RGME Courses and Curriculum

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Full-time students can complete the 30-credit hour master's degree in one year, but most often complete the program within 18-months. The program can also be completed on a part-time basis on a schedule that works for you!

The required core courses provide the foundational elements of RGME, including; stem-cell biology, biomaterial engineering, medical product development, federal regulations, bioethics, and how to take a discovery to market.

In addition, students select an independent study in either hands-on laboratory research or an industry internship. Various science, law, and business development electives, paired with seminars and career development opportunities, round out your tailored experience. In lieu of a thesis, students create public presentations and written scientific projects throughout the program.

Required Core Courses for RGME

All MS Regenerative Medicine and Entrepreneurship students must complete these required courses which total 15 credit hours.

Practice-oriented Elective Options

Elective options that teach students the skills needed to bring an idea from concept into commercialization. 

Natural Science Elective Options

RGME students must complete a minimum of 6 credit hours of science-based elective coursework. These natural science courses can be taken to satisfy this requirement.

Biomedical Engineering Elective Options

RGME students must complete a minimum of 6 credit hours of science-based elective coursework. These biomedical engineering courses can be taken to satisfy this requirement.

Pathology, Pharmacology, and Regenerative Medicine Elective Options

RGME students must complete a minimum of 6 credit hours of science-based elective coursework. These courses from various disciplines can be taken to satisfy this requirement.

Business Development and Entrepreneurship Elective Options

Elective course options offered through the CWRU Weatherhead School of Management.

Law and Compliance Elective Options

Elective course options offered through the CWRU School of Law.

Independent Study Credit Options

MS RGME students must complete a minimum of 3 credit hours of independent study.