Instruction consists of lecture, laboratories, case conferences and problem-based learning.
Students begin their study of the basic sciences with the Human Systems course, which presents the normal structure and function of cells, tissues and the organ systems. This is followed by the Human Development and Health course, which focuses on the biological, psychological, and social development of humans, and the legal and ethical issues associated with the provision of health care across the lifespan. The BMS track concludes with the Mechanisms of Disease course, which presents the pathology and pathophysiology of the organ systems, infectious diseases, and principles of therapeutics, especially pharmacology. The course covers the basic elements of human anatomy, histology, biochemistry, physiology, cell biology and genetics. Also included is an introduction to biostatistics.