Biology of Global Health, MS
The MS in Biology of Global Health is an option restricted to Biology students in the Accelerated BS Biology/MS Biology of Global Health program. Students enrolled in the BGH BS/MS program are immersed in scientific literature and hands-on research experiences with experts in the field, either at Baylor University (BU, Track 1) or Baylor College of Medicine (BCM, Track 2). By allowing dual credit for upper-level undergraduate courses, the Accelerated program provides a pathway for highly qualified students to obtain both the BS degree (124 hours) and the MS degree (30 hours) in five years of full-time study.
Admission Requirements
1) 4 semesters at Baylor University
2) An overall GPA of 3.5 on a four-point scale
3) A written application demonstrating a commitment to understanding the global health issues, tropical diseases, their etiology, and control
Requirements for a M.S. in Biology of Global Health
This program is only offered as a part of the Accelerated BS Biology/MS Biology of Global Health program. At least 12 hours of this coursework (excluding the 6 hours of BIO 5V99 Thesis) must be at the 5000 level. Most students who fulfill the requirements for 4000-level courses in the B.S. in Biology (Biology in Global Health) will simultaneously fulfill the maximum number of 4000-level course credits allowed for credit toward the MS degree in Biology of Global Health, but those courses must be approved for graduate credit and approved by the Program Coordinator.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIO 5V99 | Thesis | 6 |
| Additional Graduate Coursework | ||
| BIO 4302 & BIO 4102 | General Microbiology and General Microbiology Lab | 4 |
| Select one 5000-level course from BIO | 3 | |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Immunology | ||
| Medical Entomology | ||
| Parasitology | ||
| Pathogenic Microbiology | ||
| Neglected Tropical Diseases | ||
| Select one course from the following: 2 | 3-4 | |
| Epidemiology | ||
| Medical Anthropology | ||
| Evolutionary Medicine | ||
| One Health: Connecting Global Health and Conservation Medicine | ||
| Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | ||
| Global Health | ||
| Select one track: | ||
| Students that are part of the Accelerated UG/GR program will select either the Standard Track or the Baylor College of Medicine Track for their remaining coursework. | 11-12 | |
| Standard Track | ||
| Graduate Scientific Communications | ||
| Research Methods in Biology | ||
| Research Methods in Biology II | ||
| Statistical Methods 3 | ||
or BIO 5412 | Biometrics | |
| Special Problems 4 | ||
| Baylor College of Medicine Track | ||
| Tropical and Emerging Infectious Diseases | ||
| Applied Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Public Health | ||
| Vector Biology and Vector Borne Diseases | ||
| Biotechnology Operations | ||
| Preclinical Models in Biotechnology | ||
| Bench to Bedside: Biopharmaceuticals, vaccine antigen production and transition to the clinic | ||
| Topics in Advocacy and Policy for the Neglected Tropical and Emerging Infectious Diseases | ||
| GIS and Health | ||
| Diagnostics of Neglected Tropical and Emerging Infectious Diseases | ||
| Total Hours | 30-32 | |
- 1
Up to two hours of BIO 5100 Seminars in Biology, or other appropriate seminars approved by the student's committee and graduate program director may be applied toward a master's program; repeat credit requires a change in topic from previous registrations.
- 2
Other 4000-level non-BIO courses that are approved for graduate credit can apply to this requirement.
- 3
Or substitute other quantitative course such as BIO 5412 Biometrics
- 4
Not more than 3 hours may be applied towards master's degree requirements.