Biomedical Science Degree

The Biomedical Science Master's Degree (BMS) program is a one-year, 30-credit coursework master’s degree for students pursuing health professions careers, to increase their competitiveness for professional school application through an earned graduate degree. The program is offered through the SIU College of Agricultural, Life and Physical Sciences and the SIU School of Medicine. Students are encouraged to apply to professional schools at the conclusion of the degree.

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Last Updated: Apr 16, 2024, 10:57 AM

Biomedical Science Master's Degree

Program Features

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  • Preparation for medical or dental school, physician assistant programs, or other health professions degrees.
  •  Advanced coursework in the biomedical sciences, including physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology and more.
  • Structured support to prepare for professional school entrance examinations (e.g. Medical School Admissions Test (MCAT), Dental Admissions Test (DAT), or Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
  • Individualized help with application preparation.
  • Personalized advising each semester.
  • Medical applicants: Downstate Illinois residents who have completed two semesters of the program in good standing and meet application minimums will qualify for an SIU School of Medicine Interview.
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Would you like an opportunity to improve your GPA, prepare for your MCAT or DAT exam, and get some personalized help with the professional school application process? If so, the Biomedical Science (BMS) program at SIU may be right for you.

  • Just Coursework

    None of the other stuff

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    Our graduate program consists of 21 credits of required coursework, and 9 elective credits. No thesis or other graduate page is required. We also offer step-by-step assistance in preparing medical and dental school applications.

  • Assistance in moving forward!

    Helping you help yourself

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    Our program offers personalized advising each semester, as well as individualized help with application preparation, and structured support to prepare for professional school entrance examinations (eg. Medical School Admissions Test (MCAT) or Dental Admissions Test (DAT)).

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