Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Basic Biomedical Sciences (M.S.)


Master of Science, Plan A only (thesis): Total 31 credit hours


  • Basic Biomedical Core 2 credit hours
  • Thesis 15 credit hours
  • Supporting courses outside of area 14 credit hours

Required core courses for M.S.: 17 credit hours


Master of Science, Plan B (non-thesis): Total 32 credit hours


  • Basic Biomedical Core 4 credit hours
  • Supporting courses 28 credit hours

Supporting Area Coursework


28 credit hours of supporting coursework from the options listed below (other choices must be approved by the student’s Advisory Committee and the Division’s Graduate Committee). Please check with the Division Office for a more comprehensive list of courses at Biomed@usd.edu or 658-6322.

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Critically apply knowledge to address fundamental questions in their primary area of study. 
  2. Pursue research of significance in their discipline of interest. Students plan and conduct this research or implement this project under the guidance of an advisor while developing the intellectual independence that typifies true scholarship. 
  3. Demonstrate skills in oral and written communication sufficient to publish and present original work in their field. 
  4. Follow the principles of responsible conduct of biomedical research. 

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live


If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference the State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization