Division of Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences
Student Learning Outcomes
The faculty of Morehouse School of Medicine's Division of Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences (GEBS) has adopted a set of educational goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes for the six (6) degree programs that are offered. The specified goals and objectives are common to all of the GEBS degree programs. GEBS faculty have established program-specific student learning outcomes as indicated.
Division of GEBS Educational Goals
Division of GEBS Educational Objectives
Students who graduate from the Morehouse School of Medicine's Division of Graduate Education in BIomedical Sciences (GEBS) will possess a deep understanding of biological science, will engage in scientific inquiry and research, and will apply content and research expertise to the advancement of biomedical disciplines. Program graduates will exhibit the skills necessary to effectively communicate knowledge and research outcomes to scientific peers and public stakeholders. Additionally, graduates will demonstrate a commitment to the application of biomedical science in the improvement of health disparities.
The education objectives common to all degree programs are to:
- Promote a deep and integrated understanding of the biological sciences and their implication to the advancement of health and biomedical science.
- Strengthen critical analysis and reasoning skills and the application of these skills to the design and execution of scientific inquiry relevant to specific biomedical disciplines.
- Generate and effectively communicate scientific knowledge relevant to specific biomedical disciplines.
- Develop a commitment to life-long learning and career pursuits within health and biomedical science disciplines.
- Foster a commitment to health equity.
Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences
Upon completion of the Ph.D. program, students will have the proven knowledge, skills, and attitudes to:
Knowledge
- Apply a broad knowledge of biomedical sciences and human disease in scholarly discussions and collaborations with colleagues across biomedical science.
- Draw from a deep knowledge within specific science disciplines to investigate fundamental mechanisms of health and disease.
- Integrate new biomedical knowledge and emerging technologies in their professional practice.
Skills
4. Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate the scientific literature.
5. Demonstrate the ability to accurately record and manage research data as appropriate
to the discipline.
6. Demonstrate the ability to formulate scientific questions and a research plan
to investigate these questions.
7. Use critical analysis to develop and test hypotheses, design experiments, and
interpret results.
8. Apply quantitative reasoning and statistical analysis techniques in the exploration
and testing of theories and hypotheses.
9. Use oral and written skills to effectively communicate with other scientists
and other stakeholders.
10. Demonstrate the ability to engage a team of peer experts in scholarly interdisciplinary
investigations through presentations and publications of findings.
Attitudes
11. Demonstrate a commitment to the highest level of ethical standards and scientific
practices in the conduct of biomedical research.
12. Demonstrate autonomy and excellence in the conduct of research in biomedical
sciences.
13. Demonstrate an appreciation for the role of one's research discipline in the
achievement of health equity.
Master of Science in Biomedical Research
Upon completion of the Master of Science in Biomedical Research program, students will have the proven knowledge, skills, and attitudes to:
Knowledge
1. Apply a broad knowledge of biomedical sciences and human disease in scholarly
discussions and collaborations with colleagues across biomedical science.
2. Use advanced biomedical science knowledge to understand and investigate disease
processes.
3. Integrate new biomedical knowledge and emerging technologies in their professional
practice.
Skills
4. Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate the scientific literature.
5. Apply fundamental concepts in the core areas of biomedical sciences to a research
problem in their chosen area of research.
6. Demonstrate the ability to formulate adequate scientific questions to solve specific
research problems.
7. Apply laboratory skills such as planning of experiments, data acquisitions, data
management, analysis and interpretation to a specific research problem.
8. Demonstrate the ability to accurately record and manage research data as appropriate
to the discipline.
9. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in a written
format with peers, researchers, and other scientists.
Attitudes
10. Demonstrate a commitment to the highest level of ethical standards and scientific
practices in the conduct of biomedical research.
11. Demonstrate an appreciation for the role of the research discipline in the achievement
of health equity.
Master of Science in Biomedical Technology
Upon completion of the Master of Science in Biomedical Technology program, students will have the proven knowledge, skills, and attitudes to:
Knowledge
1. Develop a broad knowledge of biomedical science and human disease in scholarly
discussions and collaborations with colleagues across biomedical science.
2. Develop a broad understanding of core technologies needed for the support of research
in biomedical sciences.
3. Develop a deep knowledge of more specific biomedical technologies to provide expert
solutions to a focused range of biomedical problems.
Skills
4. Use critical analysis to develop and test hypotheses, design experiments, and
interpret solutions.
