Biomedical Studies

Major: Biomedical Studies
Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Semester
Minimum Required Credits: 51.0 graduate, 28.0 undergraduate
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 26.0102
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 19-1042

About the Program

This two-year special master's degree program is designed for students who have completed all health professional school prerequisites and need to strengthen their science background and MCAT score before applying to medical or other health professional schools.

In the first year, students take advanced undergraduate courses in physics and chemistry, graduate courses in biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, psychology/sociology, laboratory techniques, a community outreach course, and a year-long dedicated MCAT preparation course. Students transition into the second year of the program after passing all courses with a minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0, sitting for the MCAT, and completing a summer research project. Students typically submit their medical school applications during the summer between year one and year two. During the second year, students take rigorous coursework in biochemistry, physiology, microanatomy, and neuroanatomy, utilizing the medical-school-equivalent lectures and laboratory materials of the IMS curriculum, complemented by an ethics and a professionalism course.

The Master of Science degree will be awarded contingent upon satisfactory completion of all program requirements, including a minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0.

Additional Information

Drexel University College of Medicine
Division of Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Programs
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies
New College Building, Room 4104
245 North 15th Street, Mail Stop 344
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Phone: 215-762-4692
Email: CoM_MedicalSciences@drexel.edu

For more information about this program, visit the College of Medicine's Master of Science in Biomedical Studies webpage.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to the MBS program must have fulfilled all undergraduate pre-medical requirements and demonstrated mastery of the material at a minimum grade of C. These requirements include a year of biology, chemistry, physics, and organic chemistry, including respective laboratory sections. Applicants are required to submit official MCAT scores if the exam was taken or official GRE scores in lieu of the MCAT. The following credentials are competitive for application to the MBS program:

• A minimum undergraduate math/science (BCPM) and cumulative GPA of 2.9
• All premedical prerequisite courses at a grade of C or better
• Minimum MCAT scores of 35th percentile or minimum GRE scores of 50th percentile

Applicants with lower scores may be considered if they can demonstrate a marked improvement in their academic history. Healthcare-related experiences, community service, research, leadership, and extracurricular activities are also taken into consideration.

Degree Requirements

Sample Plan of Study

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 This course will be offered over two semesters