May
Next Program Start Date
The Master of Medical Science in Biomedical Science (M.M.Sc.) at Miami University is designed to build on your passion for the health sciences and enhance your preparation for medical school or related professional programs such as dentistry, optometry, and physician’s assistant.
May
Next Program Start Date
12 Months
Program Duration - General Focus Track
32
Program Credit Hours
Applications
Accepted Year Round
At the program’s start, you choose from a general focus track or a leadership focus track. The general track (32 credits) caters to students looking for a traditional educational path to medical school, while the leadership track (47 credits) is ideal for students with an interest in administration or management positions in health care or those who may need additional support in strengthening their science background or application credentials. Using evidence-based curriculum and clinical shadowing experiences, each aspect of the program enhances your understanding of both biomedical science and pre-clinical science, supporting you through personalized mentoring each step of the way.
The general focus track serves as a traditional pathway to medical school or for immediate employment in the health care sector.
To complete this track, students enroll in 32 credits across a 12-month period.
Students seeking to become physician associates typically favor the general focus (Pre-PA Students) track.
This track is similar to the general focus track; however, students in this track who are subsequently admitted to the Miami University Physician Associate program may be able to apply some credits toward both the M.M.Sc. in Biomedical Science and M.M.Sc. in Physician Associate Studies degrees.
The 47-credit leadership focus track is designed for students seeking extensive preparation beyond the general focus track.*
By collaborating with Miami University’s Farmer School of Business, each part of the track prepares them to lead clinical practices or health care-affiliated enterprises.
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* Calculate your Science GPA based on CHM, BIO, MBI, MTH, PHY, STA courses. If your science GPA is < 3.3, you are a good candidate for our Leadership Program.
The M.M.Sc. program is a minimum 32-credit program, with curriculum divided into the following tracks: the general focus track, the Pre-Physician Associate general track (Pre-PA), and the leadership focus track.
All tracks share the following curriculum:
While all tracks follow the same curriculum, the leadership focus track requires an additional 15 credits and requires 24 months to complete. Successful completion of the leadership focus track awards students a Master of Medical Science in Biomedical Science along with a graduate certificate in Business Management.
All biomedical science students engage in diverse shadowing experiences where they observe clinical practices to reinforce coursework and grasp professional industry standards. Students have the autonomy to choose their shadowing placements, allowing them to explore diverse career options — from experiences such as technical support to involvement in volunteer organizations. These experiential activities play a pivotal role in establishing a foundation for the capstone experience.
After finishing the clinical shadowing experience required for all three tracks, students complete a capstone experience which provides a framework to reflect on their professional growth during the biomedical science master’s program.
This involves presenting a comprehensive view of the health care sector, considering historical, economic, or sociological perspectives, and identifying specific challenges and opportunities for growth. Each student focuses on their distinctive potential, offering contributions derived from their own academic, clinical, and field experiences. The capstone concludes with the submission of a written report and a public presentation to the student’s peers and faculty.
The hands-on Master of Medical Science (M.M.Sc.) in Biomedical Science program is designed to enhance your credentials for entry into medical school or related healthcare programs and increase your marketability for a health career.
To ensure you emerge as a well-rounded healthcare professional, you will leverage the skills acquired from the curriculum and shadowing experiences to meet the following learning outcomes:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment for medical scientists to outpace the average for all occupations by 2032. Reflecting this demand, compensation continues to grow, with medical scientists earning a median annual salary of $99,930 — nearly double that of all occupations.
Graduates of the biomedical science master’s program are equipped to enter medical school or pursue related graduate health care programs to become physician assistants, dentists, optometrists, and more. The degree also positions them for the following professional roles:
In the medical device industry and advanced surgical robotics, I can spend one day in the operating room supporting physicians and the next day with business executives in the corporate office. The Miami University Biomedical Science Leadership program is positioned to simultaneously provide excellent clinical training and business education.
Greg Roche, CEO, Distalmotion, '95, B.A. Sociology
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Choose a distinct general track or leadership track and start working toward a personalized and accelerated health care career by enrolling in Miami University’s Master of Medical Science in Biomedical Science program!
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