Biomedical Sciences MA / MBS Comparison
These programs are designed to help students with a bachelor’s degree improve their academic foundation in the biomedical sciences. Whether you want a coursework only program or a significant research experience, we have a program for you.
| Program Details | MA in Biomedical Sciences | MBS in Biomedical Sciences |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 9 months | 21 months |
| Start | Fall Quarter only | Fall Quarter only |
| Credits (Quarter Hour) | 45 minimum | 72 minimum |
| Class Size | 90-95 | 25-30 |
Admission Requirements
| Admission Requirement | MA in Biomedical Sciences | MBS in Biomedical Sciences |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | yes | yes |
| Minimum GPA | 2.75 out of 4.00 | 2.75 out of 4.00 |
| Test Scores (GRE, MCAT, PCAT, DAT, OAT) | Optional | Optional |
| Letters of Recommendation | One letter - individual or committee | One letter - individual or committee |
| Transcripts | From each college/university attended | From each college/university attended |
Prerequisite Courses
| Course | MA in Biomedical Sciences | MBS in Biomedical Sciences |
|---|---|---|
| Biology with Lab | 8 semester hours / 12 quarter hours | strongly recommended |
| General Chemistry with Lab | 8 semester hours / 12 quarter hours | strongly recommended |
| Organic Chemistry with Lab | 8 semester hours / 12 quarter hours | strongly recommended |
| Physics | 4 semester hours / 6 quarter hours | strongly recommended |
| Mathematics | 3 semester hours / 4 quarter hours | strongly recommended |
Curriculum
| Course | MA in Biomedical Sciences | MBS in Biomedical Sciences |
|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy | Required | Elective |
| Neuroscience | Required | Elective |
| Biochemistry | Required | Required |
| Immunology | Required | Required |
| Microbiology | Required | Required |
| Pharmacology | Required | Elective |
| Physiology | Required | Required |
| Ethics of Research & Experimentation | Elective | Required |
| Pathophysiology | Required | Elective |
| Professional Development | Required | Required |
| Human Genetics | Required | Required |
| Literature Review | Not Offered | Required |
| Principles of Biostatistics | Not Offered | Required |
| Fundamentals of Research | Not Offered | Required |
| Research Design and Methodology | Elective | Required |
| Seminar in the Biomedical Sciences | Not Offered | Required |
| Laboratory Research | Elective | Required |
| Journal Club | Elective | Required |
| Thesis Proposal | Not Offered | Required |
| Thesis | Not Offered | Required |
| Electives | 4 credit hours | 9 credit hours |