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Master of Science in Biomedicine

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Degree: Master of Science
Semester Hours: 48-49
A master's  42

An MS in Biomedicine from EMU can open doors. After earning a two-year master's, our students have proven that they are prepared for the rigors of professional health school. Our graduates have utilized their master's degree to as a step towards allopathic and osteopathic degrees in Medicine, obtain jobs at prestigious research facilities, non-profit organizations, and various healthcare centers.

EMU's Master of Science in Biomedicine degree allows you to pick and choose which graduate-level natural science courses you need and would like to take. Our curriculum will set your application apart with our built-in cross-cultural experience, practicum shadowing, thesis research, ethics and leadership training, and interdisciplinary course offerings.

Biomedical Biomedicine Core Courses (30 15-17 SH)

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Complete all of the following courses:

  • BMC 598 Biomedicine Practicum (1-2 SH) 

  • BMC 610 Interdisciplinary Seminar I  (2 SH) 

  • BMC 611 Interdisciplinary Seminar II  (2 SH) 

  • BMC 613 Research Design and Statistics (2 SH) 

  • BMC 623 Research in Biomedicine  (3-4 SH) 

  • BMX 603 Intercultural Health Care  (3 SH) 

  • BMX 611 Biomedicine, Faith and Ethics (2 SH)

  • BMC 610 Interdisciplinary Seminar I (2 SH)
  • BMC 611 Interdisciplinary Seminar II (2 SH)
  • BMC 623 Research in Biomedicine (3 SH)
  • BMC 598 Biomedicine Practicum (1-4 SH)
  • BMX 603 Cross Cultural Healthcare (3 SH)

Biomedical Science Concentration (13 SH)
Select from the following:

  • BMC 562 Advanced Human Physiology (4 SH)
  • BMS 572 Cognitive Psychology (3 SH)
  • BMC 552 Advanced Cell Biology (3 SH)
  • BMS 561 Immunology (3 SH)
  • BMS 563 Molecular Genetics (3 SH)
  • BMS 562 Neurobiology (3 SH)
  • BMS 570 Medical Microbiology (3 SH) 
  • BMS 585 Infectious Diseases (3 SH)
  • BMS 540 Drugs: Discovery, Design, Action (online) (2 SH)

Requisite Courses (if not completed as an undergraduate)
Both of these courses will count towards elective credit.

  • BMS 501 Biomedical Organic Chemistry I (4 SH)
  • BMS 502 Biomedical Organic Chemistry II (4 SH)

Biomedical Science Electives (5-6 SH)
Offered with adequate enrollment. Select from the following:

  • BMS 530 MCAT Preparation (3 SH)
  • BMS 552 Environmental Toxicology (3 SH)
  • BMS 555 Plant Physiology (3 SH)
  • BMS 557 Advanced Ecology & Field Biology (4 SH)
  • + BMS 571 Abnormal Psychology (3 SH)
  • BMS 573 Theories of Personality (3 SH)
  • +BMS 574 Neuropsychology (3 SH)
  • BMS 579 Analytical Chemistry I (2 SH)
  • BMS 580 Analytical Chemistry II (2 SH)
  • BMS 582 Thermodynamics (3 SH)
  • BMS 583 Quantum Mechanics (3 SH)

+Recommended elective courses

Additional graduate level courses in education, business, counseling, or nursing may be selected as electives.

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Natural Sciences Courses (17-19 SH)
Complete the following courses:

  • BMC 561 Biochemistry Foundations (3 SH)*

  • BMC 562 Human Physiology (4 SH)*

  • BMC 612 Human Gross and Microscopic Anatomy (4 SH)*

  • BMS 501 Biomedical Organic Chemistry I (3-4 SH)✝

  • BMS 502 Biomedical Organic Chemistry II (3-4 SH)✝

*Another natural science elective course may be substituted for BMC 561, BMC 562, and BMC 612.
✝Requisite course if not completed as an undergraduate (applies to certain career paths only)

Social & Behavioral Sciences Courses (3-9 SH)
Choose 1-3 courses:

  • BMS 571 Abnormal Psychology (3 SH)

  • BMS 572 Cognitive Psychology (3 SH)

  • BMS 574 Neuropsychology (3 SH) (Spring 2024)

  • TRHS 561 The Neurobiology of Trauma, Resilience, and Well-Being  (online) (3 SH)

  • TRHS 571 Self-Care and Resilience for Healthcare Providers  (online) (3 SH)

  • TRHS 621 Trauma-Informed Strategies for Healthcare Providers (online) (3 SH)

Natural Science Electives 
Choose courses from the options below to meet total semester hour requirements of 42 SH:

