Nauki Biomedyczne, M.H.S.

Grand Valley's Master of Health Science (M.H.S.) in Biomedical Sciences prepares students for career goals in: research; teaching; professional or doctoral studies; or health organizations. The Biomedical Science department integrates meaningful research experiences with excellent classroom teaching, preparing students to be critical thinkers, engaged citizens, and creative and competent professionals in the human biological sciences.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The M.H.S. in Biomedical Sciences is a minimum of 33 credit hours, and offers full-time or part-time scheduling options. Additionally, course options are available for both degree-seeking and nondegree-seeking students.

WHY STUDY BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AT GRAND VALLEY?

M.H.S. students:

Conduct innovative, collaborative research projects with interdisciplinary faculty or outside organizations based on student interest.

Become critical thinkers and leaders within their chosen field.

Create a personal, flexible course plan that meets individual research and career goals.

Are prepared for careers in science or health-related fields, teaching and post-graduate studies in professional and doctoral programs.

Have access to individual, preprofessional advising in preparation for doctoral studies, medical school, dental school, and other professional programs through the CLAS Academic Advising Center.

Tuition rates are based on academic program and there are no separate rates based on residency status.

LOCATION & FORMAT

Graduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus and the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

Format: Face To Face

MISSION

What is the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' reason for being?

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life.

VISION

What is the desired future for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences?

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will set a standard of excellence in liberal education. We will prepare our students to be responsible citizens, productive professionals, and lifelong learners with global perspective. We will foster a diverse community of inquiry, discourse, discovery, expression and reflection.

VALUE STATEMENTS

What are the core values for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences that guide our actions and priority-setting?

We value excellence in liberal education facilitated through active student-teacher engagement and academic achievement supported by appropriate class size and a high proportion of permanent faculty. We believe in the value of intellectual inquiry and discourse fostered by an engaged and diverse community of learners which rests upon academic freedom, integrity, collaboration, and collegiality.

Access to a quality education for a broad range of students.

Excellence in a broad range of scholarly and artistic activities supported by appropriate resources.

University and community service valued for its contribution and effectiveness.

Student development as citizens in a democratic society and as members of the global community of the 21st century.