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Admission Requirements

Requirements for Admission to the Biomedical Science MMSc:

Application deadlines 2024

  • Rolling admissions with a priority and final deadline
    for applications
    • May 2024 program start
      • priority deadline April 1, 2024
      • final deadline May 1, 2024
    • August 2024 program start
      • priority deadline June 1, 2024
      • final deadline August 1, 2024
  • A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, with a cumulative and natural science GPA minimum of 3.0.
    • One year (Two Semesters), with labs: 
      • Biology
      • General Chemistry
      • Organic Chemistry
      • Physics
    • One Semester of:
      • Biochemistry
    • General studies are assumed to include:
      • One year of English
      • One semester college Math
      • One semester of Statistics
    • Recommended courses include:
      • One year Anatomy and Physiology with Lab
      • Microbiology
  • Complete a Minimal Technical Standards Health Screening, including current immunizations, and pass a Criminal Background check
  • General track:  MCAT, DAT, or equivalent recommended. Your test status is addressed briefly in the Personal Statement part of the application.
  • Leadership track: GRE or MCAT, DAT, or equivalent recommended. Your test status is addressed briefly in the Personal Statement part of the application.
  • Our programs have May start dates and August start dates. Look at our FAQs or come to an information session to find out which date fits with your plans.
  • For some students needing additional required courses for the Biomedical Science MMSc, the Premedical and Pre-health Studies certificate will allow you to complete those courses.  In addition, the certificate provides you access to a professional Pre-Health Professions advisor to help you develop your career plan.

Required Items by the Graduate School

The Graduate School application site will request the following:

  • An application fee of $50
  • Resume
  • One-page personal statement that specifically addresses your reasons for applying to the program

You will need to have the following material sent to the Graduate school

  • Official transcripts for all of your college and any post-graduate work
  • GRE or MCAT, DAT, or equivalent recommended. Your test status is addressed briefly in the Personal Statement part of the application.
  • TOEFL (if needed)
  • Two letters of recommendation, including at least one from a healthcare provider or scientist and one from a college professor

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