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The MBS Program Manual in full (2006 version) Introduction
The University of South Carolina School
of Medicine Master of Biomedical Science (MBS) Program is a cooperative
effort of the School of Medicine basic science departments:
- Cell and Developmental Biology and
Anatomy
- Pathology, Microbiology and
Immunology
- Pharmacology, Physiology, and
Neuroscience
The course of study in this program leads to the MBS degree. The student
receives extensive theoretical and practical training in the biomedical
sciences. The purpose of the MBS program is to provide broadly-based
interdisciplinary training in Biomedical Science to individuals who wish
to expand or change their educational background and training to fulfill
personal, pre-professional, or other career advancement goals.
During the first year, students are expected to divide their time
profitably between course work and creative research either in the
laboratory or in the library. For the fall and spring semesters (year
one) students are enrolled in course work and are expected to perform
research; summers are dedicated to research.
If following the laboratory research track, in the first year, the
student may choose several laboratory rotations in which to gain
practical research experience and select a major professor. It is
anticipated that students will make a significant contribution to any
laboratory in which they are involved. After completion of course work,
the student’s prime commitment is to the laboratory-based thesis
research.
If following the library research or the biotechnology track, summers
are spent in writing a non-laboratory thesis.
The Director of the Basic Science Graduate Program will monitor and aid
the progress of students through the Program. The rules that shall apply
to each student shall be those in force at the time of admission; if the
program is altered after the student is admitted, the student shall have
the choice of complying with the new rules and regulations or those in
force at the time of admission.
Currently, the options for the graduation with an MBS degree are:
- Laboratory research thesis
- Library research thesis
- Completion of the second year
biotechnology courses with a biotech-oriented thesis
The biotechnology option may be part of a dual Master of Biomedical
Science (MBS) – Professional Master of Business Administration (PMBA)
degree.
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