Biomedical Sciences (MBS)
See: Biomedical Sciences (MBS)
College/School: School of Osteopathic Medicine
Program Handbook: Biomedical Sciences student handbook
The Master of Biomedical Sciences is a full-time one-year master’s degree program that provides students with the background necessary to pursue a variety of careers in the health professions and biomedical sciences. The multidisciplinary course of study is intended for students wishing to bolster their competitiveness for medical school and other health professions. The degree requires 37 total credit hours over two semesters and one summer term.
The curriculum integrates graduate-level biomedical science coursework, research exposure, and early clinical experiences to provide students with extensive knowledge and enhanced technical and critical thinking skills. The curricular design engages students in interactive small and large group learning and incorporates team-based learning, proseminars, medical simulation lab, community service learning, and critical reflection. These pedagogies will contextualize and reinforce classroom learning and ensure that students are proficient in clinical and laboratory reasoning skills.
Admissions
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent verification in the case of international degrees.
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate, graduate and/or professional schools.
- Three letters of recommendation:
- At least one letter from faculty member and one letter from a health care provider; committee letters are accepted.
- Official Score Reports are required for specific disciplines:
-
GRE (Graduate Record Examination) for Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy.
- DAT (Dental Admission Test) for Dental.
- MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) for PreMed.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
Prerequisites
In addition to the above requirements and the general requirements listed in the graduate admissions section of this bulletin, the following are prerequisites for the Master of Biomedical Sciences program:
| Biology with lab: |
8 credit hours |
| General Chemistry with lab: |
8 credit hours |
| Organic Chemistry with lab: |
4 credit hours (Organic Chemistry II is also required if seeking entry to medical, dental, or veterinary school) |
| Biochemistry: |
3 credit hours |
| Physics with lab: |
4 credit hours (8 credit hours are required if seeking entry to medical, dental, or veterinary school) |
| Mathematics (Calculus or Statistics): |
3 credit hours |
| Human Anatomy or Anatomy & Physiology I: |
3 to 4 credit hours (Required only for students seeking Physician Assistant, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy pathways. Recommended for students seeking medical school entry) |
| Human Physiology or Anatomy & Physiology II: |
3 to 4 semester hours (Required only for students seeking Physician Assistant, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy pathways. Recommended for students seeking medical school entry) |
Apply to UIW
Application for the Master of Biomedical Sciences program
Degree Requirements
Successful completion of the master of biomedical sciences program requires
- a minimum of 37 credit hours, and
- successful completion of all core curriculum with letter grades of “B” or higher.
Curriculum
Fall Semester (15 semester hours)
Spring Semester (16 semester hours)
Summer Semester (6 semester hours)
Elective Options
| BMSC 6310 | Success Skills: Strategies for Studying and Lifelong Learning | 3 |
| BMSC 6130 | Medical Spanish | 1 |
| BMSC 6140 | Healthcare Quality Improvement and Performance Measurement | 1 |
| BMSC 6330 | Foundational Patient Care and Clinical Skills | 3 |