Admission Requirements
Application Process
Selection Process
Technical Standards for Admission
Matriculation Process
Transfer Credit
Dual Degree Options

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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. Multiple criteria are used to select the most qualified candidates from an applicant pool that exceeds the number of seats available. Applications received are reviewed by the Office of Admissions for completeness and referred to the Director of the Biomedical Sciences Program. Final acceptance into the Biomedical Sciences Program is determined by the Biomedical Sciences Admissions Committee with the approval of the Director of the Biomedical Sciences 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 a completed application early in the admission cycle to maximize competitiveness.

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to the Master of Biomedical Sciences Program, the applicant must possess:

1. Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from an undergraduate or higher degree program.
3. Submit Graduate Record Examination general test (GRE) scores which should be less than five years old. The GRE institutional code for Midwestern University - Contact Educational Testing Services (ETS) at 866/473- 4373, or visit www.ets.org.
   OR
   Submit MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) scores less than five years old. Contact the MCAT Program Office at 202/828-0690 or visit their Web site at www.aamc.org/students/mcat.
   OR
   Submit DAT (Dental Admission Test) scores which are less than five years old. Contact the American Dental Association (ADA) at 312/440-2500 or Web site at www.ada.org.
   OR
   Submit PCAT (Pharmacy College Admissions Test) scores which are less than 5 years old. Contact Harcourt Assessment, Inc. (also known as Pearson) at 800/622- 3231 or visit their website at www.pcatweb.info.
4. Pass a criminal background check.
5. Abide by Midwestern University Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy.

NOTE: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework with a grade of “C” or above in the United States. Of the 30 semester hours, 6 hours must be in nonremedial English composition and 3 hours in speech/ communication.

Application Process
To be considered for admission into the Master of Biomedical Sciences Program, the applicant must submit the following items to the Office of Admissions:

1. A properly completed application. For questions about the application or the admissions process, you may contact
   the Office of Admissions at 800/458-6253 or e-mail at admissil@midwestern.edu;
2. A nonrefundable, nonwaivable application fee of $50;
3. Two letters of recommendation; and
4. Official transcripts from each college or university attended.
5. Standardized test scores that are less than five years old for GRE or MCAT or DAT or PCAT

Send all application materials to:
Office of Admissions
Midwestern University
555 31st Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Please Note: Please notify us of any changes to your mailing address and e-mail address.

All requests for withdrawing an application must be done in writing.

Selection Process
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 a regionally accredited program. Multiple criteria are used to select the most qualified candidates from an applicant pool that exceeds the number of seats available. Applications received 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 a completed application early in the admission cycle to maximize competitiveness.

Technical Standards for Admission
A candidate 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 for admission to the Master of Biomedical Sciences Program are required to certify that they understand and meet these technical standards. Candidates who may not meet the technical standards are encouraged to contact the Director of Admissions and Master of Biomedical Sciences Program Director to discuss and identify what accommodations, if any, the College and/or program would need to make in order for the candidate to be able to meet the standards.

Matriculation Process
The matriculation process begins after an applicant receives notification of his/her acceptance into the Biomedical Sciences Program of the College. The student must return both a signed matriculation agreement and deposit to the Office of Admissions. The student must also complete the following:

• Submit deposit monies by the date designated in his/her matriculation agreement-the entire deposit is applied toward the student's first-quarter tuition.
• Arrange to have all final college transcript(s) submitted to the Office of Admissions no later than the date designated in the matriculation agreement.
• Successfully complete all outstanding prerequisites with the grade of a "C," "C+," or better. A "C-" will NOT be accepted for any prerequisite course.
• Complete a medical file as requested by the Office of Student Services. " Submit proof of medical insurance coverage. The student may select either a plan offered by an MWU-approved carrier or a comparable plan offered by an outside carrier of the student's choice.
• INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: 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.
• Sign authorization form allowing for criminal background check.
• Sign Midwestern University Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy.
• Complete physical exam and submit form.
• Sign Credit Policy Statement

If the student either fails to satisfy these matriculation requirements or omits/falsifies information required on official admissions documents, the student automatically forfeits his/her seat in the program. Any individual accepted for admission to the Biomedical Sciences Program of the College of Health Sciences who does not comply with stated timelines for submission of all required materials receives no further notification from CHS relative to forfeiture of his/her seat.

Transfer Credit
A student may request that previous graduate coursework taken at another accredited university be transferred to this degree program. However, no more than 14 credit hours can be accepted as transfer credit. Policies for course transfer 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The length of the secondary program will be extended for a duration of time 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 5 years from initial matriculation.
4. The student must maintain the minimum cumulative GPA requirements of each program. Failure to maintain the minimum cumulative GPA in either program will result in the student being given an academic warning or placed on academic probation. This may result in deceleration or temporary suspension from the secondary degree program.
5. The number of credits required for completion of the Biomedical Sciences Program is seventy-two quarter hours. Some courses from the student’s clinical degree program may be deemed suitable for credit in the Biomedical Sciences Program degree program. If approved, these courses may be substituted for elective credit in the Biomedical Sciences. No Biomedical Sciences Program tuition will be charged for these credits.
6. In addition to the established quarterly tuition for the primary degree program, students enrolled in the dual degree program shall pay tuition to the Biomedical Sciences program on a per credit basis. Dual degree students shall receive a 30% discount on the usual Biomedical Sciences program per credit hour charge for the full duration of their Master of Biomedical Sciences degree program. Biomedical Sciences program tuition is payable quarterly and determined by the number of credits for which the student is registered.