Research currently conducted includes systems, cellular and molecular projects conducted in humans, research animals, isolated organs or tissues, and cultured cells. The curriculum consists of courses in modern biomedical sciences, introductory and advanced courses in pharmacology, and several laboratory rotations. The MBA component is offered through the College of Business at Penn State Harrisburg. Qualified students receive a stipend and tuition waiver. An inter college program with research at the College of Medicine based in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology is designed to prepare highly qualified individuals for productive careers in basic or applied research at the metabolic, cellular or molecular level.
Graduate students benefit from a diverse base of research and training opportunities.
The Department of Neuroscience and Anatomy offers training programs leading to a Masters or Doctoral degrees in Anatomy for individuals interested in acquiring advanced training in the anatomical sciences. The Anaotmy Master's Program is a two year period course of study during which time the student will acquire expertise in gross anatomy, microscopic anatomy, and embryology. Study in these traditional areas will be augmented by courses offered by the Department of Neuroscience and Anatomyk, or by other departments within the College of Medicine. As part of the thesis requirement, each student will conduct original resarch under the supervision of a faculty member culminating in a written master's thesis. Teaching responsibilities in the anatomical sciences are required in the 2nd year.