{"id":6843,"date":"2023-05-23T20:42:51","date_gmt":"2023-05-24T03:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/?page_id=6843"},"modified":"2024-07-08T16:15:03","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T23:15:03","slug":"curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/master-of-science-in-medical-sciences-msms\/curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/westernu\/basic-slider\/slide-default-00.jpg\" alt=\"slide-default-00\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      <div class=\"mb-20\">\n              <div class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-14 text-white leading-130\">\n  <span class=\"inline-block\">\n    <a href=\"\/\" class=\"block hover:underline\">WesternU<\/a>\n  <\/span>\n      <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">College of Health Sciences<\/a>\n          <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/master-of-science-in-medical-sciences-msms\/\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS)<\/a>\n    <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n    <span class=\"inline-block\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>            <\/div>\n                                        <h1 class=\"t-h1-sans  text-white\"><\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-start\">\n              <div class=\"w-full lg:w-5\/12 2xl:w-4\/12 -mt-80 md:-mt-112 mb-48 px-12 lg:pr-32\">\n                              <nav class=\"py-28 px-40 2xl:px-64 rounded-5 md:rounded-8 bg-gray-darker text-white mb-40\">\n            <ul>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/master-of-science-in-medical-sciences-msms\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS)<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/master-of-science-in-medical-sciences-msms\/curriculum\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Curriculum<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"\/health-sciences\/master-of-science-in-medical-sciences-msms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                          <\/ul>\n          <\/nav>\n                            <\/div>\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content lg:w-7\/12 2xl:w-7\/12\">\n        <h2>Examine The Curriculum<\/h2>\n<p>WesternU\u2019s Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) graduates will be well-prepared for application to the health professions program of their choice.\u00a0 They will also be prepared\u00a0for careers in\u00a0teaching and industry.<\/p>\n<h2>Curriculum Overview<\/h2>\n<p>During the\u00a012-month program you will complete core courses and electives in\u00a0biomedical and clinical sciences. \u00a0A faculty advisor will help you select a research topic and mentor you throughout your thesis work.\u00a0 A minimum of 46.50\u00a0semester credit hours is required to complete the MSMS program.\u00a0 This includes 28 hours of didactic study and 12 hours of clinical shadowing, research, small group case-based learning and laboratory leading to a thesis.<\/p>\n<p>The program emphasizes integration of biomedical science and research-based knowledge in clinical decision making. Courses, laboratory experiences, research and direct students towards integration of scientific knowledge, literature evaluation and clinical decision making, culminating in a capstone course, assessed by a research project and poster presentation.<\/p>\n<h2>Review The Course Listing In Our Catalog<\/h2>\n<p>For more detail regarding the curriculum, please review the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/media\/registrar\/2024-2025-catalog-chs-msms.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">course descriptions (PDF)<\/a>\u00a0in our University catalog.<\/p>\n<h2>Academic Support<\/h2>\n<p>Caring about students and helping them achieve success is a hallmark of our faculty. As respected\u00a0health professionals\u00a0and scholars who keep pace with the latest teaching techniques and technology, our professors are committed to helping you master the material.<\/p>\n<p>The Office of\u00a0<a href=\"\/lead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learning Enhancement &amp; Academic Development Office<\/a>\u00a0(LEAD)\u00a0\u00a0is another resource for on-campus and distance students. LEAD helps students connect academic success with wellbeing.\u00a0 In individual counseling sessions, students learn time management, test taking, and studying strategies. LEAD facilitates training in managing stress, increasing focus, and professional skills.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:flex-row-reverse md:items-center app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter pl-16\">\n        <div class=\"rounded-5 md:rounded-8 md:h-560 bg-red\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-256 md:h-560 object-cover rounded-5 md:rounded-8 transform -translate-y-10 -translate-x-8 md:-translate-y-18 md:-translate-x-16\" src=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/images\/050323-pomona-campus-from-hec-001.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"The Health Education Center (HEC) and The Daumier frame the WesternU Pomona Esplanade set against vibrant clouds.\">\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 mt-32 md:mt-0 px-12 md:pr-40 lg:px-80\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:pb-40\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">Outstanding <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">Facilities<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-black\">WesternU is a thriving academic health center spread out over 22 acres in Pomona, CA. The main campus includes\u00a019 major buildings. As an\u00a0MSMS student you could be doing research in any one of our laboratories throughout the campus. To give you an example of the research facilities available, our Rodney P. Wineberg Center (RWC) has\u00a03,600 square feet of laboratory space that\u00a0include\u00a0cell culture and other facilities, a dark room, and a multi-species animal facility with the latest equipment to support faculty and student research.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nYou will also make use of the Harriet K. and Philip Pumerantz Library, a four-story 35,000-square-foot building renovated in 2021. The library features open and private study space, a food nook equipped with a refrigerator, microwaves, coffee station, a wellness room perfect for a study break, lockers, and more. The library has an extensive collection of print books and journals. Access to the library\u2019s electronic books, journals and databases are available both on and off campus through the Library\u2019s E-Resources page.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-28\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--red \" href=\"\/campus\/campus-directions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    19 major buildings<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-16\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--red \" href=\"\/library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    Harriet K. and Philip Pumerantz Library<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-16\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--red \" href=\"https:\/\/westernu.libguides.com\/az.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    Library E-Resources<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <h2>Accreditation<\/h2>\n<p>Western University of Health Sciences is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)\u00ad-985 Atlantic Venue, Suite 100. Alameda, CA 94570. (510) 748-9001. The MSMS degree program\u00a0was approved by the WASC in June 2010.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":198,"featured_media":0,"parent":3854,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-6843","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6843","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/198"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6843"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6843\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8982,"href":"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6843\/revisions\/8982"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3854"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/health-sciences\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6843"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}