Laboratory Research and Management (MS)
The College of Graduate Health Sciences offers a 16-month 35-credit program leading to the degree of Master of Biomedical Science with a concentration in Laboratory Research and Management.
The mission of this program is to train qualified individuals in the advanced technical, managerial, and administrative skills required to be a Senior Research Assistant/Lab Manager in basic and translational biomedical research laboratories in the academic, government and private biotech sectors. Candidates in this three-semester program will receive training in four integrated components:
- Basic Science - Candidates will take existing graduate level courses in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, and Molecular Biology to advance their knowledge and understanding of biological disciplines that are critical for functioning in a basic or translational biological research laboratory.
- Technical - Candidates will be trained in both the theoretical and operational aspects of laboratory methodology and critical mathematical calculations. This will include molecular biology methodologies, procedures in animal experimentation, statistical analysis, bioinformatics, scientific communication, scientific graphic design and basic laboratory equipment maintenance and repair.
- Administrative - Candidates will be trained and/or certified in radiation, biohazard, animal handling, human tissue handling, general safety compliance issues, the ethical conduct of scientific research, personnel management, conflict resolution, laboratory inventory management, and laboratory finance management.
- Practical - Candidates will put their skills to practical use through a 6-month research laboratory internship.
Graduates of this program will help fulfill the local and national need for experienced, highly skilled technical staff that is essential to the success of biomedical research.
For current in-state and out-of-state tuition, please contact the UTHSC Bursar's Office at:
62 South Dunlap, Suite 103
Memphis, Tennessee 38163
Phone: 901.448.5550
Fax: 901.448.6795
Email: cashier@uthsc.edu
Tuition costs may be partially offset by a laboratory stipend.
Students will participate in a rigorous academic curriculum that combines didactic courses, conference discussions and hands-on training over three semesters:
Term |
Course |
Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Fall 1 |
Biochemistry |
3.0 |
Fall 1 |
Essentials of Cell Biology. |
3.0 |
Fall 1 |
Biostatistics for Integrated Biomedical Sciences |
2.0 |
Fall 1 |
Journal Club |
1.0 |
Term |
Course |
Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Spring |
Essentials of Molecular Biology |
3.0 |
Spring |
Techniques - Methods for Nucleic Acids |
2.0 |
Spring |
Molecular Biology Techniques Laboratory I |
1.0 |
Spring |
Integrity in the Conduct of Scientific Research |
1.0 |
Spring |
Bioinformatics I |
2.0 |
Spring |
Bioinformatics II |
1.0 |
Term |
Course Description |
Credit Hours |
Fall 2 |
Techniques - Biochemical and Cellular Methods |
2.0 |
Fall 2
|
Molecular Biology Techniques Laboratory II |
1.0 |
Fall 2 |
Essentials in Animal Experimentation |
2.0 |
Fall 2 |
Laboratory Management |
2.0 |
Masters Research (Internship) |
9.0 |