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Master of Biomedical Sciences in Downers Grove
Admission Requirements
International Students
Technical Standards for Admission
Application Process
Selection Process
Matriculation Process
Articualtion Agreement
Transfer Credit
Dual-Degree Options
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Biomedical Sciences Admission
The Biomedical Sciences Program currently uses a rolling admissions process. Completed applications are reviewed and decisions are made at regular intervals during the admissions cycle. Admission into a full-time program is on an annual basis. Admission into a part-time program occurs each quarter prior to the start of classes. Admission is considered on a competitive basis for prospective students who hold a bachelor's level or higher degree from a regionally accredited program.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Master of Biomedical Sciences Program, an applicant must have:
- A bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale from their undergraduate or higher degree programs
- Test scores less than five years old from either:
• Graduate Record Examination general test (GRE) using the institutional code for Midwestern University of 1769. Contact Educational Testing Services (ETS) at 866/473-4373 or visit www.ets.org.
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• Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores. Contact the MCAT Program Office at 202/828-0690 or visit www.aamc.org/students/mcat.
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• Dental Admission Test (DAT) scores. Contact the American Dental Association (ADA) at 312/440-2500 or visit www.ada.org.
OR
• Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) scores. Contact Harcourt Assessment, Inc. (also known as Pearson) at 800/622-3231 or visit www.pcatweb.info. - Passage of the Midwestern University criminal background check
- Commitment to abide by the Midwestern University Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
An international student must satisfy all of the requirements for admission to the college or program that apply to a student who has completed all of his/her prerequisite coursework in the U.S. at a regionally accredited college or university. In addition, an international student must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This may be accomplished by satisfying both of the following requirements:
1. The international student has completed a minimum of two full time semesters or three full time quarters of instruction at a postsecondary institution in the United States. Completed coursework must include a minimum of 50% of the prerequisite science coursework for the college or program of interest, 6 semester hours of non-remedial English composition, and 3 semester hours of public speaking/speech. Student must complete coursework with a grade of C or better (grades of C- are not acceptable).
2. The international student must submit official TOEFL scores. A minimum passing score is 550 (paper version, maximum score 677) or 100 (internet version, maximum score 120). The TOEFL scores must be from an exam taken within two years of the anticipated date of matriculation into the college or program.
If the international student wishes to receive credit for prerequisite coursework completed at a college or university outside of the United States, he/she must submit an official, detailed, course-by-course evaluation of this coursework. The student must obtain this evaluation from one of the following services:
1. Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE): 414/289-3400 or Fax 414/289-3411 (www.ece.org, e-mail: info@ece.org)
2. Josef Silny & Associates International Education Consultants: 305/273-1616 or Fax 305/273-1338
3. World Education Service (WES): 212/966-6311 or Fax 212/739-6100 (www.wes.org, email: info@wes.org)
Based on the official foreign transcript evaluation and the grade earned in the course(s), the college or program will decide if it will apply any of these credits toward fulfillment of its prerequisites.
International Applicant Packet
Technical Standards for Admission
Acandidate must have abilities and skills in five areas: I) observation; II) communication; III) motor; IV) intellectual, conceptual, integrative, and quantitative; and V) behavioral and social. Technological compensation can be made for some limitation in certain of these areas, but a candidate should be able to perform in a reasonably independent manner.
I. Observation: The candidate must be able to accurately make observations at a distance and close at hand. Observation necessitates the functional use of the sense of vision and somatic sensation and is enhanced by the functional use of all of the other senses.
II. Communication: The candidate must be able to communicate effectively, efficiently and sensitively in both oral and written form and be able to perceive nonverbal communication.
III. Motor: Candidates must be able to coordinate both gross and fine muscular movements, maintain equilibrium and have functional use of the senses of touch and vision. The candidate must possess sufficient postural control, neuromuscular control and eye-to-hand coordination to perform profession-specific skills and tasks.
