Biomedical Sciences

Biomedical Science is the application of biological sciences to medical use, be it research, diagnostics, health monitoring or treatment. As medicine and healthcare becomes increasingly sophisticated, the demand grows for highly skilled biomedical scientists capable of innovating, performing and analyzing a battery of scientific procedures to diagnose, screen, maintain and improve human health. This degree concentration further prepares the pre-health professional (pre-med, pre-vet, pre-pharm) student to obtain entry into health professional schools and biomedical science careers.

The program is offered face to face in Victoria (thesis option) or face to face/ITV in Katy (internship option).

All students enrolled in the program are required to complete the 24 hours of core courses listed below.

Core Courses:

 Students then have the option to select one of three tracks to complete this Masters of Science (MS) in biomedical sciences degree: 

1. Human Cardiovascular:  Core courses plus 12 (including internship or research) additional hours.
2. Molecular:  Core courses plus 12 (including internship or research) additional hours.
3. Bioinformatics & Genomics: Core courses plus 12 (including internship or research) additional hours.

Human Cardiovascular Track:  24 core credit hours (above) plus 12 concentration credit hours (including 6 hours of internship or research) for a total of 36 credit hours for the degree.

Molecular Track:  24 core credit hours (above) plus 12 concentration credit hours (including 6 hours of internship or research) for a total of 36 credit hours for the degree.

Bioinformatics & Genomics Track:  24 core credit hours (above) plus 12 concentration credit hours (including 6 hours of internship or research) for a total of 36 credit hours for the degree.

For more information about the Biological Sciences Programs, please contact the program director Dr. Daniel White.

Kaitlin May is available for advising. Appointments are required. Please call (361) 570-4201 to schedule an appointment.