Medical Sciences, M.S.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of different biomedical sciences.
- Dissect a human body donor as a tool to understand anatomy and pathology.
- Work effectively as an individual, collaboratively in teams, and in multi-disciplinary settings to undertake lifelong learning.
- Design, conduct, analyze, interpret, and present a research project in biomedical sciences.
- Demonstrate the appropriate written and oral communication skills required of the professional practitioner.
- Discuss ethical issues in biomedical sciences.
Concentrations
Master of Science in Medical Sciences (No Concentration)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ANA 6001 | Human Gross Anatomy | 6 |
| ANA 6009 | Applied Neuroanatomy | 3 |
| ANA 6020 | Human Embryology | 3 |
| KIN 6005 | Research Methods | 3 |
| KIN 6050 | Research Project Seminar in Kinesiology | 2 |
| KIN 6060 | Directed Readings | 1 |
| KIN 6095 | Comprehensive Examination 1 | 0-3 |
| or KIN 6098 | Capstone Project | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Choose eight (8) units from the following: 1 | 8-11 | |
| Microbiology and Immunology | ||
| Genetics and Molecular Biology | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Lifestyle Medicine and Integrative Health | ||
| Health Equity and Social Justice | ||
| Internship or Practicum in Kinesiology | ||
| Physiology | ||
| Foundations of Medical Science | ||
| Health and Equity Disparities | ||
| Total Units | 26-32 | |
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Eleven (11) units of elective courses are required if the student chooses to take KIN 6095.
Anatomy Concentration
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ANA 6001 | Human Gross Anatomy | 6 |
| ANA 6003 | Teaching and Learning Anatomy | 1 |
| ANA 6004 | Anatomy Clinical Practice | 2 |
| ANA 6009 | Applied Neuroanatomy | 3 |
| ANA 6020 | Human Embryology | 3 |
| KIN 6005 | Research Methods | 3 |
| KIN 6050 | Research Project Seminar in Kinesiology | 2 |
| KIN 6060 | Directed Readings | 1 |
| KIN 6095 | Comprehensive Examination 1 | 0-3 |
| or KIN 6098 | Capstone Project | |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Choose five (5) units from the following: 1 | 5-8 | |
| Microbiology and Immunology | ||
| Genetics and Molecular Biology | ||
| Cell Biology | ||
| Lifestyle Medicine and Integrative Health | ||
| Health Equity and Social Justice | ||
| Internship or Practicum in Kinesiology | ||
| Physiology | ||
| Foundations of Medical Science | ||
| Health and Equity Disparities | ||
| Total Units | 26-32 | |
- 1
Eight (8) units of elective courses are required if the student chooses to take KIN 6095.