To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences degree program, applicants must submit the following documented evidence:

  1. Completion of a bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) or higher, preferably with a major in the sciences, from a regionally accredited college or university.
  2. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 for all coursework completed.
  3. One letter of recommendation from pre-health advisors or committees, science professors, and health professionals.
  4. Copies of transcripts from each college or university attended.  Official transcripts must be submitted prior to matriculation.
  5. Completion of typical health professions coursework including biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, mathematics, and English.  Prospective students are responsible for determining the prerequisites for the health professional program and institution of their choice.
  6. Completion of the prerequisite courses with grades of C or better (grades of C- are not acceptable).
  7. Commitment to abide by the Midwestern University Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy.
  8. Passage of the Midwestern University criminal background check.

Test scores from one of the following are optional:  MCAT, PCAT, DAT, OAT, or GRE.

Prerequisite Courses

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