Founding Chair of the Department of Medical Sciences and Professor of Medical Sciences and Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
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Welcome to HPU Biomedical Sciences
Founding Director for MS Biomedical Sciences and Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences
My love of biomedical science is often philosophical, it is of course the life of the embryonic self and ultimately the fully developed brain that shapes and dictates our interactions with the world; therefore, it defines what it means to be human. With this in mind, the ultimate goal of biomedical science as a discipline is to understand the biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology of the human body; how the complex interactions of genes, proteins, cells and organs can lead to the individuality of human health and wellness or contribute to disorder and disease.
Is Biomedical Sciences the Right Fit for You?
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High Point University’s Biomedical Sciences program offers 4 distinguishing training features:
Strategies to be a life-long learner
Often first year graduate students report that the hardest part of their first year was adjusting to a new self-directed learning environment. At High Point University, you will be taught strategies to develop into a life-long learner. There is a rich literature detailing the Science of Learning which draws on many different methods and techniques to understand how learning occurs and can be modified to best fit your style. Information in healthcare is constantly revolving, so to keep up in this fast-paced industry you will need the skill set to constantly be teaching yourself new information.
Competency-based model to learn technical and clinical skills
Many master’s programs are heavily content/coursework focused, but our program will utilize a competency-based model to teach a combination of technical and clinal skills in the classroom that are critical to success in biomedical sciences. 1-3 skills per course will be taught and mastered to competency, so you will exit HPU with a repertoire of clinical and technical skills to add to your CV/resume.
Integrative Curriculum in high-tech environments
Our goal is to guide you to think broadly and make connections between disciplines so that you leave with a rich and diverse knowledge of how the human body works. Collaborative teamwork will be necessary to work case studies involving knowledge learned in multiple courses and to solve research questions during hands-on laboratories. The state-of-the-art facilities at HPU are endless. For example, you will utilize the medical simulation center and the human biomechanics laboratory to test your working physiological knowledge. Tissues/biopsy punches will be collected during cadaveric anatomy to section and analyze in our Pathology lab.
Research-based capstone project at clinical, research, or internship sites
Our program values the process of scientific inquiry and research’s contribution to the advancement of the healthcare sciences. Thus, you will engage in a 10-week capstone project working on an original research question that you have developed with your HPU Community Partner mentor. The research project will be presented at the Biomedical Sciences Research Symposium.
Do you want to distinguish yourself before applying to preprofessional programs or graduate school?
Are you looking to upskill/reskill to be more competitive in the healthcare workforce?
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accredited Master’s of Biomedical Sciences program, has been designed to benefit students who want to: 1.) demonstrate increased academic maturity, along with, strengthening clinical and/or research skills ahead of pursuing an advanced degree in healthcare (MD, PA, DDM, PT, AT, etc.) and/or 2.) advance in a career as a research scientist via a terminal or gateway degree program designed to foster skill development in areas such as methodology, critical thinking, scientific inquiry, collaborative teamwork, and the interpretation and evaluation of scientific literature.
The program consists of:
- Choose from 3-Tracks: Clinical Training, Research Development, or Internship; all culminate in a 10-week capstone project
| Clinical Experience | Research Development (Basic Science) | Internship |
|---|---|---|
| (3) EMT Training and Certification | (3) Techniques in Biomedical Sciences | (3) Techniques in Biomedical Sciences |
| (2) EMT Clinicals | (2) Research Design in Biomedical Sciences | (2) Research Design in Biomedical Sciences OR Legal and Ethical Considerations in Healthcare |
| Clinical Experience Capstone* | Research Development Capstone* | Internship Capstone* |
| *Capstone is a 10-week research project at a clinical site, a basic science research bench withprincipal investigator, or an internship where students will collect meaningful data to present a poster or oral presentation at an internal symposium. | ||
- 11 month start-to-completion (mid May-early May)
- Cohort size of 10-30 students per academic year
- Curricular areas of focus – Cadaver-based anatomy, EMT certification, Physiology, Pathology, Clinical Pharmacology, Literature and Critique, Biostatistics, and an inquiry-based Capstone project
- Standardized Exam preparation (MCAT, DAT, GRE)
- Dedicated faculty advisers for individualized mentoring
- Application preparation via HPU’s awarding winning Career and Professional Development office
- Taught by Ph.D.-prepared faculty
Curriculum:
Biomedical science provides a holistic vision of human science, underpinned by relevant basic sciences including anatomy and physiology, cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics and molecular biology, and statistics that are taught from an interdisciplinary viewpoint. Through our innovative curriculum, HPU students navigate an increasingly collaborative and integrated science environment to ultimately address the changing needs in scientific discovery, research, and patient-centered care.
