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To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in Biomedical Science degree program, applicants must submit the following documented evidence:
Course | Sem Hrs | Qtr Hrs |
Biology with lab | 8 | 12 |
General Chemistry with lab | 8 | 12 |
Organic Chemistry with lab | 8 | 12 |
Physics | 4 | 6 |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
An international student must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of coursework from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States, or from a recognized post-secondary Canadian institution that uses English as its primary language of instruction and documentation. Of the 30 semester hours, 15 hours must be in the sciences, 6 hours in non-remedial English composition, and 3 hours in speech/public speaking.
Applicants who wish to receive credit for prerequisite coursework completed outside the U.S. or at a Canadian institution that does not use English as its primary language of instruction and documentation must submit an official, detailed, course-by-course evaluation obtained from one of the following evaluation services:
International applicants who do not provide documentation of acceptable U.S. or Canadian course/degree equivalency will not receive credit, and will be required to complete all prerequisite courses at an accredited college or university in the United States, or at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada that uses English as its primary language of instruction and documentation.
For clarification about recognized post-secondary institutions in Canada that use English as a primary language of instruction and documentation, international applicants should contact the Midwestern University Office of Admissions.
To be considered for admission into the Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences Program, applicants must submit the following items to the Office of Admissions:
To be considered for admission into the Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences Program, applicants must submit their application in one of two ways:
Apply through the Post Baccalaureate Centralized Application Service (PostBacCAS; https://postbaccas.liaisoncas.com/applicant-ux/#/login). PostBacCAS allows students to learn about, compare, and apply to a number of post baccalaureate programs through one centralized application.
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Apply online through the Midwestern University direct application (for applicants applying to only the MWU program; https://online.midwestern.edu/public/initapp.cgi?prog=ADMA). Direct application includes a nonrefundable, nonwaivable application fee of $50.
Requirements for both application methods include:
Send application materials to:
Midwestern University
Office of Admissions
555 31st Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
800/458-6253
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.
The Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences Program uses a rolling admission process in which completed applications are reviewed and decisions are made at regular intervals during the admissions cycle. The Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences Program begins in the Fall Quarter. Admission to the Biomedical Sciences Program is considered on a competitive basis for applicants who have achieved the required prerequisites. Multiple criteria are used to select the most qualified candidates, including selection of those students the Admissions Committee feels would benefit the most from the Program. Selection decisions for the Program are made by the Biomedical Sciences Program Admissions Committee with the approval of the Program Director and the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies until the class is filled. To maximize their competitiveness within the rolling admission process, candidates are advised to submit their completed applications early in the admission cycle.
After receiving completed application packets, the information provided is verified to determine whether all prerequisite coursework has been completed satisfactorily or will be completed prior to potential matriculation and also to verify the cumulative GPAs for applicants for all completed courses. Completed applications are forwarded to the Biomedical Sciences Program Admissions Committee. Applicants will receive notification in writing of admissions decisions.
Please Note: Applicants may track the receipt of their application materials and the status of their files on the University's website. Instructions for accessing account information will be sent to the applicant by the Office of Admissions after receipt of the application. Applicants are responsible for notifying the Office of Admissions of any changes in their telephone number, mailing address or e-mail address.
The Technical Standards set forth the nonacademic abilities considered essential for students to achieve the level of competence required by the faculty to obtain the academic degree awarded by the college.
Candidates must be able to perform the following abilities and skills:
Candidates are required to verify that they understand and are able to meet these Technical Standards at least 4 weeks prior to matriculation (or if admitted later, within 1 week of deposit). Candidates who may only meet Technical Standards with accommodation, must contact the Disability Services Office to make a formal request for accommodation. The Disability Committee, in consultation with the College Dean/Program Director, will determine what reasonable accommodations can be provided. The College 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 at the College. After matriculation, if a student fails to continue to meet the Technical Standards during subsequent enrollment, the student may apply for accommodation by contacting the Disability Services Office. If the accommodation needed to meet the Technical Standards alters the educational standards of the curriculum, the student’s ability to satisfactorily progress in the curriculum will be evaluated by the appropriate College’s Student Graduation and Promotion Committee.
The matriculation process begins after applicants receive notification of their acceptance. To complete the matriculation process, applicants must:
Authorize and pass the MWU criminal background check and/or fingerprinting background check as required by the specific College/School/Program.
Applicants who fail to satisfy these matriculation requirements or who omit or falsify information required on official admission documents automatically forfeit their seat in the program. Any individual accepted for admission to the college/program who does not comply with stated timelines for submission of all required materials receives no further notification from the college regarding the forfeiture of their seat.
Students may request the transfer of previous graduate coursework taken at another accredited university to this degree program. However, no more than 9 quarter credit hours can be accepted as transfer credit. Policies for course transfers can be found in the Midwestern University College of Graduate Studies Catalog section titled Advanced Placement/Exemption from Coursework.
Transferring between the Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences degree program and the Master of Biomedical Sciences degree program is prohibited. Master of Arts students who do not get accepted into a professional program after the first year cannot continue for a second year to get the Master of Biomedical Sciences degree. Students who complete coursework in one Biomedical Sciences program are ineligible for admission into the other Biomedical Sciences program.
The Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences degree program does not accept transfer students from a Master's Program outside of Midwestern University. Students would need to apply for admission to the Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences degree program.