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Biomedical Sciences (Master of Biomedical Sciences)

See: Master of Biomedical Sciences

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.

Core Curriculum

Fall Semester

BMSC 6420Human Anatomy I

4

BMSC 6315Advanced Cellular Biology and Biochemistry

3

BMSC 6220Health Humanities

2

BMSC 6245Research Methods and Design I

2

BMSC 6350Epidemiology

3

BMSC 6135Professional Development Seminar I

1

Total Credit Hours:15

Spring Semester

BMSC 6430Human Anatomy II

4

BMSC 6325Biomedical Physiology

3

BMSC 6305Introduction to Bioethics

3

BMSC 6425Microbial Pathogenesis

4

BMSC 6250Research Methods and Design II

2

BMSC 6150Professional Development Seminar II

1

Total Credit Hours:17

Summer Semester

BMSC 6335Genetics

3

BMSC 6175Capstone Project

1

Total Credit Hours:4
 

Elective Options

BMSC 6310Success Skills: Strategies for Studying and Lifelong Learning

3

BMSC 6130Medical Spanish

1

BMSC 6140Healthcare Quality Improvement and Performance Measurement

1

BMSC 6330Foundational Patient Care and Clinical Skills

3

Total Credit Hours:7