The master’s degree in biomedical sciences can be completed in 11 months through three terms (summer, fall, spring terms, with a May graduation). Courses will be offered in a cohort model totaling 39 credits-34 credits in core courses and 5 credits of elective which are determined by tracks.
Core Courses-34 credits
| Summer Term | Fall Term | Spring Term |
|---|---|---|
| (5) Foundations in Integrated Medical Physiology + Simulation laboratory | (5) Applied Gross Anatomy+ cadaveric laboratory | (2) Analysis and Critic of Literature in the Biomedical Sciences |
| (5) Medicinal Biochemistry + laboratory | (4) Medicinal Pharmacology | (3) Capstone in Research Development, Clinical Training, or Internship |
| (1) Biomedical Sciences Journal Club and Peer Review | (5) Pathology + Histology laboratory | (0) Standardized Exam Preparation II |
| (3) Statistics for Evidence Based Practice in the Health Sciences | (1) Healthcare Practice and Professional Development | |
| (0) Standardized Exam Preparation I | ||
| 14 credits | 15 credits | 5 credits |
*Courses and credit number are subject to change.
HPU will give preference to applicants who demonstrate the potential to be successful in a graduate level curriculum; thus, a consistent or an up-trending undergraduate academic track record will allow you to successfully transition into master’s level expectations. In addition to academic success, students must demonstrate high level interest in experiential learning, leadership, and service. Finally, HPU Biomedical Sciences will work to enhance a mission to diversify the STEM workforce; thus, enrollment of students from various backgrounds is essential.
Prerequisites:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution
- Recommended GPA of 3.4; minimum GPA of a 3.0/4.0
- All prerequisite courses must be completed within 7 years preceding application and admissions to Biomedical Sciences
| *Course Designator/Title | Credits | Level | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 8 | Introductory with lab | Cell and Molecular, Genetics, Zoology, Evolution, Ecology Cell/Molecular or Genetics-Highly Recommended |
| Anatomy, Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Science, Exercise Science, Neuroscience, or Physiology. | 15-16 | At least 3 upper level courses with lab (3xxx or 4xxx) are required. | Biochemistry, Cellular biology, Molecular biology, Kinesiology, Biomedical Science (immunology, cancer biology, virology, parasitology, neuroscience) |
| Anatomy and Physiology | Highly Recommended | 2XXX+ with lab | |
| General Chemistry | 8 | 1xxx with lab | |
| Organic Chemistry | 8 | At least 2xxx with lab | |
| Humanities | 8 | Evidence of liberal arts exploration | Ethics, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, History, Art, or Political Science |
| Communication | 4 | Evidence of proficient oral or written communication | Composition, Speech, Literature, English, Humanities courses that are writing intensive |
| Math | 4 | At least Pre-calculus | Statistics/Biostatistics, Pre-calculus, Calculus Biostatistics/Statistics-Highly Recommended |
Application Information:
Materials for application to the Biomedical Sciences program include:
- CV or resume
- 3 letters of academic or professional recommendations (at least 2 letters should be academic references)
- Official transcripts for all colleges attended outside of High Point University
- 2 essay prompts; each to be answered in 250-500 words
- Online application
Founding Director for MS Biomedical Sciences and Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences
Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
