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Degrees Offered: MS in biomedical science
(genetics), PhD in biomedical science (genetics)
The Academic Program
The department offers the MS and PhD degrees in
biomedical science (genetics) with concentrations in the areas of human
and evolutionary genetics, molecular and cell genetics, and population
and evolutionary genetics. Intended candidates for the MS degree must
have or acquire adequate preparation in biology, calculus, chemistry
through organic chemistry, physics, and genetics. Additional preparation
will depend upon the area of genetics in which the candidate wishes to
specialize. For population and statistical genetics, an adequate
mathematical background is advisable. For molecular genetics, organic
chemistry and biochemistry are desirable.
Students pursuing an MS in biomedical sciences
(genetics) fall into two categories, depending on whether they opt for a
Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis) master’s degree. The MS Plan B
is usually a terminal degree, appropriate for professionals in primary
and secondary education, nursing, medical technology, government, and
related fields who wish to obtain broad training in modern genetics to
advance their credentials in their chosen fields. The MS Plan A serves
as a qualifying examination for students who intend to continue toward
the PhD in any of several biomedical sciences degree programs,
particularly genetics. It may also serve as a terminal degree for those
who wish to pursue careers as research technicians, either in the public
or private sector. Those who seek the PhD degree usually wish to make a
career in college and university teaching and research, in research for
industry and government, or in medicine, dentistry, or medical
technology.
All students registered for graduate degrees in
genetics are expected to participate in GENE 654 each semester. In order
to develop skills and basic genetic knowledge necessary for interaction
with students in both discussion and laboratory settings, degree
candidates are required to assist in the department’s undergraduate
curriculum. MS and PhD candidates must assist in at least one course.
Advising
Complete details about the graduate programs and
faculty in genetics, as well as financial aid available to prospective
students, may be obtained upon request from the department.
Graduate Study
Master’s Degree
Prospective MS candidates may choose either the Plan A
(thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis) programs. Plan A is taken by students
wishing to proceed to the PhD degree. The Plan B option is offered for
medical students, students in the health sciences, or others who would
benefit from a knowledge of genetics in their chosen fields.
Requirements
Minimum required course work for both options consists
of BIOM 621 and GENE 650, 671, 672, 680, and two semesters of 654.
Equivalent courses may be substituted for students concurrently enrolled
in the Cellular, Molecular, and Neurosciences (CMNS) or other graduate
special programs. Additional requirements for Plan A students are at
least 2 credit hours of GENE 699, for which enrollment is required by no
later than the fifth semester; GENE 700; any individualized course work
specified by the thesis committee; and successful defense of the thesis.
In lieu of a thesis, additional course requirements for Plan B are at
least 6 credit hours of further course work chosen from the
department’s graduate courses; GENE 699 (6 credit hours); and
successful presentation of both oral and written reports on the directed
research project to the program committee.
Doctoral Degree
Intended candidates for the PhD degree are expected to
possess an MS Plan A degree in genetics or its equivalent. PhD
candidates must have demonstrated a potential for undertaking original
research in genetics.
Requirements
Formal course requirements for the PhD, beyond
completion of the requirements for the MS Plan A option or equivalent
are GENE 654 (two semesters), GENE 699 (enrollment required by the third
semester), GENE 800, and any additional courses specified by the
dissertation committee.
Medical History
Biomedical Science T-101
960 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8287
Fax: (808) 956-5506
The Division of Medical History (MDHX) examines the
general area of medical history, particularly that of the Pacific and
Asia. It is strengthened by a growing collection of material in the
Hawai‘i Medical Library.
Medical Technology
Biomedical Science C-206
1960 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8557
Fax: (808) 956-5506
Web: www.hawaii.edu/medtech/Medtech.html
Faculty
P. L. Taylor, MS (Chair)--medical technology
N. N. Ebisu, BS--medical technology
K. K. Hamamoto, BS--medical technology
K. K. Morton, BS--medical technology
D. Y. Teshima, MPH--medical technology
*A. G. Theriault, PhD--clinical chemistry
*Graduate Faculty
Degree Offered: BS in medical technology
The Academic Program
Medical technology (MEDT) is a health-care profession
in which medical technologists (clinical laboratory scientists) perform
laboratory procedures used for the promotion of health and the
diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of diseases. Technical skills
needed to carry out the tasks include microscopy, venipuncture,
manipulation of various labware, and operation of automated instruments.
Results of these procedures are essential to the delivery of quality
health care. The field is broad and involves several disciplines:
chemistry, hematology, immunohematology (blood banking), immunology, and
microbiology.
Medical technology is a constantly evolving
profession. The continued development of the health-care industry and
the emergence of other career opportunities have sustained the demand
for clinical laboratory scientists. Employment opportunities exist in
hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, reference laboratories, DNA
labs, research, education, forensic medicine, industry, consulting,
sales, marketing, veterinary medicine, and many more areas. |