Amalgamation of the Faculty of Health Sciences basic science departments (Anatomy and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Physiology) into the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences (DBMS) provided an exciting opportunity to redefine and deliver integrated and collaborative graduate programs.  The integrated Biomedical and Molecular Sciences graduate program offers three degree programs. Students in the MSc (Anatomical Sciences) receive training in the art of teaching and curriculum design in the anatomical sciences and complete 30 credit units of coursework, a practicum entailing the production of a human anatomy specimen, lecturing and laboratory teaching. Research-based MSc and PhD candidates are trained in hypothesis-based mechanistic research through a program strongly emphasizing experimental work that tests original research questions complemented by a focused course-load tailored to each student’s background and project requirements.