ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Master’s in Biomedical Sciences, MA
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- 9 monthsProgram Duration
- Full-timeAttendance Mode
- Chicago & SchaumburgCampus Locations
- Fall, Spring, SummerStart Terms
- STEM DesignatedProgram Feature
The Master's in Biomedical Sciences (MA) at Roosevelt University is designed to strengthen your scientific background and enhance your profile for admission to health professional schools. This program offers flexibility, allowing you to tailor your coursework to your specific interests through a selection of lectures, labs, and shadowing opportunities. The full-time, 9-month program is delivered in person on the Chicago or Schaumburg campuses and is STEM-designated, meeting F1 visa requirements. Admissions are open for Fall, Spring, and Summer start dates.
Curriculum
Complete the accelerated program in as few as nine months. Your coursework will prepare you for your first-year courses in your health professional program.
- Core Courses
- Clinical Bioethics and Medical Literature
- Biology of Cancer
- Physiology: Mechanisms and Disorders
- Biology of Aging
- Human Cadaver Biology
Careers
The MA in Biomedical Sciences program is designed to serve as a strong foundation for students aiming to enter health professional schools. It helps build scientific knowledge, test-preparation skills, and application readiness for further study in healthcare fields.
- Preparation for Medical School
- Preparation for Dental School
- Preparation for Physician Assistant (PA) Programs
- Preparation for Pharmacy School
- Preparation for Optometry School
- Other Health Professional Programs
Frequently asked questions
- What are the entry requirements for the Master's in Biomedical Sciences program?
- Applicants need a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with transcripts from all previously attended US colleges and universities. Prerequisite courses in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology are also required. A letter of intent is needed if your GPA is below 2.8.
- How long does the Master's in Biomedical Sciences program take to complete?
- The program is designed as a full-time, accelerated course that can be completed in as few as nine months.
- When can I start the Master's in Biomedical Sciences program?
- Admissions are open for Fall, Spring, and Summer start dates, with ongoing application submissions for all intakes.
- How do I apply to the Master's in Biomedical Sciences program?
- You can complete the online application, pay a $40 fee, and submit transcripts from all previously attended US colleges. Optional GRE, MCAT, PCAT, or DAT scores are recommended, and a letter of intent is required if your GPA is below 2.8.
- What career paths can I pursue after graduating from this program?
- The program is designed to prepare students for admission to health professional schools, including Medical School, Dental School, Physician Assistant (PA) Programs, Pharmacy School, and Optometry School.
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degreeIn a relevant field. Transcripts from all previously attended US colleges and universities are required. A letter of intent is needed if GPA is below 2.8.
Prerequisite CoursesMathematics (one year, calculus recommended), Chemistry (four courses including general and organic), Physics (two courses covering classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity & magnetism), Biology (minimum one course beyond introductory). Courses in biochemistry, anatomy/physiology, and/or microbiology are strongly encouraged.
GRE, MCAT, PCAT or DAT scores are optional but recommended. In some cases, admission with guidance to complete prerequisite courses may be offered.
Fees
Tuition (international)Tuition fees are not specified.
Tuition (home)Tuition fees are not specified.
LivingLiving cost estimates are not specified.
A $40 application fee is required.
How to apply
1. Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form.
2. Pay Application FeeA $40 application fee is required.
3. Submit TranscriptsProvide official or unofficial transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities in the United States.
4. Submit Test Scores (Optional)Unofficial GRE, MCAT, PCAT, or DAT scores are recommended.
5. Letter of IntentSubmit a letter of intent if your GPA is below 2.8.
6. Transcript ReviewUpon application submission, your transcripts will be reviewed for prerequisite course completion.
Frequently asked questions
What are the entry requirements for the Master's in Biomedical Sciences program?
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Applicants need a bachelor's degree in a relevant field with transcripts from all previously attended US colleges and universities. Prerequisite courses in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology are also required. A letter of intent is needed if your GPA is below 2.8.
How long does the Master's in Biomedical Sciences program take to complete?
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The program is designed as a full-time, accelerated course that can be completed in as few as nine months.
When can I start the Master's in Biomedical Sciences program?
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Admissions are open for Fall, Spring, and Summer start dates, with ongoing application submissions for all intakes.
How do I apply to the Master's in Biomedical Sciences program?
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You can complete the online application, pay a $40 fee, and submit transcripts from all previously attended US colleges. Optional GRE, MCAT, PCAT, or DAT scores are recommended, and a letter of intent is required if your GPA is below 2.8.
What career paths can I pursue after graduating from this program?
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The program is designed to prepare students for admission to health professional schools, including Medical School, Dental School, Physician Assistant (PA) Programs, Pharmacy School, and Optometry School.