Biomedical science encompasses diverse disciplines aimed at exploring disease mechanisms and developing treatments to improve human health. A Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences is a program that prepares students for various career paths in biomedical research, healthcare, and related industries.
Application Service
To apply to CDU’s biomedical science graduate program, applicants can use the centralized application service PostBacCAS. It’s important to note that not all graduate schools utilize this service. Applicants should visit the respective websites of each graduate school of interest to access the application, with varying deadlines and fees.
Admission Exams
Some commonly accepted exams include the MCAT, GRE, DAT,PCAT or OAT. At CDU, while MCAT and GRE scores are recommended, they are not mandatory. One of the following admission exams should have the minimum score or better.
MCAT: 498
GRE: 300
DAT: 18
PCAT: 70
OAT: 300
Required Courses:
One year of General Biology: BMS 130L & BMS 131L (with Lab)
One year of General Chemistry: BMS 140L & BMS 141L (with Lab)
One year of Organic Chemistry:BMS 210L & BMS 211L (with Lab)
One semester of Calculus or Statistics: MTH 230 OR MTH 150
Requirements often vary from one school to the next. Students should verify course selection with individual programs.
About the Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences Program
The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences is a one-year degree program formulated to prepare students for careers in advanced health professions or for continuation on to Ph.D. level. The program is designed to give you a solid command of biomedicine, medical informatics, and translational science, as well as ensure that you‘ll be well versed in the challenges posed by domestic and international health disparities. Through hands-on experience, you‘ll gain the skills and habits of mind required to excel at biomedical research.