5. Use oral, written, and verbal skills to effectively communicate with a broad range
of scientists and other stakeholders.
6. Apply quality assurance standards consistent with accepted statistical analysis
techniques.
7. Demonstrate the ability to engage a team of peer experts in scholarly, interdisciplinary
investigations.
8. Demonstrate the ability to accurately record and manage data as appropriate to
the discipline.
9. Demonstrate the ability to organize and lead research projects to effectively
achieve goals and objectives of research in the biomedical sciences.
Attitudes
10. Demonstrate a commitment to the highest scientific standards and ethical conduct
of research.
11. Demonstrate a commitment to the ongoing integration of new and emerging technologies
in biomedical research.
Master of Science in Clinical Research
Upon completion of the Master of Science in Clinical Research program, students will have the proven knowledge, skills and attitudes to:
Knowledge
- Distinguishes between various types of Clinical Translational Research and the basic principles associated with each of them.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of biostatistics.
- Identify the basis concepts, determinants, and ways to measure distribution of traits and diseases in human populations.
- Identify various study designs, settings, and databases that are useful in the evaluation of clinical interventions.
Skills
5. Effectively design and conduct human experiments.
6. Develop a hypothesis with a data set and perform appropriate statistical tests
of the hypothesis.
7. Identify a hypothesis, select an appropriate study design, and collect data
to test the hypothesis.
8. Use web-based and other types of medical informatics to facilitate research.
9. Use database management and statistical software to organize and analyze data.
10. Demonstrate skills in communicating results of research in abstract and presentation
forms.
11. Demonstrate skills in writing and critiquing research manuscripts.
12. Develop abilities in writing research grant proposal.
Attitudes
13. Demonstrate a commitment to ethical and compassionate practice in human subjects
research.
14. Demonstrate a commitment to equity regarding the inclusion of woman, minorities
and children in research.
15. Appreciate the type of clinical research and their relationships to career opportunities.
16. Appreciate the opportunities and challenges of multidisciplinary research.
Master of Science in Medical Science
Upon completion of the Master of Science in Medical Sciences program, students will have the proven knowledge, skills, and attitudes to:
Knowledge
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of molecules, cells, tissue, organs, and systems of the human body and their interrelationships.
- Describe, in detail, physiology and pathophysiology of the organs and systems of the human biology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of biostatistics.
- Demonstrate cultural competence in addressing issues of community and public health.
Skills
5. Critically analyze medical practice and research literature from a variety of
sources and in variety of media formats.
6. Design and test hypotheses, analyze results, and effectively communicate findings
relative to biomedical and public health topics.
7. Align biomedical knowledge, interests, and awareness of training for medical
doctors in developing and achieving health and biomedical sciences career goals.
8. Appy knowledge and critical thinking to improve outcomes on standardized tests
and performance evaluations.
9. Actively engage in personal career planning within the biomedical and health
disciplines.
10. Actively engage in ongoing activities to extend awareness of health research and
innovations in medical practices related to biomedical sciences.
Attitudes
11. Demonstrate a commitment to the highest level of ethical standards and scientific
practices in the conduct of research.
12. Demonstrate a commitment to achieving health equity.
Master of Science in Neuroscience
Upon completion of the Master of Science in Neuroscience program, students will have the proven knowledge, skills and attitudes to:
Knowledge
- Develop a basis of understanding of excitable cell physiology and detailed exposure to various neuroscience research areas and neuroscience techniques.
- Describe the mechanisms involved in neurobiological disease, mental disorders and potential treatments.
- Integrate new knowledge of basic neurobiological function and emerging neuroscience technologies with an emphasis on experimental design and critical thinking in their professional practice.
- Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate the scientific literature.
Skills
5. Apply fundamental concepts of neuroscience and neuroscience techniques to a research
problem.
6. Demonstrate the ability to formulate adequate scientific questions and experimental
design to solve specific research problems related to neuroscience.
7. Apply laboratory skills such as planning experiments, data acquisition, data management,
analysis, critical evaluation and interpretation of data to thesis-driven
research.
8. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in a written
format with peers, researchers, and other stakeholders.
Attitudes
9. Demonstrate a commitment to the highest level of ethical standards and scientific
practices in the conduct of neuroscience research.
10. Promote exposure of under-represented groups to the discipline of neuroscience
and its careers.