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Overview

Students in the Biomedical Research M.S. program will take an interdisciplinary approach to, and develop a broad basis in, biomedical research. Students will focus on biomedical and translational research that is important for the health care of West Virginia and Central Appalachia. This region has one of the highest rates in the nation of obesity, heart disease, smoking, diabetes, and death from drugs, prematurity, cardiovascular, cancer, and from an environmental standpoint, pollution. These concerns, such as obesity and its many complications, are also relevant to global health issues.

Students may work in one of the following areas of interest with a faculty mentor within the department:

Areas of Research
Epithelial Transport	Regulation of Intestinal Sodium, Glucose, Amino Acid
Regulation of Renal Na-K-ATPase	Obesity Related Disorders
Intestinal Inflammation	Renal Disease
Toxicology	Breast Cancer
Pulmonary Disease	Addiction Associated Diseases
Diabetes	Hypertension
Bone Growth Abnormalities	Lipid Homeostasis
Neuroscience	Endometriosis

Centers of research interest include:

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Application Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
A minimum 3.0 GPA overall with a 3.0 for combined science and math courses is recommended.
- Under certain circumstances, the minimum GPA requirement may be waived on a case-by-case basis.
Completion of all prerequisite coursework with a grade "C" or better.
Completion of extensive undergraduate research or summer research.
No GRE requirement

Prerequisite Coursework

Two semesters of general biology and associated laboratories.
Two semesters of general chemistry and associated laboratories.
Two semesters of organic chemistry and associated laboratories.
Two semesters of physics and associated laboratories.
One semester of biochemistry or molecular biology.

Application Process

Submit the Biomedical Research M.S. application and supporting documents on BioMedCas Applicant Portal
- When creating a BioMedCas account, select the 2023-2024 cycle.
Supporting Documents required:
- Official Transcripts
- Written Statement
  - Your statement should address your educational and career goals, and why you should be admitted to the Biomedical Research M.S. program.
- Three Letters of Recommendation
  - Letters of recommendation from STEM-related Professors are preferred.
  - Recommendation requests can be found under "Supporting Information" of the BioMedCas application.
- International Students will need to submit proof of English Proficiency. Visit https://www.marshall.edu/admissions/graduate-proof-of-english-proficiency/ to learn more.
- Resume or CV
Pay the $83 application fee on the BioMedCas Applicant Portal.

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Core Curriculum

Students are expected to complete the degree within two years.

Curriculum
Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
BMS 601	Introduction to Nucleic Acids and Proteins	3
BMS 602	Introduction to Cell Structure and Metabolism	3
BMS 603	Regulation of Cell Function	2
BMS 604	Cellular Basis of Disease	1
BMS 660/661	Communication Skills for Biomedical Sciences I/II	1/1
BMR 785	Introduction to Research	3
BMS 680	Seminar	1
BMS 882	Research	1
BMS 617	Statistical Techniques for Biomedical Sciences
BMS 644	Responsible Conduct of Research

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Graduate Assistantships

This program does not offer Graduate Assistantships (GA). You are not encouraged, but are permitted, to seek assistantships through a Marshall University department. More information is provided on the Graduate College Graduate Assistantship overview web-page. For information on cost of attendance visit, marshall.edu/tuition/.

For additional financial aid information, visit Marshall University's Financial Aid website or contact the financial aid office to speak with a representative.

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