Learning Outcomes:
PLO 1. FY1. Identify and summarize the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs
PLO 2. FY2. Describe the molecular, biochemical, and cellular mechanisms that maintain the normal function, development, and plasticity of cells, tissues, and organs
PLO 3. FY3. Summarize basic disease causes and processes that affect the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs
PLO 4. FY4. Assess and critically analyze relevant basic science and clinical literature.
PLO 5. FY5. Design and conduct applicable biomedical sciences experiments
PLO 6. FY6. Organize, interpret and summarize results of applicable biomedical sciences experiments.
PLO 7. FY7. Demonstrate ethical and responsible conduct in research and all other scholarly activities consistent with the University of Toledo, Health Science Campus, Standards of Conduct
PLO 8. K1 Describe the normal structure and function of the body and its major organ systems, with emphasis on the systems studied in MOME laboratories (e.g., cardiovascular, renal, digestive, endocrine and neuroendocrine systems)
PLO 9. K2 Describe biochemical, molecular and cellular mechanisms that are important in maintaining cardiac and vascular function as well as metabolism and energy balance.
PLO 10. K3 Explain the pathophysiology of prevalent cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, obesity, fatty liver disease, hypertension, heart failure, and ischemic heart disease.
PLO 11. K4 Describe the genetic and environmental basis of prevalent cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity
PLO 12. K5 Describe the epidemiology of prevalent cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes and obesity
PLO 13. K6 Describe the basic principles of pharmacology (drug action) and pharmacology of specific drugs used in the treatment of prevalent cardiovascular and metabolic diseases
PLO 14. K7 Apply statistical methods in the design and interpretation of research projects
PLO 15. K8 Recognize and explain the principles that govern ethical decision making in the design and apply them in the conduct of research projects, including the publication and reporting of results.
PLO 16. K9 Describe the various approaches used to develop research proposals and to raise funds to finance biomedical research projects.
PLO 17. S1 The ability to perform most basic laboratory procedures that are commonly used in the track laboratories.
PLO 18. S2 The ability to perform advanced/specialized procedures that are necessary for the completion of the student’s thesis research project(s)
PLO 19. S3 The ability to design and complete independent research projects, including the introduction and optimization of unfamiliar techniques and the development of new research techniques
PLO 20. S4 The ability to perform productively as a member of a research team and train junior students in routine and basic laboratory techniques
PLO 21. S5 The ability to recognize hazardous procedures in the laboratory and follow appropriate precautions to protect the laboratory and institutional personnel
PLO 22. S6 The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with other students, post-doctoral fellows, faculty members and other collaborators
PLO 23. S7 The ability to present their results at local, and national meetings
PLO 24. S8 The ability to retrieve biomedical information from electronic databases and other sources; to manage, and utilize the information, including by use of bioinformatics, in order to develop hypotheses to address scientific issues and the means to test them and to discuss the results in the context of reports in the literature.
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January 2025
Health Science Campus
3000 Arlington Avenue,
TOLEDO,
Ohio,
43614, United States
Students must have a four-year bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university required. English Language Proficiency: TOEFL PBT - 550, TOEFL IBT 80, IELTS 6.5, PTE 58, Duolingo 110.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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