School of Medicine Graduate Programs

Ph.D. and Master's Program in Biomedical Science

• interdisciplinary  programs train for careers in biomedical research and education 
• specializations in neuroscience, molecular oncology, vision science, microbiology & immunology, developmental biology and anatomy, reproductive biology
• Master's program to fulfill personal, pre-professional, or other career advancement goals

Master of Science in Genetic Counseling

• prepares genetic counselors to work with families at risk for genetic disease or birth defects. Accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC). 
• includes course work, clinical rotations, and a research-based thesis

Master's Program in Nurse Anesthesia

• trains registered nurses to develop, implement, and evaluate the anesthetic plan of care for patients; includes didactic courses and clinical experience with over 1000 cases and a minimum of 800 hours
• graduates are eligible for certification by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists 
• a cooperative program between the School of Medicine and the Richland Memorial Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia

Master's Program in Rehabilitation Counseling

• provides technical and professional training which prepares counselors to aid in the rehabilitation of disabled and disadvantaged persons 
• reassigned within the University in 1994 from the College of Education to the School of Medicine; now based in the Department of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Science

Certificate of Graduate Study in Psychiatric Rehabilitation

• cross-disciplinary training to assist individuals with severe, long term mental illnesses in securing and maintaining employment.
• content areas include the characteristics of severe long-term mental illnesses, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation methods, and the recovery process
• all coursework is available on campus or online in distance education format.