Our M.S. and Ph.D. biomedical science programs prepare you for a fulfilling career as a researcher, manager, clinical lab scientist and more. Choose from six specializations - biochemistry and molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology and immunology, pathology, pharmacology, or physiology - and from multiple tracks depending on your research and career goals. All of our graduate programs are full-time and on-campus.
As a student in the GSBMS, you will have opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research projects, which span areas like cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, cancer, infectious diseases, regulation of gene expression, cell signaling and embryological development. Our faculty experts and extensive resources support your professional goals on your scientific journey.
Each of our programs meets our carefully crafted, intentional and rigorous educational objectives.
Our six disciplines are available for both M.S. and Ph.D. study. We have postdoctoral studies in each of the disciplines. Contact the specific academic departments for postdoctoral opportunities.
Most or all credits earned towards an M.S. degree in one of the six biomedical sciences can also later be applied towards Ph.D. degree requirements. All standard Master’s program tracks are ~30 credits.
MCAT scores are required for consideration into the Accelerated iBMS program, but standardized test scores are no longer required for the Ph.D. and two-year M.S. programs. We strongly recommend that if you have taken any of these tests, you submit your scores to support your application. Should you choose to submit test scores, they must be received by the GSBMS by the deadline date.
This discipline explores biochemical processes and understanding of the life sciences at the molecular level.
Cell Biology analyzes the function and structure of cells and organelles, and explores topics like cell cycle and metabolism.
Microbiology focuses on microorganisms like bacteria and viruses, and how they cause disease, while immunology explores the function of our immune system in bacterial and viral pathogenesis.
Pathology studies the cause, diagnosis and treatment of disease, and research in this field allows us to better treat illnesses like cancer and viral infections.
The study of pharmacology is essential to developing, evaluating and testing new drugs, and allows us to find new cures for diseases and disorders.
Drawing on multiple areas of medical science, physiology analyzes how the parts of an organism function and interact, from biomolecules to organ systems.
The Accelerated iBMS option gives a broad overview of biomedical science and is intended for those who want to enhance their academic credentials before applying to an M.D. program.
This track covers all areas of biomedical science and prepares you for professional medical and health programs, such as medical, veterinary, dental or physician assistant school.
This professional master’s degree prepares you to work as a clinical laboratory scientist in medical or corporate facilities and allows you to enter the workforce after your first year in the program.
The Dental Linker program (DLP) is a one-year master’s program that allows you to improve your academic credentials in the sciences before entering dental school.
15-20 credits for Ph.D. portion
This intensive joint degree program allows you to strengthen your research training to work towards your medical degree.
You can take continuing education at the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences by taking courses a-la-carte as a non-matriculated student. This is ideal if you are looking to update your foundational knowledge in biomedical sciences, fulfill pre-requisites for application to graduate or doctoral programs, or explore advanced topics in the field without committing to a full degree program. With a wide range of courses available, you can tailor you learning to meet your personal and professional goals. For more information explore our current course schedule.
