Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences -Non-Thesis

The M.S. program and certificate in the Biomedical Sciences are designed to achieve the following: 1) to prepare students for future entry into medical and other professional schools in the health sciences and 2) to provide students with advanced knowledge in the biomedical sciences.Upon completion of the degree program, students will gain a thorough knowledge of biomedical concepts developed through courses that focus on the changing face of medicine and biotechnology. This program will foster strategic and critical thinking, logical analysis, and propose solutions to the challenges of medicine, the allied health sciences, and biotechnology.The expected program learning outcomes of students enrolled in the Master of Science in the Biomedical Sciences include:Demonstrate a conceptual competence of the basic biomedical sciences.Develop a framework for maintaining technological currency in the biomedical sciences and healthcare.Develop critical thinking skills for applying scientific knowledge in problem-solving.Acquire skills for developing hypotheses, analyzing data, and interpreting and communicating results in the biomedical sciences.Develop written and oral skills for communicating effectively and professionally.Promote ethical standards for all professional activities in the biomedical sciences and healthcare.

To apply for admission to the M.S. program in Biomedical Sciences, applicants must submit the following:Completed Application for Admission to the Graduate School;Official transcript(s)Official copy of one of the following: GRE (with writing score), GMAT or MCAT, PCAT, OAT, DAT, or equivalent.Two letters of recommendation from professors, physicians, or other appropriate professionals that address the applicant’s potential for success in a graduate program; andA 500-word personal statement that addresses the applicant’s professional goals, readiness for graduate school, and potential for completing the M.S. B.M.S. program. Applicants may be admitted unconditionally if they meet the following requirements:Applicants who have completed a master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university may be admitted unconditionally. Applicants must submit all materials listed in Admission Requirements for the M.S. in Biomedical Sciences.Attained a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and achieved a minimum of 2.5 GPA in all undergraduate courses.Have an acceptable score on the appropriate entrance exam: GRE 290 (recommended: 150 verbal, 140 quantitative) and GRE writing score. If the student has taken the MCAT (recommended: 487), DAT (recommended: 16), or equivalent professional exam, then this may be substituted for the GRE.