Masters of Science in Biological Sciences
Health Studies Concentration
The Master of Science in Biological Sciences, with a concentration in Health Studies, is a 12-month, 30-credit program designed to better prepare graduates of undergraduate science programs for entrance into health or medical professional schools. It offers the opportunity for students to enhance their academic records, improve test scores, and obtain a
graduate degree.
The program is geared to the student who has completed an undergraduate science degree and desires to work toward a graduate degree in the pre-health professions. The student will obtain a Master of Science degree at the end of the program that will prepare him or her for health-related professional schools (medical, dental, optometry, physician assistant, anesthesiologist assistant) and health-related employment.
The MSBS HealthStudies concentration also offers a Kaplan Test preparation course free-of-charge for enrolled students.
The M.S. Biological Sciences - Health Studies concentration has guaranteed interviews with many of NSU's health profession programs, including:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.)
- Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
- Master of Medical Science (Physician Assitant)
- Master of Sciences in Anesthesia (Anesthesiologist Assistant)
Course Requirements
Curriculum | Total Credits: 30
SUMMER 1 - (6 CREDITS)
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| BCOR 5000 | Graduate Seminar | 3 |
| BMHS 5105 | Physical Diagnostics Skills | 3 |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| BMHS 5200 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| BMHS 5300 | Pharmacodynamics | 3 |
| BMHS 5400 | Advanced Regional Anatomy/Lab | 3 |
| BMHS 5500 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3 |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| BCOR 5150 | Immunobiology | 3 |
| BMHS 5250 | Systems Neuroscience | 3 |
| BCOR 5350 | Principles of Epidemiology | 3 |
| BMHS 5450 | Integrated Systems in Health Studies | 3 |
Curriculum | Total Credits: 12
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
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BCOR 5585 |
Genomics |
3 |
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BMME 8050 |
Foundations of Programming* |
3 |
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BMME 8051 |
Database Management & Applications* |
3 |
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BMME 8053 |
Introductions to Bioinformatics |
3 |
MSBS VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- NSU Graduate Application
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution.
- Official Transcripts from all educational institutions attended since high school.
- Minimum cumulative GPA to be considered for Admission: +2.85
- (2) Letters of Recommendation, one coming from an Academic Professor
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is ONLY required for prospective students seeking entry into the Research Concentration
- For students seeking entry into the Health Studies Concentration, one of the following standardized tests is highly recommended: MCAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT, GRE.
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Deanne Roopnarine, D.P.M.
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Jessica Nicoli
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The Health Studies Concentration is a SUMMER START ONLY. The program is designed as a 12-month (30-credit) program preparing students for a health professional degree program. Students should select Summer when applying to the program.
All prospective students applying to the MSBS Research Concentration (24-month) may seek entry in the Fall, Winter, or Summer entry terms.
ENTRY TERM (START) |
DEADLINE DATE |
| Summer 2021 | May 10th, 2021 |