PCOM Foundation Year: Core Biomedical Sciences Courses
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Foundation Year Biomedical Sciences Courses 
MS in Biomedical Sciences Degree

The first year of the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program lays the foundation for further studies by helping students develop their scientific and professional skills.

Course names and sequences are different across our three campuses but all cover the same foundational concepts and subjects, such as:

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular biology and genetics
  • Anatomy and physiology lectures
  • Anatomy lab
  • Neuroscience

The coursework is designed to prepare students to:

  • demonstrate an advanced understanding of important fundamental concepts of the biomedical sciences (i.e., structure and function of cells and organ systems, etc.).
  • communicate scientific information in written and oral forms.
  • apply information skills to access, synthesize and interpret medical literature.
  • utilize technology to acquire information and solve problems in health sciences.

Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students may choose to pursue one of several second-year degree concentrations or elect to receive a Certificate of Graduate Study (CGS) in Biomedical Sciences. Students who meet academic success criteria may apply to the one-year accelerated master's program.

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Course descriptions are listed in the PCOM course catalog.

MS in Biomedical Sciences degree candidates must successfully complete foundation year coursework in order to progress to a second-year degree concentration. The following example course sequence is for students enrolled at PCOM. Course offerings and sequence are subject to change.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Term 1Hours
Fall
BIOM 503 Human Anatomy 6
BIOM 504 Histology 4
 Hours10
Term 2
Winter
BIOM 501 Molecular Basis of Medicine 7
BIOM 502 The Infectious Process 3
 Hours10
Term 3
Spring
BIOM 505 Neurosciences 3
BIOM 506 Medical Pharmacology 3
BIOM 507 Physiology 3
 Hours9
 Total Hours29

MS in Biomedical Sciences degree candidates must successfully complete foundation year coursework in order to progress to a second-year degree concentration. The following example course sequence is for students enrolled at PCOM Georgia. Course offerings and sequence are subject to change.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Term 1Hours
BIOM 550G Research Survey Seminar 0
BIOM 559G Biostatistics 2
BIOM 562G Biomedical Anatomy 5
 Hours7
Term 2
BIOM 550G Research Survey Seminar 0
BIOM 554G Neuroscience 3
BIOM 558G Biochemistry, Cell, & Molecular Biology 5
BIOM 549G Scientific Communication Skills 2
 Hours10
Term 3
BIOM 553G Basic Concepts Biomedical Model 2
BIOM 557G
or BIOM 567G
Micro Anatomy and Embryology
or Honors Micro Anatomy and Embryology
4
BIOM 563G Biomedical Physiology 5
BIOM 618G Epidemiology 1
 Hours12
 Total Hours29

MS in Biomedical Sciences degree candidates must successfully complete foundation year coursework in order to progress to a second-year degree concentration. The following example course sequence is for students enrolled at PCOM South Georgia. Course offerings and sequence are subject to change.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
Term 1Hours
BIOM 500M Medical Cell Biology and Biochemistry 5
BIOM 503M Medical Microbiology and Immunology 4
BIOM 507M Medical Terminology 1
 Hours10
Term 2
BIOM 504M Ethics and Professionalism 1
BIOM 505M Medical Anatomy 5
BIOM 506M Medical Physiology 4
 Hours10
Term 3
BIOM 508M Biomedical Anatomy Lab 2
BIOM 509M Biostatistics 3
BIOM 510M Neurophysiology 3
BIOM 511M Journal Club 1
 Hours9
 Total Hours29

What Our Students Say

“I knew that some of the classes in the biomedical sciences program at PCOM Georgia mimicked those of the osteopathic medicine program, and I felt that they would prepare me well, not only in terms of the material, but in learning how to develop efficient study habits with a high course load.”

Hunter Vasquez, MS/Biomed ‘ 21

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“The key factor in choosing the biomedical sciences program was that the curriculum revolved around integration into professional school. Looking back, attending the same lectures as first-year medical students was an immersive learning experience that has boosted my confidence and assured me of a smoother transition to medical school.”

Janai Groves, MS/Biomed ‘22

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