FBS I : Foundations in Biomedical Sciences
Foundations in Biomedical Sciences or “FBS I” is an integrated 1st year PhD curriculum for many participating doctoral programs/departments including:
- Biochemistry
- Biophysics
- Genetics and Genomics
- Microbiology
- Molecular Medicine
- Nutrition and Metabolism
- Orofacial and Skeletal Biology
- Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
- Physiology
The full-year integrated curriculum allows basic knowledge from many core disciplines to be presented. Modules 1-4 are required for most participating programs while several courses are available as electives during module 5.
Course |
Title |
Module |
| FC 711 | Protein structure, catalysis & interaction | 1 |
| FC 712 | Structure and Function of the Genome | 2 |
| FC 713 | Architecture & Dynamics of the Cell | 3 |
| FC 714 | Mechanisms of Cell Communication | 4 |
| FC 715 | Translational Genetics and Genomics | 5g |
| FC 706 | Molecular Metabolism | 5m |
| FC 717 | Physiology of Specialized Cells | 5p |
| FC 708 | Professional Development Skills | |
| FC 762 | Critical Thinking in Biomedical Research | |
| FC 764 | Professional Presentation Skills |
FBS courses have irregular start and stop times so please visit the current course offerings page or student link for start dates and times.
For more information please see FBS I Roles and Responsibilities.