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    "description": "<h1>Track Prerequisites</h1><p>A bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related area.</p> <p>Applicants who hold a BS degree in unrelated fields are expected to have the equivalent of 16 semester hours in biological sciences including a course in general microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biology or cell biology, plus one year of organic chemistry, one year of physics, basic university mathematics and statistics, and laboratory skills equivalent to the minimum required of our own undergraduates. Minor deficiencies may be remedied after acceptance by enrollment at the first opportunity in an appropriate course.</p><h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Required Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>18</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a25714b5fd290521f47\" target=\"_blank\">BMS6001</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Cellular Function and Medical Genetics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(5)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a256b6b62151b3fffe3\" target=\"_blank\">BMS6006</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Health and Disease<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(5)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><div><span>Student take one of the following four options</span><li><span>Complete <!-- -->1<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><div><span>Option 1</span><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.1.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.1.1-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804ce6bc79520273ea92\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5834C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Human Physiology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c9d75355d7c877225\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5709C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Laboratory Virtual Simulations in Physiology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.1.2\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.1.2-result\">Earn at least <span>1</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>MCB 6938 - Seminar 1 Credit Hour \n\nor\n\nIDS 7680 - Seminar 1 Credit Hour</div></div></li></ul></li></div><div><span>Option 2</span><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.2.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.2.1-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80bb9d75353fa4877280\" target=\"_blank\">PHT6115C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Gross Anatomy/Neuroscience I<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(6)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.2.2\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.2.2-result\">Earn at least <span>2</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>MCB 6938 - Seminar 1 Credit Hour (can be repeated by all students)\n\n or\n\nIDS 7680 - Seminar 1 Credit Hour (can be repeated by all students)</div></div></li></ul></li></div><div><span>Option 3</span><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.3.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.3.1-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a29a38edf24fc3ec203\" target=\"_blank\">BSC5665</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Clinical Embryology and Congenital Malformations<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81b65ada37d2c8eca130\" target=\"_blank\">ZOO5758C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Vertebrate Histology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.3.2\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.3.2-result\">Earn at least <span>1</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>MCB 6938 - Seminar 1 Credit Hour \n\n or\n\nIDS 7680 - Seminar 1 Credit Hour</div></div></li></ul></li></div><div><span>Option 4 </span><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.4.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.4.1-result\">Earn at least <span>7</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a25e6bc795d3973e3df\" target=\"_blank\">BMS6002</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Structure and Function<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(11)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.4.2\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.4.2-result\">Earn at least <span>1</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/611667c2bd750b21be340afb\" target=\"_blank\">MCB6938</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Seminar<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></li></div></ul></li></div></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Elective Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>12</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><div><span>Biomedical Specialization</span><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A.1-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fcfa38edfc5843ec7c1\" target=\"_blank\">MCB5225</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Molecular Biology of Disease<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fcf5a158383ec9e70b2\" target=\"_blank\">MCB6226</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Molecular Diagnostics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8047a8d2fbb1ba2d84b3\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5238</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Immunobiology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca8047a8d2fbb1ba2d84b3\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5238</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Immunobiology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80479d75358112877218\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5265</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Stem Cell Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80489d75356ee487721c\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5275</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Signal Transduction Mechanics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c5a158366789e728b\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5527</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804c9d75355d7c877225\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5709C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Laboratory Virtual Simulations in Physiology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/66fe99b823f02debc3e38dbb\" target=\"_blank\">PCB6815</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Molecular Aspects of Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804ce6bc79520273ea92\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5834C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Human Physiology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6be45a158327ab9e6d96\" target=\"_blank\">IDS5127</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Foundation of Bio-Imaging Science<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a28a38edfcbe33ec1fa\" target=\"_blank\">BSC5418</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Tissue Engineering<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6bb66b6b62e9a94001fe\" target=\"_blank\">GEB5516</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Technological Entrepreneurship<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81b6e6bc79106473ed08\" target=\"_blank\">ZOO5748C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Clinical Neuroanatomy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(5)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca81b660402b1af4ae796c\" target=\"_blank\">ZOO5749C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Clinical Neuroscience<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(5)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a2600f8275ae9140cc9\" target=\"_blank\">BMS6636</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Brain and Behavior<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(6)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a2600f82735cc140ccc\" target=\"_blank\">BMS6633</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(5)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a25a8d2fb01bb2d8034\" target=\"_blank\">BMS6631</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Hematology and Oncology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-A.2\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A.2-result\"><div>Other courses may be substituted with approval by the graduate committee.  