Master of Science
in Molecular Pathology and Immunology
Program Description
This multidisciplinary program offers education and training leading to the M.S. degree. The Master of Science in Molecular Pathology and Immunology degree is offered by the Rowan University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Applications to Rowan University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences may seek admission into the degree program that is conducted in affiliation with Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL) LLC and Humigen LLC. In conjunction with Rowan University full-time faculty, MDL/Humigen scientists participating in this program have been appointed as adjunct faculty in the Department of Molecular Biology at Rowan University - School of Osteopathic Medicine. Their research interests are diverse, ranging from the cellular and molecular pathogenesis of infectious agents to the effect of aging on immune function. In the first year students spend most of their time completing required courses in the core curriculum and completing research laboratory rotation requirements.
Program Requirement
All students must successfully complete the core curriculum before advancing to the specific program requirements for their degree. All students must pass a preliminary examination at the end of the first year, while also attending student seminars and journal clubs. Advanced level courses in immunology, virology, genetics, microbial physiology, molecular biology, microbial pathogenesis, mycology, and parasitology are offered to interested students in the second year.
Curriculum
| Course Title | Day | Course Director | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBS | MMPI | ||||
| FALL SEMESTER YEAR I | |||||
| CORE | Fundamentals of Biochem and Mol Biol (I) | Th 5-8pm | Biswas | 3 | |
| CORE | Fundamentals of Cell Biology (II) | Wed 5-8pm | Markov | 3 | |
| CORE | Seminar in Mol Path and Immunology | Wed 9-11am | Nickels | 2 | |
| REQ | Lab Rotation A-MMPI (7 weeks) | Mentor | 1 | ||
| REQ | Lab Rotation B-MMPI (7 weeks) | Mentor | 1 | ||
| December 31 - Select a lab to perform thesis research | |||||
| SPRING SEMESTER YEAR I | |||||
| CORE | Topics in Molecular Pathology and Immunology | T & Th 10am-12pm | Trama/Gallagher | 4 | |
| REQ | Ethics in Science, Research and Scholarship | Fri 10am-12pm | Cooper | 2 | |
| REQ | Techniques in Molecular Diagnostics | M - F as needed | Nickels | 2 | |
| REQ | Research in MMPI (I) | Mentor | 1 | ||
| March 15 - Thesis Advisory Committee nomination form due | |||||
| SUMMER SEMESTER YEAR I | |||||
| REQ | Readings in Molecular Pathol and Immunol (A) | Th 3-5pm | Gallagher/Iacono | 2 | |
| REQ | Research in MMPI (II) | Mentor | 2 | ||
| August 1 - Thesis Proposal presentation | |||||
| FALL SEMESTER YEAR II | |||||
| REQ | Readings in Molecular Pathol and Immunol (B) | Th 3-5pm | Gallagher/Iacono | 2 | |
| REQ | Thesis Research-MMPI | Mentor | 5 | ||
| SPRING SEMESTER YEAR II | |||||
| WRITE AND DEFEND BY FEB 1. | TOTAL CREDITS = 30 | ||||
CURRICULUM FOR MMPI CONCENTRATION IN THE MASTER OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (MBS) PROGRAM: |
REQUIRED MMPI COURSES (Select 12 coursework credits of concentration) |
TOTAL: | |
8 credits MBS – Core courses |
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