Knowledge in the Biomedical Sciences has been growing exponentially over the last decade. As we learn more about cells at the molecular level, we also discover the need to understand their interactions and functions integratively, emulating life in an in vitro setting. The Master of Science in Integrative Cell Biology at Loyola University Chicago is training the next generation of biomedical researchers. Through the program, students acquire a solid foundation and understanding of cell function at molecular, multicellular tissue, and organ structure levels.
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Integrative Cell Biology requires 30 credit hours of coursework and a thesis.
Coursework Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| BMSC 402 | Statistical Methods for Biomedical Science | 3 |
| BMSC 405 | Ethics in Biomedical Sciences | 1 |
| BMSC 410 | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BMSC 412 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| BMSC 416 | Methods Biomedical Science | 1 |
| BMSC 418 | Presentation skills | 1 |
| ICB 403 | Graduate Histology | 3 |
| 3 |
| Molecular Biology of Oncogenesis | |
| Microbes & Hosts | |
| Basic Concepts of Immunology | |
| Signal Transduction | |
| ICB 445 | Scientific Literature: Review & Critique | 1 |
| ICB 446 | Review Seminar | 1 |
| ICB 595 | Thesis Supervision | 0 |
| ICB 459 | Research | 8 |
| Total Hours | 30 |
Research and Thesis
During the summer between the first and second year, students will meet with a potential mentor and select a laboratory where they will conduct research leading to the thesis. The final approved thesis must be submitted to a publicly available database in accordance with Graduate School policy
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a general knowledge base in the biomedical sciences with an understanding of fundamental biochemical, molecular, and cellular processes and current biomedical research methods.
- Propose original biomedical research questions and design experiments to interrogate these questions.
- Execute critical experiments to address the relevant biomedical research questions.
- Clearly and effectively communicate scientific information in both oral and written forms
- Critically evaluate the results to arrive at a conclusive interpretation of the novel findings.
- Search and critically evaluate the scientific literature and data in the context of the novel findings.
