One Year Pre-professional Master's Program
The Pre-professional Master’s program is designed to be a one year (Summer-Fall-Spring or Fall-Spring-Summer) program introducing students to the biomedical field and preparing students for professional school. Students starting in either the summer or fall semester engage in an intensive introduction to anatomy and physiology.
Curriculum for Summer Admits (Applications accepted until May 1)
AP641 – Intro to Histology (3 credits)
AP737 – Intro to Cell Physiology (2 credits)
AP740 – Study Methods (1 credit)
AP839 - Biomedical Methods (3 credits)
AP743 – Systems Physiology (4 credits)
AP838 – Anatomy I (3 credits)
Electives
AP600 – Intro to Pharmacology (3 credits)
AP803B – Seminar (1 credit)
AP842 – Anatomy II (3 credits)
AP894 – Comparative Embryology (1 credit)
Electives
Curriculum for Fall Admits (Applications accepted until August 1)
AP737 – Intro to Cell Physiology (2 credits)
AP740 – Study Methods (1 credit)
AP743 – Systems Physiology (4 credits)
AP838 – Anatomy I (3 credits)
AP600 – Intro to Pharmacology (3 credits)
AP803 – Seminar (1 credit)
AP842 – Anatomy II (3 credits)
AP894 – Comparative Embryology (1 credit)
Electives
AP641 – Intro to Histology (3 credits)
AP839 – Biomedical Methods (3 credits)
AP737 – Intro to Cell Physiology (2 credits)
AP740 – Study Methods (1 credit)
AP743 – Systems Physiology (4 credits)
AP838 – Anatomy I (3 credits)
AP600 – Intro to Pharmacology (3 credits)
AP803 – Seminar (1 credit)
AP842 – Anatomy II (3 credits)
AP894 – Comparative Embryology (1 credit)
Electives
AP641 – Intro to Histology (3 credits)
AP839 – Biomedical Methods (3 credits)
Required Courses
Introduction to Pharmacology for Health Professionals is designed to introduce the principles of pharmacology and how they apply to health professionals.
AP803 Seminar in Anatomy & Physiology (1 credit)
An overview of current topics in anatomy and physiology.
AP838 Anatomy I (3 credits)
An introduction to human anatomy with a focus on clinical relevance.
AP839 Biomedical Methods (3 credits)
An introduction to the theory and practice of advanced biomedical laboratory techniques.
AP740 Study Methods and Career Development for Health Professional Students (1 credit)
Introduces and examines research-based study methods that are applicable to advanced study in medical sciences. Prepares students to prepare an effective application to professional school.
AP641 Introduction to Histology (3 credits)
A brief introduction to the microscopic structure of the cells and tissues of a mammalian body.
AP842 Anatomy II (3 credits)
An introduction to domestic animal anatomy with a focus on clinical relevance.
AP743 Systems Physiology (4 credits)
An introduction to human and domestic animal physiology.
AP894 Comparative Embryology (1 credit)
An overview of developmental anatomy as it relates to clinically important developmental defects and/or normal structure and function of common domestic animals.
Total: 30 hours
All students earning a master’s degree at Kansas State University must complete a ‘culminating experience’ that will be determined by the student in concert with his/her graduate committee. Culminating experiences could include an intellectually creative project, a final report, or a culminating exam.
*Students preparing for professional school may consider taking more than the required number of electives to prepare for the intense course schedule at most professional schools. This can be discussed with the student’s Major Professor/Advisory Committee.
An exploration of how cell processes form the basis of systems physiology.
An overview of current topics in anatomy and physiology.
An introduction to human anatomy with a focus on clinical relevance.
An introduction to the theory and practice of advanced biomedical laboratory techniques.
Introduces and examines research-based study methods that are applicable to advanced study in medical sciences. Prepares students to prepare an effective application to professional school.
AP641 Introduction to Histology (3 credits)
A brief introduction to the microscopic structure of the cells and tissues of a mammalian body.
AP842 Anatomy II (3 credits)
An introduction to domestic animal anatomy with a focus on clinical relevance.
AP743 Systems Physiology (4 credits)
An introduction to human and domestic animal physiology.
AP894 Comparative Embryology (1 credit)
An overview of developmental anatomy as it relates to clinically important developmental defects and/or normal structure and function of common domestic animals.
A brief introduction to the microscopic structure of the cells and tissues of a mammalian body.
An introduction to domestic animal anatomy with a focus on clinical relevance.
An introduction to human and domestic animal physiology.
An overview of developmental anatomy as it relates to clinically important developmental defects and/or normal structure and function of common domestic animals.
Total: 30 hours
All students earning a master’s degree at Kansas State University must complete a ‘culminating experience’ that will be determined by the student in concert with his/her graduate committee. Culminating experiences could include an intellectually creative project, a final report, or a culminating exam.
*Students preparing for professional school may consider taking more than the required number of electives to prepare for the intense course schedule at most professional schools. This can be discussed with the student’s Major Professor/Advisory Committee.
Electives
Electives are chosen in consultation with the student’s major professor/advisory committee. Potential electives include:
AP (Anatomy & Physiology) – any graduate course
CS (Clinical Sciences) – any graduate course
DMP (Department of Medicinal Pathobiology) – any graduate course
ASI (Animal Sciences and Industry) – any graduate course
BIOCH (Biochemistry) – any graduate course
BIOL (Biology) – any graduate course
Updated Program Schedule
Due to upcoming changes to the Kansas State University academic calendar, the One Year Master’s (OYM) Program in Biomedical Science will transition to a single annual cohort beginning in Fall 2027. Moving forward, new students will begin the program each fall and complete the curriculum over three consecutive semesters.
Curriculum for Fall 2027 Admits and Beyond (Applications accepted until August 1st)
Questions?
For more information about the One Year Master’s Program, please contact:
Dr. Chandler Diehl
Program Director, One Year Master’s Program
Email