Forensic Biology Concentration
Combined training in the fields of biomedical sciences and forensic medicine provides students in the Forensic Biology Concentration with an array of engaging career options.
As the only forensic medicine program in the region that was developed and is overseen by a board-certified forensic pathologist, all within a medical school environment, PCOM's Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in forensic biology is uniquely positioned to prepare its graduates for success in the field.
Locations
This concentration is offered at the Philadelphia campus. Students at our Georgia locations who wish to pursue this option will be required to travel to the Philadelphia campus one weekend each month and complete a capstone project.
Second Year | ||
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Term 1 | Hours | |
FMED 500 | Pathology for Forensic Medicine | 4 |
Hours | 4 | |
Term 2 | ||
FMED 501 | Principles of Forensic Medicine I | 6 |
Hours | 6 | |
Term 3 | ||
FMED 502 | Principles of Forensic Medicine Ii | 6 |
Hours | 6 | |
Term 4 | ||
FMED 508 | Capstone: Integrative Experience | 8 |
Hours | 8 | |
Total Hours | 24 |
First Year | ||
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Term 1 | Hours | |
BIOM 500M | Medical Cell Biology and Biochemistry | 5 |
BIOM 503M | Medical Microbiology and Immunology | 4 |
BIOM 507M | Medical Terminology | 1 |
Hours | 10 | |
Term 2 | ||
BIOM 504M | Ethics and Professionalism | 1 |
BIOM 505M | Medical Anatomy | 5 |
BIOM 506M | Medical Physiology | 4 |
Hours | 10 | |
Term 3 | ||
BIOM 508M | Biomedical Anatomy Lab | 2 |
BIOM 509M | Biostatistics | 3 |
BIOM 510M | Neurophysiology | 3 |
BIOM 511M | Journal Club | 1 |
BIOM 512M | Medical Anatomy II | 1 |
Hours | 10 | |
Total Hours | 30 |