About the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (Texas Tech Health El Paso) L. Frederick Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences provides opportunities for students to develop their interests and prepare a base of knowledge and experience to pursue successful careers in biomedical research and education.
About
The Texas Tech Health El Paso Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences first opened its doors in 2013 as an expansion of the Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. In August 2014, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) officially acknowledged the creation of a freestanding, independent Texas Tech Health El Paso Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. On Jan. 22, 2016, the THECB approved the addition of the Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomedical Sciences to Texas Tech Health El Paso’s program inventory. Following the addition to the M.S. program, on Sept. 1, 2016 the post-baccalaureate certificate program in Biomedical Sciences was officially added to Texas Tech Health El Paso’s program inventory.
Mission
Expected Student Learning Outcomes
Biomedical Concepts and Theories
Students will be able to comprehend basic concepts and theories in the fields of biochemistry, cell biology, laboratory methodologies, genes and function, and biomedical research in relation to human physiology and diseases.
Written and Verbal Communication
Students will be able to express and discuss effectively with peers and professors through oral presentations and written discourse.
Independent Research
Students will be able to plan, organize, conduct, and analyze biomedical research with direction from principal investigator.
Critical Thinking
Students will be able to recall, explain, integrate, and apply key concepts related to the fields of cancer research, infectious diseases, neurosciences, and diabetes & metabolism.
Ethical Behavior
Students will be able to identify, analyze, relate, and address the regulatory environment as well as the normative ethics of conducting biomedical research.
Analytical Thinking
Students will be able to display their understanding of analyzing and presenting data in order to design experiments and present genetic data analysis and basic biostatistics
L. Frederick Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
"We welcome you to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (Texas Tech Health El Paso) L. Frederick Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, where we provide a wealth of opportunity for students to develop and enhance their scientific interests and prepare a base of knowledge and experience to pursue successful careers in biomedical research and related fields. Our formula for success includes comprehensive coursework, sustained laboratory experiences, and training in scholarship and inter-professional teamwork while in school, so that our students are prepared for their professional futures."
-Rajkumar Lakshmanaswamy, Ph.D.
Dean
Texas Tech Health El Paso
L. Frederick Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
