Requirements for Admission to the Biomedical Science MMSc:
Application Deadlines
Rolling admissions with a priority and final deadline for applications
May program start
priority deadline April 1
final deadline May 1
August program start
priority deadline June 1
final deadline August 1
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
