Hybrid Non-Thesis Track

M.S. in Skin Biology and Dermatological Sciences

The M.S. in Skin Biology and Dermatological Sciences (M.S. in SBDS) Program offers two tracks: non-thesis and thesis. The non-thesis track is designed for students who wish to enhance their understanding of skin biology and related sciences through rigorous coursework. It can be an ideal fit for those from industry or other organizations.

Below is the typical full-time curriculum plan for the non-thesis track.

First Summer Semester

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Course	Description	Credits
DER600	Cutaneous Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Genetics	3 credits

Fall Semester

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Course	Description	Credits
DER 601	Introduction to Dermatology	1 credit
DER 603	Skin Biology and Pathophysiology	3 credits
DER 605	Skin Microbiology and Immunology	3 credits
DER 606	Dermato-epidemiology	2 credits
DER 631	Advances in Dermatology	1 credit
DER 641	Frontiers in Sciences	1 credit

Spring Semester

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Course	Description	Credits
DER 607	Dermatopharmacology	2 credits
DER 608	Photobiology and Photomedicine	1 credit
DER 609	Skin Carcinogenesis	2 credits
DER 610	Clinical Skin Diseases	2 credits
DER 613	Techniques in Skin Research	1 credit
DER 622	Introduction to Dermatopathology	1 credit
DER 632	Advances in Dermatology	1 credit
DER 642	Frontiers in Sciences	1 credit

Second Summer Semester

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Course	Description	Credits
DER 611	Visualizing the Skin	2 credits
DER 612	Grant Writing	1 credit
DER 623	Techniques in Skin Research-II	1 credit
DER 614	Innovation in Dermatology	1 credit
DER 615	Dermatology Health Care Delivery	1 credit
DER 633	Advances in Dermatology	1 credit
DER 643	Frontiers in Sciences	1 credit