  • BMC 552 Cell Biology (3 SH) (Fall 2024)

  • BMS 530 MCAT Preparation Course OR BMS 531 DAT Preparation Course (3 SH)

  • *BMS 556: Epidemiology (3H) (2025-26)

  • *BMS 557: Toxicology for Public Health (2H) (2025-26)

  • BMS 561 Immunology (3 SH) (Spring 2024)

  • BMS 562 Neurobiology (3 SH) (Spring 2025)

  • BMS 563 Molecular Genetics (3 SH) (Spring 2024)

  • BMS 570 Medical Microbiology (3 SH) (Spring 2025)

  • BMS 579 Analytical Chemistry I (2 SH) (Fall 2024)

  • BMS 580 Analytical Chemistry II (2 SH) (Fall 2023)

  • BMS 585 Infectious Diseases (3 SH)

  • BMS 595 Bioinformatics (2 SH) (Spring 2023)

Master of Science in Pre-Medicine

Degree: Master of Science
Semester Hours:  48

Are you interested in teaching biomedical-related courses in a community college or technical school, or are you a high school or junior high science teacher who wishes to enhance your teaching or increase your pay scale? If so, we provided one or two year degree options that can be customized to fit your needs. 

Biomedical Core Courses (30 SH)

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30 graduate credits + 20-28 undergraduate credits

Graduate Pre-Medicine Courses (8 SH)

  • BMC 598 Biomedicine Practicum (1 SH)

  • BMC 610 Interdisciplinary Seminar I (2 SH)

  • BMC 611 Interdisciplinary Seminar II (2 SH)

  • BMX 603 Cross-Cultural Health Care (3 SH)

Graduate Biomedical Science Courses (22-26 SH)
Select from the following:

  • BMC 552 Cell Biology (3 SH)

  • BMC 561 Biochemistry Foundations (3 SH)

  • BMC 562

    Advanced

    Human Physiology (4 SH)

  • BMC

    613 Research Design and Statistics (2 SH)
  • BMX 611 Biomedicine, Faith and Ethics (2 SH)
  • BMC 610 Interdisciplinary Seminar I (2 SH)
  • BMC 611 Interdisciplinary Seminar II (2 SH)
  • BMC 623 Research in Biomedicine (3 SH)
  • BMC 598 Biomedicine Practicum (1-4 SH)
  • BMX 603 Cross Cultural Healthcare (3 SH)

Required Teaching Core (6 SH)

  • EDCC 501 Creating Cultures of Change (3 SH)
  • EDCC 531 Social and Ethical Issues in Education (3 SH)

Education Electives (12 SH)
Select from the following:

  • EDCC 521 Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution (3 SH)
  • EDCI 501 Curriculum and Instruction Strategies (3 SH)
  • EDCI 511 Teaming and Collaboration (3 SH)
  • EDCT 531 Everything Google for Classroom (online) (3 SH)
  • EDCT 541 Instructional Technology for Problem-Based Learning (online) (3 SH)
  • EDCT 681 Online Learning Tools for Classroom (online) (3 SH)
  • EDDA 511 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 SH)
  • EDDT 581 Language and Culture (online) (3

    612 Human Gross and Microscopic Anatomy (4 SH)

  • BMS 501 Biomedical Organic Chemistry I (4 SH)

  • BMS 502 Biomedical Organic Chemistry II (4 SH)

  • BMS 517 Developmental and Stem Cell Biology (4 SH)

  • BMS 530 MCAT Preparation Course OR BMS 531 DAT Preparation Course (3 SH)

  • BMS 561 Immunology (3 SH)

  • BMS 562 Neurobiology (3 SH) (Spring 2023)

  • BMS 563 Molecular Genetics (3 SH) (Spring 2024)

  • BMS 570 Medical Microbiology (3 SH) (Spring 2023)

  • BMS 571 Abnormal Psychology (3 SH)

  • BMS 572 Cognitive Psychology (3 SH)

  • BMS 574 Neuropsychology (3 SH) (Spring 2024)

  • BMS 585 Infectious Diseases (3 SH)

  • BMS 595 Bioinformatics (2 SH) (Spring 2023)

Recommended Undergraduate Courses (20-28 SH)

  • BIOL 215 Organismal Biology (4 SH)

  • BIOL 240 Molecular and Cellular Biology (4 SH)

  • CHEM 223 General Chemistry I (4 SH)

  • CHEM 224 General Chemistry II (4 SH)

  • PHYS 252 University Physics I Lecture (3 SH), PHYS 253 University Physics I Lab (1 SH)

  • PHYS 262 University Physics II Lecture (3 SH), PHYS 263 University Physics II Lab (1 SH)