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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum 6 hours of 4000-Graduate level Biology credit. | 6 | |
| BIO 5V90 | Special Problems | 6 |
| BIO 5V99 | Thesis | 6 |
| Additional Graduate Coursework | ||
| 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. | 12 | |
| Standard Track | ||
| Research Methods in Biology | ||
| Quantitative Biology | ||
| Advanced Topics in Evolutionary Biology | ||
| Responsible Conduct of Research | ||
Three additional 5000-level hours are required which may be fulfilled by 5V90 1 | ||
| 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 | |
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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.