Course variations

Course summary

This program provides students with a foundation of biomedical science knowledge and intensive laboratory research training. Research focus areas include cancer, cardiovascular Biology, diabetes, infectious disease, neuroscience and reproductive biology. Students initially complete a one-year core curriculum, providing a foundation in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry and research techniques. Formal laboratory training in techniques and instrumentation commonly used in research prepares students for a series of rotations in research laboratories. The student then chooses an advisor and develops a research project, focusing on specific scientific disciplines in the biomedical sciences. The student's research is complemented by advanced courses. Identification of an advisor prior to admission is not necessary. Using cutting-edge technologies, the graduates are prepared to bridge the gap between discovery in the biomedical sciences and application to the art of medicine. They have gone on to careers in academia, industry and government, where their interdisciplinary background has provided a unique perspective.

Program modules

The courses include BP702 or 802 Medical Molecular and Cellular Biology, BP703 or 803 Medical Biochemistry,BP708 or 808 Medical Neuroscience, BP717 or 817 Research Techniques, BP718 or 818 Introduction to the Laboratory, BP719 or 819; 720 or 820; 821 or 822 Biomedical Sciences Lab Rotation I, II, III, BP722 or 822 Bioinformatics, Introduction to basic concepts in bioinformatics,BP727 Genomics/Microarray Technology, BP728 Proteomic Technology, BP729 Applied Biotechnology Internship, BP732 or 832 Biomedical Sciences Seminar (Journal Club), BP741 or 841 Introduction to the Research Literature, BP734 or 834 Concepts in Research Design,BP735 or 835 Advanced Proteomics,BP748 or 848 Advanced Cell Biology, BP749 or 849 Molecular and Cellular Immunology, BP752 or 852 Animal Virology, BP754 or 854 Tumor Biology, BP758 or 858 Cardiovascular and Metabolic Function and Dysfunction,BP761 or 861 Essentials of Physiology, BP762 or 862 Advanced Molecular and Cellular Techniques.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should hold a bachelor degree or graduate degree from an accredited college or university with an undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or a demonstration of an equivalent degree. They should have grades converted to the U.S. grading system by a recognized organization should a non-U.S. grading system have been utilized at the institutions attended; Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last 5 years with a combined score of 800 or greater on the verbal and quantitative sections and at least a 3.5 on the analytic section for non-probationary admission. Preference will be given to candidates with combined verbal and quantitative scores of 1000 or greater. TOEFL score of 108 or greater for internet based tests and 610 or greater for paper based test is required for applicants whose native language is not English.

Qualification

Doctoral

Awarding body

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Department name

School of Health Professions