IV. Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative, and Quantitative Abilities: The candidate must be able to problem solve, measure, calculate, reason, analyze, record and synthesize large amounts of information in a timely manner. The candidate must be able to comprehend three-dimensional relationships and understand spatial relationships.
V. Behavioral and Social Attributes: The candidate must possess the emotional health required for full utilization of his/her intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment and the consistent, prompt completion of all responsibilities and the development of mature, sensitive and effective relationships. Candidates must be able to tolerate physically, mentally and emotionally taxing workloads and to function effectively under stress. The candidate must be able to adapt to changing environments, to display flexibility, and to learn to function in the face of uncertainties. Compassion, integrity, concern for others, effective interpersonal skills, willingness and ability to function as an effective team player, interest and motivation to learn are all personal qualities required during the educational process.
Candidates are required to certify that they understand and meet these Technical Standards. Candidates must provide such certification prior to matriculation. Candidates who may not meet the Technical Standards must inform the Director of Admissions, who will then contact the Dean of Students. The Dean of Students, in consultation with the academic dean (and program director), will identify and discuss what accommodations, if any, the College(/Program) would need to make that would allow the candidate to complete the curriculum. The College(/Program) is not able to grant accommodations that alter the educational standards of the curriculum. Students must meet the Technical Standards for the duration of enrollment in their professional program.
Application Process
To be considered for admission into the Master of Biomedical Sciences Program, applicants must submit the following items to the Office of Admissions:
1. Completed applications
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The application, forms and instructions are available at www.midwestern.edu; click on the IL Biomedical Sciences Program section. For questions about the application or the admissions process, contact the Office of Admissions as noted below. Applications must include a nonrefundable, nonwaivable application fee of $50.
2. Letters of recommendation
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Applicants must submit two signed and sealed letters of recommendation.
3. Applicants must submit official transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges or universities attended.
4. Applicants must submit standardized test scores that are less than five years old from GRE, MCAT, DAT, or PCAT.
Send application materials to:
Office of Admissions
Midwestern University
555 31st Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
800/458-6253
admissil@midwestern.edu
Please Note: Applicants are responsible for notifying the Office of Admissions of any changes in their mailing address or e-mail address. All requests for applications withdrawal must be made in writing.
Selection Process
The The Master of Biomedical Sciences Program currently uses a rolling admissions process. Completed applications are reviewed and decisions are made at regular intervals during the admissions cycle. Students matriculate into the full-time Program starting in the Fall Quarter. Admission is considered on a competitive basis for prospective students who hold a bachelor's level or higher degree from regionally accredited programs. Multiple criteria are used to select the most qualified candidates from an applicant pool that exceeds the number of seats available.
Applications are reviewed by the Office of Admissions for completeness and referred to the Director of the Biomedical Sciences Program. Final acceptance into the Master of Biomedical Sciences Program is determined by the Biomedical Sciences Program Admissions Committee with the approval of the Director of the Program and the Dean of the College of Health Sciences. Decisions on acceptance are made until the maximum enrollment for each program is reached. Candidates are encouraged to submit their completed application early in the admissions cycle to maximize competitiveness.
Matriculation Process
The matriculation process begins after applicants receive notification of their acceptance into the Biomedical Sciences Program of the College. Students must submit both their signed matriculation agreement and deposit to the Office of Admissions by the dead line date. Students must also:
- Submit deposit monies by the date designated in their matriculation documents. Deposits are applied toward the first quarter's tuition.
- Submit official final transcripts from all colleges attended post-high school by the deadline of two weeks (14 calendar days) prior to the first day of classes. Students who are accepted to MWU less than one month prior to the first day of classes will have 30 calendar days from the date of their acceptance to submit all official transcripts to the Office of Admissions. Any special circumstances or requests for exceptions to this policy must be sent to and approved by the Office of the Dean of the College. Students who fail to submit all official final transcripts by the stated deadline may jeopardize their acceptance or continued enrollment in the College.
