Biomedical Sciences—Master of Biomedical Sciences
Degree: Master of Biomedical Sciences
Website: Master of Biomedical Sciences
College/School: School of Osteopathic Medicine
Program Handbook: Biomedical Sciences student handbook
Apply to UIW: Application for the Master of Biomedical Sciences program
Program Overview
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 36 total credit hours over two semesters.
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, pro-seminars, 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.
Admission Requirements
— 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:
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8 credit hours |
| General Chemistry with Lab:
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8 credit hours |
| Organic Chemistry with Lab:
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4 credit hours (Organic Chemistry II is also required
if seeking entry to medical, dental, or veterinary school.) |
| Biochemistry:
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3 credit hours |
| Physics with Lab:
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4 credit hours (8 credit hours required if seeking entry
to medical, dental, or veterinary school.) |
| Mathematics (Calculus or Statistics):
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3 credit hours
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Human Anatomy
or Anatomy and Physiology I:
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3 to 4 credit hours (Required only for students seeking
Physician Assistant, Pharmacy,
and Physical Therapy Pathways;
required for students seeking medical school entry.)
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Human Anatomy
or Anatomy and Physiology II:
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3 to 4 credit hours (Required only for students seeking
Physician Assistant, Pharmacy,
and Physical Therapy Pathways;
required for students seeking medical school entry.)
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Degree Plan
Successful completion of the master of biomedical sciences program requires a minimum of 36 credit hours, and successful completion of all core curriculum with letter grades of “B” or higher.
Core Curriculum
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Elective Options
| BMSC 6310 | Success Skills: Strategies for Studying and Lifelong Learning | 3 |
| BMSC 6130 | Medical Spanish | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Notes: See Admission page for prerequisites.