MS in Biomedical Sciences

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

Biomedical Sciences

California Baptist University

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On behalf of the faculty and staff of the Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences of the College of Arts and Sciences at California Baptist University, we thank you for considering opportunities to further your education at CBU. Students at CBU have multiple opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge in advanced areas of science and mathematics with guidance from professional, caring faculty. The Biomedical Sciences program will allow you to gain advanced training and experience so you can more fully ‘live your purpose’ through expanding your professional and career goals.

Thomas E. Ferko, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

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Program Distinctives

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Accelerated Programming

This accelerated program can be completed in as little as one year.

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Career Focused

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Community Centered

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Caring Faculty

Courses are designed to prepare students to successfully apply and matriculate to professional programs in the biomedical sciences including medical, dental, pharmacy, physician assistant, veterinary and other programs.

Join a community of scholars who encourage and inspire one another to live their purpose in the biological sciences.

Students can expect small classes taught by caring faculty who are dedicated to their success.

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Program details at a glance.

Program Length

Program Cost*

Program Start Term

40 units

$38,135

Fall (September)

1 year, full time

$926 per unit

(part-time options are available)

Class Format

Accreditation

Classes are offered Monday–Thursday during the day.

WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

*Based on current academic year. Subject to change.

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$365 per semester general fee

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Our purpose is to help you live yours.

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Alumni Highlight Ian Schultheiss Class of 2021

“My name is Ian Schultheiss and I graduated from CBU in 2021 with a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences. My original reason for choosing biomedical sciences was because I felt that I needed more preparation for medical school; studying biomedical sciences is a great way to do that! I also grew up in Corona which played into my choice to attend California Baptist University. However, once I arrived at CBU and met the professors, I knew that I was at home and that is why I felt God had put me in the right place. Being at CBU motivated me to take on responsibility and gave me the confidence to act on that responsibility.

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I gained a great deal of experience talking with alumni,

is challenging but it is meant to be challenging. It’s built

learning new, relevant material that assisted with my

to prepare you for a career in allied healthcare and

application to medical school, and I built relationships

that means you are training to work with people! Allow

with the professors that I am extremely grateful to have.

yourself to work hard but make it a point to make time

Whether it was how to strengthen a medical school

for yourself.”

application or the pharmacokinetics of commonly prescribed medications, I’m entering medical school with a leg up on my classmates which is extremely helpful. I was also allowed to work on a few research projects which helped to make me a much more wellrounded individual.

If I am to say anything to someone who is looking to apply to this program, it would be breathe, this program will help you to get where you want to go! It

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Faculty Spotlight Bruce Prins, Ph.D.

Department Chair, Biological Sciences Director, Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences

I was initially interested in pursuing a biology degree because I had the hope of becoming a veterinarian. I did undertake and receive a bachelor’s degree in biology and learned to deeply enjoy all aspects of it, including human, animal and ecological areas. Following graduation, I was blessed to get a job doing cardiovascular pharmacology research. This opened up opportunities to get into a PhD program in pharmacology, a degree which I received in 1992. I have been teaching at CBU for 20 years and thoroughly love the environment for students of caring faculty and amazing opportunities. In particular, participating in International Service Project trips with students overseas has been very exciting. I also love seeing the wonderful directions our graduates in biological sciences are going and helping students discern the direction God is leading them for their careers and lives!

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Degree Requirements Core Courses

34 units

Capstone Requirement

6 units

BIO 501 Biomedical Seminar

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BIO 598 Capstone

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BIO 511 Techniques in Biomedical Sciences w/Lab

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Complete four (4) units from the following:

BIO 521 Cellular Biology and Chemistry

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BIO 590 Research in Biomedical Sciences

Variable

BIO 523 Human Tissue and Organ Biology

5

BIO 592 Independent Reading

Variable

BIO 525 Medical Genetics

4

BIO 531 Pathophysiology and Histology

4

BIO 533 Infection and Immunity

4

BIO 535 Medical Pharmacology

4

BIO 537 Bioethics

2

STA 544 Biostatistics

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Total 40 Units

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Admissions Requirements Application for admission with a $45 application fee Official transcript from an accredited college or university reflecting the completion of a baccalaureate degree 2.75 or last 60/90 unit GPA. Additional opportunities may be available for a student to overcome an unsatisfactory GPA Written statement of purpose OR in-person/virtual program interview (student’s choice). Written statement (500-word maximum) or interview will address: - What are your educational goals?

- How will this program help meet those goals?

- What makes you a good fit for CBU? Additional requirements may be requested

Prerequisites • Prerequisites (completed with a “C” or better): Eight (8) semester units of undergraduate biology • Recommended Courses: – General Chemistry I & II – Organic Chemistry I & II – Physics I & II

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How to Apply

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Submit a graduate application at

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Send official college or university transcripts.

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Provide any supplemental documents required.

calbaptist.edu/gradapp.

Application Deadline Fall Priority

May 15

Standard

August 1

Ready to take the next step?

Follow this QR code to start your application!

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Graduate Admissions

College of Arts and Sciences

8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92504

Department of Biological Sciences 8432 Magnolia Avenue Riverside, CA 92504

951.343.4249 calbaptist.edu

951.552.8988 calbaptist.edu/department-of-biological-sciences

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