- Complete a medical file as requested by the Office of Student Services.
- Submit proof of medical and disability insurance coverage. Students may select either a plan offered by an MWU-approved carrier or a comparable plan offered by an outside carrier of their choice.
- If an International student, provide documentation verifying that sufficient funds have been deposited in a U.S. bank to cover all expenses while attending CHS (for F-1 visa students only).
- Provide documentation that any additional coursework or service requirements stipulated by the Biomedical Sciences Program Admissions Committee has been completed.
- Submit additional documents as required by the Office of Admissions.
- Authorize and pass the Midwestern University criminal background check.
- Sign and submit a Midwestern University Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy Statement.
- Complete a physical exam and submit form.
- Sign and submit a Credit Policy Statement.
Students who either fail to satisfy these matriculation requirements or omit or falsify information required on official admissions documents automatically forfeit their seat in the Program. Individuals accepted for admission to the Biomedical Sciences Program of the College of Health Sciences who do not comply with stated timelines for submission of all required materials will not receive further notification from CHS regarding forfeiture of their seat.
Articulation Agreement
Students enrolled in a Midwestern University program are guaranteed an admission interview with another Midwestern University program if the student:
1. is currently in good standing in the academic program in which the student is enrolled and does not have any pending misconduct charges against him/her;
2. meets all admission requirements for the professional program of interest;
3. after a minimum of two full time quarters of study, achieves a minimum Midwestern University grade point average, derived from all courses completed at Midwestern, that is equal to or greater than 3.0; AND
4. achieves a score on the professional entrance exam (if required) that is not less than one standard deviation below the mean score for students that matriculated into the professional degree program in the previous year.
A guaranteed interview does not guarantee admission into the professional program.
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Transfer Credit
Students may request the transfer of previous graduate coursework taken at another accredited university to this degree program. However, no more than 14 credit hours can be accepted as transfer credit. Policies for course transfers can be found in the Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Catalog section entitled Advanced Placement Exemption From Coursework..
Dual-Degree Options
The Biomedical Sciences Program offers an educational opportunity to current and incoming physician assistant (PA), occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), pharmacy, and osteopathic medical (D.O.) students. Students accepted into these programs may apply to the Biomedical Sciences Program as dual-degree candidates. The following policies apply:
- The applicant must apply and be accepted into the clinical program and Biomedical Sciences Program separately. Only applicants meeting minimum entrance requirements for both degree programs will be given an option for the dual-degree program.
- The clinical degree program will be considered the primary degree program and the Biomedical Sciences Program the secondary degree program. Continuity of the primary degree program must be maintained.
- The length of the secondary program will be extended for a time period sufficient to complete the secondary degree program. This may take up to a year depending upon the primary program. Programs may be individualized to accommodate availability of desired courses, academic proficiency, and student preferences. The Biomedical Sciences Program degree must be completed within a total of five years from initial matriculation.
- Students must maintain the minimum cumulative GPA requirements of each program. Failure to maintain the minimum cumulative GPA in either program will result in an academic warning or placement on academic probation. This may result in deceleration or temporary suspension from the secondary degree program.
- The number of credits required for completion of the Biomedical Sciences Program is 72 quarter hours. Some courses from dual degree students' clinical degree program may be deemed suitable for credit in the Biomedical Sciences Program degree program. If approved, these courses may be substituted for credit in the Biomedical Sciences. No Biomedical Sciences Program tuition will be charged for these credits.
- In addition to the established quarterly tuition for the primary degree program, students enrolled in the dual degree program shall pay tuition to the Master of Biomedical Science program on a per credit basis. Dual degree students shall receive a 30% discount on the usual Master of Biomedical Science Program per credit hour charge for the full duration of their Master of Biomedical Science degree program. Master of Biomedical Science Program tuition is payable quarterly and determined by the number of credits for which the student is registered.
Related Links
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) Program Office
Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT)
