Biomedical Research (Thesis)
MS in Biomedical Sciences

Pursue groundbreaking, cutting-edge research in a topic that most interests you as a student in the Biomedical Research (Thesis) Concentration. As a research candidate, you will work one-on-one with a faculty mentor to develop and execute an original project that advances scientific understanding.

In earning a MS in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in biomedical research, you will demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in a particular topic and the independence, ability and perseverance to comprehensively plan and execute a complex project.

Biomedical Research Career Options

Students who have earned the MS in Biomedical Sciences with the Biomedical Research (Thesis) Concentration have gone on to positions in:

Medical technology/biotechnology
Biomedical research and development
Pharmaceuticals (technician, sales rep, etc.)
Science teaching
Scientific writing and editing
PhD programs in science
Public health/epidemiology
Medical law and/or ethics

Competencies

Upon completion of the research concentration, the student will be able to:

demonstrate advanced knowledge in their chosen area of biomedical sciences.
apply advanced skills to access, synthesize and interpret medical literature.
apply scientific method, data analysis, and empirical inquiry toward the implementation of a successful research project design including hypothesis generation, design of experiments, planning and executing the necessary methodologies and analyses, and completing a written and oral presentation that is worthy of publication and public presentation.
demonstrate advanced understanding of multiple approaches to quantitation of results, to presenting the research in written and oral forms, and to conveying its significance in health related issues.
apply their knowledge and skills in industry, teaching, or further graduate study.
demonstrate effective use of computer technology in the biomedical sciences.

Curriculum

After completing foundation year coursework, students may progress to the second-year degree concentration.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact:

PCOM GEORGIA
Richard White, PhD, FAHA
Chair, Department of Bio-Medical Sciences - PCOM Georgia
Professor of Pharmacology and Physiology
Email: richardwhit@pcom.edu

PCOM
Jocelyn J. Lippman-Bell, PhD
Director of Biomedical Science Master's Program Second-Year Research Concentration
Associate Professor of Neurobiology and Pharmacology
Email: jocelynli@pcom.edu

PCOM South Georgia
Edward Shaw, PhD
Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Email: ed.shaw@pcom.edu

Kevin Zajac
Assistant Director of Admissions
Phone: 215-871-6700
Email: kevinzaj@pcom.edu