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Overview
Established in 1998, the EVMS
Biomedical Sciences Master's-Research Track is a two-year graduate
degree program. The program encompasses a multidisciplinary format
that provides general biomedical sciences training. This program is
offered to students with three options: thesis, non-thesis or
applied biotechnology.
The curriculum
for each option is customized depending on the student's
academic history and interest.
The thesis option
requires one year of academic courses with the second year requiring
some advanced coursework and research in a laboratory setting. From
the research, the student will be expected to submit and defend a
thesis at the completion of their research endeavor.
The applied biotechnology
option is designed for students interested in acquiring
technical skills appropriate for positions in the biotechnology and
pharmaceutical industries as well as academic or government labs.
Technical courses include instruction in molecular cloning,
traditional and real time PCR, DNA sequencing, gene expression, gene
manipulation, genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics.
The non-thesis option consists
of two years of academic courses and two (2) laboratory rotations.
The second year consists of advanced electives which are chosen
based on the student's area of interest.
Areas of specialization include cancer
biology, cardiovascular physiology, cell biology, diabetes,
endocrinology, genetics, immunology, infectious disease,
neurobiology, reproductive biology, and virology.
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This program is
designed to train students
for the ever-changing demands
of research in a high-tech
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Career Opportunities
With the continuing focus on employment
opportunities in technology fields, this program is designed to
train students for the ever changing demands of research in a
high-tech world.
Our highly trained faculty create a
cutting-edge learning environment for prospective researchers that
will enhance their lives with rewarding adventures into the world of
basic science and clinical medicine.
Educational Format
Students enrolled in this program
benefit from the expertise of faculty from EVMS. A hands-on approach
to learning is offered by EVMS basic research scientists in
specialty medical areas such as human physiology, cancer, medical
microbiology, genetics, pharmacology, reproductive biology,
endocrinology, molecular cell biology and biotechnology. Each
prospective student has their own individualized curriculum
developed by a guidance committee with input from the student to
encompass specific areas of interest.
Program Costs
Tuition for the 2007-08 academic year
is projected to be $232 per credit hour, for a total of
approximately $4,725 in the first year of study. The estimated
textbook cost is $400 per year for the thesis option, and slightly
higher for the non-thesis option. Assistance in the form of loans
may be available, and students are encouraged to contact the EVMS
Office of Financial Aid for details.
Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Students must show proof of major medical insurance coverage.
Students who are eligible for coverage under the policy of a parent
or spouse are urged to do so. As an alternative, EVMS offers a
student health insurance plan for an estimated $2,377 per
year.
Admission
Requirements
- Have completed a bachelor's degree
from an accredited institution.
- Have a cumulative grade point
average of 3.0 (B) or better.
- Have successfully completed one year
each of biology and mathematics/statistics and two years of
chemistry, including organic chemistry.
- Have a Graduate Record Examination
(GRE) score within the last 5 years.
Application
Procedures
The deadline for submitting an
application is January 15. Applications are reviewed annually in the
spring for the following fall semester, which begins in mid-August
each year.
- Complete and submit the online
application form, including a personal statement, along with
the $60 application fee.
- Submit official transcripts from all
colleges or universities attended.
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Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores, sent directly from
the Educational Testing Service to EVMS.
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Using the form provided within the online application system, submit three letters of
recommendation, preferably from faculty at colleges or
universities attended by the applicant who can realistically
evaluate the applicant's abilities and probability of success in
the program. At least two of these letters should be from
faculty.
Official transcripts and test scores should be mailed
to the Director of Enrollment for Health Professions at the address
shown below. If you experience technical difficulties or related
problems in completing your online application, please contact:
Rose Mwayungu
Director of Enrollment for Health Professions
Attn: M.S. in
Biomedical Sciences, Research Track
Eastern Virginia Medical School
700 W. Olney Road
Norfolk, VA 23507-1607
Tel: (757) 446-7153/7096
Fax: (757) 446-8915
mwayunra@evms.edu
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