Tailored to meet your needs, Midwestern University's one- and two-year Biomedical Sciences degree programs offer the options you need to achieve your goals. Our student-centered curriculum is designed to provide you with a broad background in the biomedical sciences. Caring faculty members will guide you as you develop the academic and analytic skills you need to build your future. You'll be well-prepared for success whether you decide to pursue additional education in the health professions or choose to start a meaningful career in biomedical science.
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Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (M.A.B.S.)
9 months, full-time; begins fall quarter only
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The MA degree is not considered a terminal degree and the salary the MA graduate earns will be determined by the professional career they enter.
1 Class of 2017 Biomedical Sciences-Illinois May 2017 exit survey (69% [59/85] of matriculants responding) and MWU Professional School Admissions.
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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 |
Additional Applicant Information
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The Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (M.A.) degree is a full-time, three-quarter, graduate level, coursework only program. This program is designed to help students with a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in the sciences, improve their academic foundation in the biomedical sciences and enhance their credentials for admission into medical school or other health professional program. All students take a total of 45 quarter hour credits: 41 required core credits and 4 elective credits. Core courses include: Biochemistry I & II, Human Anatomy (with lab), Human Genetics, Human Physiology I & II, Pathophysiology, Medical Microbiology, Molecular Immunology, Pharmacology I, II & III, Neuroscience, and Professional Development. The elective credits, offered in a variety of disciplines, include other biomedical science courses and professional preparation courses e.g. Alternative Therapies & Natural Products, Biomedical Imaging, Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Development of Newly Approved Drug Therapies, Ethics of Research & Experimentation, Fundamentals of Research, Lab Research, Medical Spanish, Nutrition in Preventative Medicine, and Research Design & Methodology. These electives improve critical thinking and enhance the student’s preparation for professional school applications.
NOTE: Transferring between degree programs is prohibited. MBS students who leave after their first year will not be granted an MA degree. MA students who do not get accepted into a professional program after the first year cannot "stay on" for a second year to get the MBS degree.
The Midwestern University Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences Program provides students with an in-depth education in the biomedical sciences and graduates students who are competitive applicants for admission into professional programs in healthcare.
There are no significant changes to the admissions requirements, academic standards or curriculum planned for the upcoming year.
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Midwestern University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413.
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Biomedical Sciences as a Career
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT)
Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)
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MA in Biomedical Science | MBS in Biomedical Science | |
Duration | 9 months | 21-24 months |
Start Date | Fall Quarter only | Fall Quarter only |
Credits (Qtr Hr) | 45 minimum | 72 minimum |
Admission Requirements | ||
Bachelor's degree | yes | yes |
Minimum GPA | 2.75/4.00 | 2.75/4.00 |
Test Scores | GRE, MCAT, PCAT, DAT, OAT | GRE, MCAT, PCAT, DAT, OAT |
Letters of Recommendation | Two individual or One committee letter | Two individual or One committee letter |
Transcripts | From each college/university attended | From each college/university attended |
Prerequisite Courses | ||
Biology with Lab | 8 sem hrs / 12 qtr hrs | strongly recommended |
General Chemistry with Lab | 8 sem hrs / 12 qtr hrs | strongly recommended |
Organic Chemistry with Lab | 8 sem hrs / 12 qtr hrs | strongly recommended |
Physics | 4 sem hrs / 6 qtr hrs | strongly recommended |
Mathematics | 3 sem hrs / 4 qtr hrs | strongly recommended |
Curriculum | ||
Human Anatomy | x | |
Neuroscience | x | Elective |
Biochemistry | x | x |
Immunology | x | x |
Microbiology | x | x |
Pharmacology | x | Elective |
Physiology | x | x |
Ethics of Research & Experimentation | Elective | x |
Pathophysiology | x | Elective |
Professional Development | x | x |
Human Genetics | x | x |
Literature Review | x | |
Principles of Biostatistics | x | |
Fundamentals of Research | Elective | x |
Research Design and Methodology | Elective | x |
Seminar in the Biomedical Sciences | x | |
Laboratory Research | Elective | x |
Journal Club | x | |
Thesis Proposal | x | |
Thesis | x | |
Electives | 4 credit hours | 8 credit hours |
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