To be considered for admission to the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) program, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
- An earned bachelor’s degree from an institutionally accredited college or university
- Completion of all prerequisite coursework (see below) with a grade of ‘C’ or better
- Biology with lab: 8 semester hours
- General chemistry with lab: 8 semester hours
- Organic chemistry with lab: 8 semester hours
- Physics with lab: 8 semester hours
- English composition or Literature: 6 semester hours
- Social or behavioral sciences: 6 semester hours
- A cumulative and science GPA of 2.6 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
- Official standardized test scores: MCAT, GRE, PCAT, or DAT (other standardized exams may be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Completed application via PostBacCAS*
- Resume including all relevant volunteer and paid work experience, along with service and leadership activities
- At least two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the candidate’s suitability to attend a graduate program in biomedical sciences. Appropriate references include healthcare professionals, pre-health advisors, basic science faculty members, and employment supervisors. Applicants are strongly encouraged to include letters from multiple categories (e.g., one letter from a health care provider and another from a basic science faculty member). Please refrain from requesting letters from family members or friends.
International students: The MSBS program will consider international applicants. Demonstrated English language proficiency is required; preference will be given to applicants who have previously attended an institutionally accredited college or university in the US.
*All prospective applicants must apply through PostBacCAS.