LECOM has introduced a two-year, biomedical sciences curriculum offering a more comprehensive learning opportunity for college students who want to pursue careers in medicine, pharmacy, and other health and science related professions.

The Biomedical Sciences Program (BMS Program) leading to the Master of Science Degree is a graduate level program intended for post baccalaureate students who wish to enhance their understanding of the biomedical sciences and improve their overall profile to gain admission to medical school, pharmacy school, a biomedical Ph.D. program, or enter the biomedical science workplace (e.g. the pharmaceutical industry). Through coursework, research design and experience, and a comprehensive thesis project, this program will produce a well qualified graduate ready to incorporate the challenges of modern medicine into his/her field of work. Successful completion of all phases of the Biomedical Science Program will lead to the awarding of a Master of Science degree by the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM).

The Program is founded on the following goals and objectives:

Goal I: Acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the basic biomedical sciences necessary for a career in the health professions.

1. Successfully complete a lecture-based curriculum in cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, histology, physiology, anatomy, microbiology, virology, pharmacology, and toxicology.

2. Successfully complete electives in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry/cell biology, microbiology, clinical pharmacology, and/or medical education

3. Participate in anatomy and microbiology laboratory experiences

Goal II: Correlate the basic biomedical sciences with their clinical applications in the health professions

1. Successfully complete a lecture-based curriculum in pathology and Introduction to Medicine

2. Participate in the Introduction to Osteopathic Medicine coursework

3. Present and participate in seminar topics in pathology

Goal III: Develop basic biomedical research skills

1. Successfully complete the Research Design course

2. Develop a research proposal

3. Successfully complete a research project and thesis