Please note that courses with the &quot;BMS&quot; prefix from this list are medical courses that can only be applied for students who have completed those while in medical school at UCF and wish to apply them towards an MS degree via the IMS track in lieu of the MD degree (i.e., the courses can only be used toward IMS or MD, but not both), </div></div></li></ul></li></div><div><span>Microbiology Specialization</span><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.1-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fcf02fd3a622e6d877e\" target=\"_blank\">MCB5205</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Infectious Processes<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fcf9d753502908770ff\" target=\"_blank\">MCB5505</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Molecular Virology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fcf60402b8abaae76ca\" target=\"_blank\">MCB5208</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Cellular Microbiology: Host-Pathogen Interactions<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/61169f12773b9da9c9586097\" target=\"_blank\">MCB5654</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Applied Microbiology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fd160402b7f18ae76d1\" target=\"_blank\">MCB6417C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Microbial Metabolism<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fcf5a158302739e70b1\" target=\"_blank\">MCB5932</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Current Topics in Molecular Biology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1 - 99)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fcfa8d2fb27272d83f8\" target=\"_blank\">MCB5415</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Cellular Metabolism<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fcfa38edf84633ec7bd\" target=\"_blank\">MCB5209</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Microbial Stress Response<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca804860402b2447ae779d\" target=\"_blank\">PCB5235</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Molecular Immunology<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a26e6bc796a7873e3e1\" target=\"_blank\">BMS6634</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Gastrointestinal and Renal Systems<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(5)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a26e6bc7931fd73e3e2\" target=\"_blank\">BMS6635</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Skin and Musculoskeletal Systems<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(4)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a26714b5fb3ea521f48\" target=\"_blank\">BMS6632</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Endocrine and Reproductive Systems<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(5)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.2\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.2-result\"><div>Other courses may be substituted with approval by the graduate committee.  Please note that courses with the &quot;BMS&quot; prefix from this list are medical courses that can only be applied for students who have completed those while in medical school at UCF and wish to apply them towards an MS degree via the IMS track in lieu of the MD degree (i.e., the courses can only be used toward IMS or MD, but not both), </div></div></li></ul></li></div></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-2-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Capstone</span></h2></div><div><span>3</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>3</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fcf60402b8364ae76cc\" target=\"_blank\">MCB6026</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Molecular Biology and Microbiology Capstone<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a26714b5f483b521f4d\" target=\"_blank\">BMS6910</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Focused Inquiry and Research Experience<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(5)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\"><div>\nThe Capstone Project for the IMS Track is customizable based on student needs. Options include the following:\n\nScholarly in-depth literature review in biomedical and/or clinical sciences (report required)\nPhysician-Shadowing Experience (report required)\nService-Learning/Volunteer Work Experience (report required)\nLaboratory Research (report required)\nOther (must be pre-approved by the program coordinator/director) (report required)</div></div></li><div><span>The Capstone Process</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-C.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-C.1-result\"><div>\nStudents are encouraged to contact faculty as early as possible to identify a faculty whose research focus complements the student&#x27;s interest. The student and the mentor should select one additional faculty member to serve on the capstone evaluation committee.\n\nStudents must submit a signed Capstone Committee and Capstone Topic form to the Program Coordinator for approval as soon as the registration for the course is complete. These forms must be submitted to the Program Office.\n\nWhen the student is ready to defend the Capstone project the student must register for the capstone course (MCB 6026) for three credit hours. It is important that the student register for the capstone course with the intention of completing the project at the end of the semester.</div></div></li></div><div><span>The Capstone Report</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-A.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A.1-result\"><div>\nEvaluation of the capstone project requires a written report (in the format of a mini-review manuscript) and a presentation (project defense) in front of the capstone committee. Students may ask for advice and guidance from the project mentor/chair. The average capstone report ranges from 10 to 15 single-spaced pages in a manuscript format with proper citations. The student&#x27;s Committee Chair will be responsible for checking the report for plagiarism using iThenticate before the report is shared with the committee. The committee must receive the report at least one week before the time of presentation.</div></div></li></div><div><span>The Capstone Defense</span><li data-test=\"ruleView-B.1\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B.1-result\"><div>Note: The defense (presentation) must be held no later than one week before the final exam week.\n\nThe capstone defense and comprehensive exam evaluation is designed to assess the student&#x27;s knowledge and understanding of the project and other relevant subjects in the field. Questions asked by the capstone committee to evaluate the student as competent in the field will satisfy the requirement of the comprehensive exam. The oral presentation will take place in the form of a 30-40 minute seminar and will be followed by questions and discussion.\n\nThe student will be evaluated on performance in all three sections (written report, oral presentation, and ability to answer questions).\n\nShould the student fail, a second opportunity will be provided within two weeks of the first attempt. A second failure will result in an Unsatisfactory (U) grade in the course and dismissal from the program.</div></div></li></div></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-3-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Comprehensive Exam</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>\nStudents must pass an oral comprehensive exam to qualify for the Master of Science. The oral comprehensive exam tests the student&#x27;s understanding of the basic concepts in the field and relevant applications. The comprehensive exam will be conducted during the capstone defense and will be administered by the capstone committee.\n\nShould the student fail this exam, a second opportunity will be provided within two weeks of the first attempt. A second failure will result in dismissal from the program.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-4-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Teaching Requirement</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>\nStudents without significant prior teaching experience, such as, but not limited to, a minimum of a year in secondary schools or colleges, are required to serve as Classroom Laboratory Teaching Assistants for a minimum of one semester (one semester in at least one lab section).</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-5-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Research Shadowing</span> (Optional)</h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>\nStudents are encouraged to discuss with their capstone mentor the possibility of joining the lab for research shadowing of other graduate students. Acquired lab skills should assist students with the capstone project and with future endeavors.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-6-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Independent Learning</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>\nIn the final semester of study, students will complete a capstone course that requires an in-depth current literature research report on a relevant subject, which will serve as the independent learning experience. The student will select a faculty adviser to chair a faculty committee of two members for evaluation of the report.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>33</strong></h3></div><h1>Application Requirements</h1><h1>Financial Information</h1><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/funding/\" target=\"_blank\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <p>Nonthesis students are not considered for departmental graduate assistantships or tuition assistance.</p> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241<br /><a href=\"mailto:finaid@ucf.edu\">finaid@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"http://finaid.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\" target=\"_blank\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/funding/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p>",
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