In the Biology of Health M.S. program, students will gain a strong foundation in those areas of biology most relevant to human health. The program's objective is to prepare students to apply to health-related professional schools, including the taking of any required entrance exams such as the MCAT or DAT.
Graduates of the Biology of Health M.S. program will exhibit the following:
- Academic excellence: Our students will build the academic foundation for a successful career.
- Enhanced interpersonal and communication skills that result in the effective exchange of information.
- Honesty, integrity, and a commitment to abide by the principles of medical ethics.
Alongside NJIT's distinguished faculty, students of the M.S. Program in Biology of Health will enhance their biological understanding and analytical skills to become highly qualified candidates for professional schools.
Graduates from the M.S. Program in Biology of Health should all meet the following learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate biomedical science knowledge at the graduate level.
- Develop competencies with statistics, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Read and critically analyze scientific literature, and articulate its impact on biomedical sciences, medicine, public health, and society.
- Effectively communicate and present ideas to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrate professionalism and technical expertise in the broad areas of observation, function, and social skills as related to effective health professionals.
