The Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Sciences program, offered at PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia provides an opportunity for students with baccalaureate degrees to begin a biomedical sciences graduate program as preparation for science careers or as additional preparation for professional study:
The MS in Biomedical Sciences program represents a broad content base in the basic biomedical sciences with a strong emphasis on human medicine and clinical applications of the material. Foundation courses provide a unique interdisciplinary background in biomedical sciences that may be applied in business, management or teaching careers, or as preparation for professional school. A certificate of graduate study is awarded for successful completion of all foundation (first year) courses and laboratory objectives. The degree tracks build upon the foundation courses and can be completed in one of several concentrations. Students at our Moultrie, Georgia location have the opportunity, upon meeting academic success criteria and completing foundational coursework, to complete an accelerated master's program.
APPLY ONLINEThe biomedical sciences master's program operates on a rolling admissions basis. The application closes on August 1 but an early application is highly recommended.
Prospective students may submit their application through PCOM's online application management system. Additional details, including application availability and instructions, are available at explore.pcom.edu/apply.
Note that official college transcripts from all colleges/universities schools attended must be sent directly to:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Philadelphia, PA 19131
We will accept electronic transcripts via mail, eScript and/or Parchment Services and National Student Clearinghouse.
Once your application has been submitted, you will be contacted via email with a confirmation within 7 business days of its receipt including reminders of the appropriate steps to complete the application process.
As an applicant to PCOM's Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program, you are responsible for ensuring that all admissions materials are completed accurately and submitted in a timely manner.
Interviews are not conducted for admission into the biomedical sciences program.
The Faculty Committee on Admissions conducts a holistic review of all completed and verified applications. There are no minimum grade point averages or standardized test scores during the application review process. Following the completion of the review process, each applicant is notified of an Admissions decision by the Faculty Committee in writing, including any conditions that must be satisfied prior to or following enrollment. The committee can accept candidates up until the first day of class in mid-August. Applicants not selected for the MS in Biomedical Sciences program will be sent a final decision via email after the first day of class in mid-August.
Completed and verified applications and supporting documents will be reviewed on a rolling basis by the Faculty Committee on Admissions beginning in September. Applicants will be assessed on the following factors:
All applicants must complete a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university either online or on a college campus.
| Courses Required | Credit Hours | Notes |
| General Biology I & II | 8 | Lab required |
| General Chemistry I & II | 8 | Lab required |
| Organic Chemistry I | 4 | Lab required |
| Other Chemistry coursework | 4 | Examples: Organic Chemistry II, Biochemistry |
| Physics | 8 | Lab required |
Submit official reports of standardized test scores: GRE, PCAT, DAT, OAT, or MCAT. This requirement will be automatically waived for applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher on their bachelor's degree granting transcript.
If you plan to submit an MCAT score you will need to forward to PCOM a screenshot of a full copy of your MCAT score report as a PDF attachment of your AAMC ID number as well as the verification code which can be obtained from AAMC. Self-reported scores are not considered official and will not complete an application. All tests must be taken within three years of the desired date of matriculation. For 2021 enrollment, exams taken before August 2018 will not be accepted to complete an applicant record. Please allow at least 15 business days to retrieve the scores.
GRE Institutional Codes
One letter of recommendation from individuals who know the applicant in a professional capacity and can comment on one's character, work ethic, academic history, scientific acumen, empathy, compassion, resilience, emotional intelligence and commitment.
Admissions prefers letters from the following sources:
Candidates who may not have the ability to submit a letter from any of the above sources should select letter writers who know them in a professional capacity and can comment on the applicant's character, work ethic, academic history, scientific acumen, empathy, compassion, resilience, emotional intelligence and commitment to graduate education.
Letters of recommendation can be sent through the PCOM application portal or directly to PCOM Admissions in PDF format at recommend@pcom.edu. Recommenders can view our For Recommenders page for guidance.
Applicants must write a general autobiographical statement (to be submitted through the application portal) explaining your interest in this academic program as it relates to your career goals (in 500 words or less).
In an effort to foster the safety and well-being of the entire campus community, as well as to ensure that students accepted to PCOM will be permitted to perform clerkships/internships required to successfully complete their degree requirements, PCOM requires all first year students to complete a criminal background check prior to matriculation. All students must have their criminal background checks processed through a PCOM vendor of choice. The Office of Admissions will send notification of the process after confirmation of enrollment and must have this information on file prior to orientation; students will not be allowed to start classes without this information.
Prior to enrollment in the Biomedical Sciences program, all candidates are required to complete PCOM's Technical Standards for Admission and Matriculation (PDF).
Students may declare a biomedical sciences degree concentration at any time after matriculation. Please note that a 3.00 GPA in foundation year courses and a personal interview is required in order for approval of a second-year master's degree concentration.
Biomedical sciences students at all PCOM locations have the opportunity to apply for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program at each location.
View details, admissions criteria and application advice on the DO/Biomedical Sciences Linkage Agreement.
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