Admission to the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Here, innovation knows no bounds, and the collaboration between our esteemed faculty and ambitious students fuels groundbreaking discoveries that have the potential to revolutionize the biomedical landscape. As part of our community, you will be empowered to contribute meaningfully to your chosen field and inspire positive change in the lives of individuals and communities alike. Whether you are an ambitious undergraduate looking to delve into the intricacies of cutting-edge research or a seasoned professional seeking to refine your expertise, our programs cater to a diverse range of academic pursuits. Our Office of Admissions looks forward to reviewing your application.

The number of positions in Graduate School programs, particularly our Ph.D. program, is limited. The Admissions Committee considers many factors in reaching its decision on each applicant. Objective criteria, such as academic record, is important. Equally important, however, are more subjective assessments of factors such as the candidate’s intellectual curiosity, maturity, integrity and motivation.

To be considered seriously for admission to any of the Graduate School's degree programs, candidates must demonstrate above-average academic achievement at the undergraduate level and in any prior graduate work. Strong performance in mathematics and science courses is particularly important. We follow the College’s non-discrimination policy in our admissions considerations.

M.S. Admissions

With dynamic Master of Science programs, ranging from an interdisciplinary program to Clinical Laboratory Sciences program, we offer a diverse array of paths to your science or healthcare career. If you’re driven and determined to apply yourself in the biomedical science field, we encourage you to apply. Learn more about our various M.S. Programs admissions process.

Ph.D. Admissions

GSBMS provides an exceptional academic environment for aspiring scholars seeking to embark on a journey of advanced research and scientific exploration. We offer six Ph.D. programs, encompassing a variety of specialized disciplines in the biomedical sciences, as well as a dual M.D.-Ph.D. program. At GSBMS, we firmly believe in nurturing the next generation of scientific leaders, equipping them with the expertise and critical analysis skills necessary to contribute significantly to their chosen fields. Our Ph.D. programs are tailored to students with a commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge, embracing innovation, and making a lasting impact on scientific industries, academia, and policy domains. Learn more about our Ph.D. Programs admissions process.

Essential Skills and Program Requirements

The program requires students to demonstrate certain essential skills and to meet attendance and technology expectations.

Technical Standards

  

Since it is a major goal of our degree programs, in particular the Ph.D. program and select Master's programs, to produce graduates who are capable of pursuing careers involving active scientific investigation, candidates for these programs must also possess certain other abilities and skills of several varieties. These include abilities and skills related to observation, communication, and fine motor skills. The potential for high-level conceptual, integrative, and quantitative thinking must be present. Candidates must possess behavioral and social abilities and skills commensurate with the interactive nature of modern science. While technical compensation can be made for some disabilities in certain of these aforementioned areas, the Graduate School must be fully satisfied that a candidate can perform in a reasonably independent manner, and be able to complete all aspects – intellectual and physical – of the entire curriculum of required courses, electives, and training activities. Thus, a candidate for the Ph.D. degree and select M.S. degrees in the biomedical sciences must possess abilities and skills that allow for observation, intellectual and conceptual reasoning, motor coordination, and communication.

All applicants and graduates must meet the prescribed technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodations. The use of a trained intermediary is not acceptable in many situations since this would subordinate the candidate’s judgment to the influence of someone else’s powers of observation and selection.

Attendance Expectations

  

The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences does not offer remote programs. Although various remote platforms have been employed for teaching purposes, the doctoral and Master’s programs require in-person attendance for many activities, including lectures, exams, labs, and discussion sections. It is the expectation that students enrolled in the GSBMS can attend these activities in-person. Students cannot enroll in classes or matriculate into any of the programs sponsored by the GSBMS if they cannot attend scheduled on-campus activities.

Technology Requirements

  

Students are required to have access to and operate a laptop computer for required laptop sessions and access to the learning management system where course information is located. Please refer to the specific software and hardware requirements on the NYMC website.

Admissions Categories

In addition to regular admission into one of the degree-granting (Master’s or Ph.D.) programs, the following special categories are available:

Provisional Admission

  

A candidate whose application is incomplete because not all of the required supporting materials have been received (such as final transcript showing degree awarded), may be allowed to register as a provisional student for one semester only. However, the degree-seeking candidate who enrolls as a provisional student accepts the risk that admission may ultimately be denied if the supporting documents are not received before the next semester begins, or if the applicant’s record as revealed in the awaited supporting materials is deemed unsatisfactory. Students admitted on a provisional basis are eligible to apply for financial aid, student housing, student medical insurance, and other student services.

Conditional Admission

  

The Admissions Committee may conditionally admit an applicant whose undergraduate GPA is under 3.0 and/or if faculty have a concern about their success in the program. Upon completion of a minimum of 8 credits with a grade point average of 3.0 (combined grades equating to at least a B average), the student will be reviewed, and the committee may remove the conditional status and hold on the student’s continued registration. If the student does not meet the 3.0 GPA criterion, he/she will be prohibited from enrolling in any further coursework and will be administratively withdrawn from the school. Students admitted on a conditional basis are not eligible for financial aid, student housing, student medical insurance, and other student services. Conditionally admitted students may apply for private student loans.

Deferral Requests

  

All accepted applicants who wish to defer their acceptance to a future semester must indicate the desired semester of enrollment in an email to the Graduate School Admissions office and include the reason for the request. Enrollment may be deferred for one year from the semester of acceptance. After that time, applicants must reapply. For all applicants whose program requires a deposit, in order to request a deferral, the non-refundable deposit must be received by NYMC. Applicants will receive a decision regarding their deferral request via email.

Acceptance Deadlines

Official acceptance into any of the degree programs of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences is conferred only by a letter of acceptance from the Dean of the Graduate School. Informal and non-binding indications of an applicant’s acceptability for a program may be conveyed by a program director, but the Dean’s letter is the official notice of admission.

All accepted applicants must submit their decision via the electronic TouroOne Online Application System Enrollment Response Form link located in the decision email within two weeks (unless otherwise noted in a direct communication) in order to secure a seat in the incoming class. For Ph.D. offers made before April 1, the applicant has until April 15 to declare his/her acceptance of the offer.

Tuition

At GSBMS, we understand the financial planning needed to pursue an advanced degree, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We work hard to keep our tuition reasonable and to give you a clear idea of what your degree will cost. The Cost of Attendance (COA) estimate gives you a clearer understanding of the total investment required. COA encompasses all estimated expenses for the academic year and includes both direct educational costs, such as tuition, fees, and on-campus housing, as well as indirect expenses like books, supplies, transportation, and off-campus living. If you have any questions or need further guidance regarding your Tuition, Budgets & COA, our dedicated Office of Student Financial Planning is here to help with financial planning and available aid, and our bursar’s office is here to help with any tuition and payment questions. 

Financial Aid

The Office of Student Financial Planning is here to provide comprehensive assistance in all financial matters, offering support to applicants and students throughout their journey at NYMC. Even beyond graduation, we remain committed to aiding you in making sound financial decisions and offer different types of aid. For additional information regarding Financial Aid, visit our GSBMS Financial Aid page.