Degree Plan

Students in the Special Master’s Program must complete 31 credits (Medical Center) or 32 credits (Downtown Campus). A 3.0 GPA is required to graduate. Both campuses’ curricula include clinical opportunities; the Downtown Campus also offers community service opportunities.

Medical Center (GUMC) Schedule

Fall Semester

Course (Credits)Start DateEnd Date
IBMS 6501-10 Medical Molecular & Cellular Physiology (3)8/7/2310/10/23
IBMS 6502-10 Medical Molecular Biology & Metabolism (2)8/7/2310/10/23
IBMS 6503-10 Medical Embryology & Introduction to Anatomical Sciences (2)8/7/2310/10/23
PBIO 6574-01 Principles of Physiology (2)8/7/2312/13/23
PBIO 6602-01 Biomedical Career Pathways (1)8/7/2312/13/23
IBMS 6504-20 Medical Introduction to Pathology & Pharmacology (2)10/16/2312/13/23
PBIO 6542-20 Principles of Gross Anatomy (1)11/15/2312/13/23
PBIO 6561-20 Human Nutrition & Health (2)11/15/2312/13/23
Total: 15 Credits

Spring Semester

Course (Credits)Start DateEnd Date
IBMS 6506-10 Medical Cardiovascular Biology (3)1/9/243/15/24
IBMS 6507-10 Medical Respiratory & Renal Biology (3)1/9/243/15/24
PBIO 6568-01 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology (2)1/9/245/28/24
PHAR 7800-01 SMP Graduate Pharmacology (2)1/9/245/28/24
IBMS 6508-20 Medical Gastrointestinal Biology (3)4/1/246/7/24
IBMS 6509-20 Medical Endocrinology & Reproductive Biology (3)4/1/246/7/24
Total: 16 Credits

Downtown Campus (GTDT) Schedule

Fall Semester

Course (Credits)Start DateEnd Date
IBMS 6501-11 Medical Molecular & Cellular Physiology (3)8/14/2310/17/23
IBMS 6502-11 Medical Molecular Biology & Metabolism (2)8/14/2310/17/23
IBMS 6503-11 Medical Embryology & Introduction to Anatomical Sciences (2)8/14/2310/17/23
PBIO 6507-01 Biomedical Career Explorations (1)8/14/2312/20/23
PBIO 6574-02 Principles of Physiology (2)8/14/2312/20/23
IBMS 6504-21 Medical Introduction to Pathology & Pharmacology (2)10/23/2312/20/23
PBIO 6542-21 Principles of Gross Anatomy (1)11/22/2312/20/23
PBIO 6561-21 Human Nutrition & Health (2)11/22/2312/20/23
Total: 15 Credits

Spring – GTDT

Course (Credits)Start DateEnd Date
IBMS 6506-11 Medical Cardiovascular Biology (3)1/16/243/22/24
IBMS 6507-11 Medical Respiratory & Renal Biology (3)1/16/243/22/24
PBIO 6568-02 Advanced Physiology/Pathophysiology (2)1/16/246/4/24
PHAR 7800-02 SMP Graduate Pharmacology (2)1/16/246/4/24
PBIO 6507-01 Biomedical Career Explorations (1)1/16/246/4/24
IBMS 6508-21 Medical Gastrointestinal Biology (3)4/8/246/14/24
IBMS 6509-21 Medical Endocrinology & Reproductive Biology (3)4/8/246/14/24
Total: 17 Credits

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