Cellular Biochemistry is a six week course that focuses on the structure and function of cells and tissues, and how nutrition and key homeostatic hormones influence how organs metabolize carbohydrates and lipids. In addition to learning about the regulatory features of energy metabolism in healthy individuals, students also learn how dysregulation of energy metabolism underlies obesity, metabolic syndrome, and disturbances in glucose metabolism including diabetes. This course also introduces regional anatomy and the basic principles of pharmacology.

Molecular Genetics is a five week course that provides a background in metabolism of small molecules, genetic contributors to disease, and cellular pathways governing macromolecular precursor synthesis and breakdown. Basic processes of DNA, genome, and chromosome metabolism are integrated with key principles of inherited and spontaneous genetic disorders. Gene expression, developmental genetics, population genetics, infectious agents, and molecular technologies are explained to provide a framework for understanding the DNA-based contributions to human disease.

Principles of Immunology is a five week course that provides a fundamental understanding of the immune system. The course integrates immunology with microbiology and includes relevant aspects of pharmacology and pathology. The course covers soluble mediators, cells, and organs of the immune system and how these elements work together to prevent infection. Students examine how immune system dysfunction results in autoimmune diseases and allergies, and acquire the necessary foundational knowledge of bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology to understand how infectious microbes cause organ-specific and systemic diseases.

Cell Growth and Development is a five week course that provides a fundamental understanding of hematologic and tumor biology basic science principles. The course covers the biological mechanisms underlying embryology, hematopoiesis, cellular growth control, cell cycle regulation, apoptosis, tumor immunology, and the roles of oncogenes and tumor suppressor proteins. The pharmacology of major therapeutic agents used to treat hematological disorders and neoplasia are described.

Normal and Forensic Anatomy is a six week course that provides a fundamental understanding of all major anatomic structures of the human body. This course takes a systemic approach emphasizing gross-level anatomy and examines body systems interactions to form the functioning whole. Anatomy of organs and organ systems are correlated with physiologic functions. Imaging techniques including CT, MRI, and x-rays are used to introduce the application of diagnostic imaging to the diagnosis of clinical disorders. Methods of forensic anatomy and anthropology are discussed in the context of the functions of the medical examiner.

This is a five-week lecture and laboratory course directed at an understanding of the structure of cells, tissues, and organs, and the functional significance of their morphological features. This course includes laboratory sessions of observations of human tissues through the study of digitized images (virtual slides). Students learn to identify specific structures, cells, tissues, and organs, and integrate basic concepts and principles of microanatomy as related to clinical medicine.

This is an interprofessional seminar course for 0.5 credit per semester. These sessions explore advances in biomedical and health sciences with translational applications to clinical medicine and the broad context of medicine in society. Students attend a series of events that include a mixture of basic science seminars, clinical seminars, humanities lectures, workshops, plays, demonstrations, simulations, and conferences. Students submit a brief reflection for each event.

This is an interprofessional seminar course for 0.5 credit per semester. These sessions explore advances in biomedical and health sciences with translational applications to clinical medicine and the broad context of medicine in society. Students attend a series of events that include a mixture of basic science seminars, clinical seminars, humanities lectures, workshops, plays, demonstrations, simulations, and conferences. Students submit a brief reflection for each event.

Capstone I and II are related courses. The capstone courses consist of three components including learning strategies, critical analysis of scientific literature, and a capstone thesis literature review. In Capstone I, students develop strategies for learning including time management, study skills, organization, effective reading, testing skills, mindset, and motivation. Students learn how to interpret scientific literature and prepare scientific presentations. Students identify a topic related to the molecular mechanism of disease and develop a strategy for a literature review in consultation with the course directors. Students apply the critical evaluation of scientific literature concepts to literature related to their thesis topics, and develop a comprehensive outline and annotated bibliography. In Capstone II, students learn about scientific writing, and apply the skills learned in Capstone I to write a literature review based thesis. Students give an oral thesis presentation upon successful completion of Capstone II.

Capstone I and II are related courses. The capstone courses consist of three components including learning strategies, critical analysis of scientific literature, and a capstone thesis literature review. In Capstone I, students develop strategies for learning including time management, study skills, organization, effective reading, testing skills, mindset, and motivation. Students learn how to interpret scientific literature and prepare scientific presentations. Students identify a topic related to the molecular mechanism of disease and develop a strategy for a literature review in consultation with the course directors. Students apply the critical evaluation of scientific literature concepts to literature related to their thesis topics, and develop a comprehensive outline and annotated bibliography. In Capstone II, students learn about scientific writing, and apply the skills learned in Capstone I to write a literature review based thesis. Students give an oral thesis presentation upon successful completion of Capstone II.

This is a two-week course that prepares students to understand, participate, and connect in the MS degree in Biomedical Sciences program. Students build the foundation for their success in academics and professional relationships. During this course, students have opportunities to connect with the medical school's services and support offices, and are introduced to student life organizations, student support services, information management, learning strategies, time management, financial aid, library skills, personal development, emotional intelligence, wellness, reflective writing, and the biomedical sciences curriculum.