BSCR Program Curriculum
During the 7-month training at CSUF, students complete the following stem cell-related coursework:
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BIOL329 - Essential Techniques in Cell Biology (Lecture); summer
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Full-time research in a CSUF lab (summer volunteer); summer
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Regulatory Affairs Requirement (TBD); fall
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BIOL 427 - Stem Cell Biology (Lecture); fall
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BIOL 429 - Techniques in Stem Cell Biology (Lab); fall
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BIOL 480C - Profession Seminar (internship prep.); fall
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BIOL 499L - Independent Research in a selected CSUF lab; fall
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Patient engagement activities & community outreach; fall
BSCR Program Academic Benefits
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Expertise in Stem Cell Research
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Academic advancement and scholarly gains
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Possibility of additional/stronger recommendation letters for the BSCR Scholar (intern)
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Courses apply to B.S. in Biology (C&D, MBB)
BSCR Program Financial Support
- Tuition reimbursement of $3,500/semester (for Spring and Fall) during internship
- Stipends of $2,500/month during internship (from January to December; total: $30,000/year)
These benefits may impact your Financial Aid and Income Tax liability.
The students are required to support themselves during their training at CSUF.
The students are financially responsible for:
- the summer course (BIOL 329)
- full-time enrollment during fall semester.
BSCR Program: Timeline
- 03/09/2022 - 10th annual Stem Cell Symposium
- 04/15/2022 - applications due; up to 10 applicants selected
- Week of 04/25/2022 - interviews
- 05/02/2022 - BSCR Scholars announced
- 06/01/2022 to 07/02/2022 - Essential Techniques in Cell Biology (BIOL 329)
- Summer 2022 - Full-time research at CSUF (volunteer)
- Fall 2022 semester - SC-related courses (listed above)
- February 2023 - Human stem cell training course at the internship site
- 01/03/2023 to 12/22/2023 - Full-time, paid internship
BSCR Program Selection
Successful students will have:
- Completed BIOL 302, BIOL 303 or BIOL 309 or Completed CHEM 421 or 423 (BioChem Majors)
- Demonstrable interest in stem cell research
- Able to discuss scientific method and basic cell and molecular biology
- Integration of stem cell research into your career goals is desired
- Prior research experience is not needed!
- We do not use GPA for cut-offs
- PhD as a career goal is not a requirement