Biomedical Sciences (MS)
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Submission Number: 246
Submission ID: 246
Submission UUID: bd49cac8-74eb-45b1-ba57-e876e4f28758
Submission URI: /publishedsurvey
Submission Update: /publishedsurvey?token=mzZEC8Aj1l-ImbR3JYrwr_O8puQPKOvLXkMfUjzKDLQ
Created: Sun, 03/29/2020 - 10:52
Completed: Fri, 07/28/2023 - 11:30
Changed: Wed, 08/09/2023 - 14:59
Remote IP address: 115.202.175.130
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: PharmGrad Program Directory
Submitted to: Published Survey
Contact Information
Biomedical Sciences (MS)
625 Old Peachtree Road NW
Suwanee
Georgia
30024
United States
Georgia
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Name: Mitchel Kabia-Williams
Title: Executive Director of Admissions
Office: Office of Admissions
Phone (Work): 6782257531
Email: gaadmissions@pcom.edu
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Program Application Deadline
August 02, 2024
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No
$0
The biomedical sciences master's program operates on a rolling admissions basis. The application closes in August but an early application is highly recommended. The application generally opens in early September.
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Program Description
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.
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Institution Information
Private
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Fall
- PCOM
- PCOM South Georgia
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Degree Requirements
53
Not Required
Required
Not Required
Varies
The foundation year of the Biomedical Sciences program focuses on developing biomedical sciences and professional skills base while providing the opportunity to demonstrate professional and academic potential by improving and confirming academic credentials.
Students enter as MS in Biomedical Sciences degree candidates and, upon completion of the first year of study, may progress to one of the several second-year degree concentrations or elect to receive a Certificate of Graduate Studies.
Students enter as MS in Biomedical Sciences degree candidates and, upon completion of the first year of study, may progress to one of the several second-year degree concentrations or elect to receive a Certificate of Graduate Studies.
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Degree Information
On Campus
- Biomedical Research (thesis)
- Forensic Biology
- General Studies Capstone
Biomedical Sciences
Upon completion of the foundation year of the Biomedical Sciences program, the student will be able to:
demonstrate an advanced understanding of important fundamental concepts of the biomedical sciences (i.e., structure and function of cells and organ systems, etc.).
communicate scientific information in written and oral forms.
apply information skills to access, synthesize and interpret medical literature.
utilize technology to acquire information and solve problems in health sciences.
demonstrate an advanced understanding of important fundamental concepts of the biomedical sciences (i.e., structure and function of cells and organ systems, etc.).
communicate scientific information in written and oral forms.
apply information skills to access, synthesize and interpret medical literature.
utilize technology to acquire information and solve problems in health sciences.
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Program Statistics
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46
3.08
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GRE and Other Tests
No
Submit official reports of one of the following 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.
GRE institutional codes
The PCOM GRE institutional code is 2662.
The PCOM Georgia GRE institutional code is 4281.
The PCOM South Georgia GRE institutional code is 4281.
GRE institutional codes
The PCOM GRE institutional code is 2662.
The PCOM Georgia GRE institutional code is 4281.
The PCOM South Georgia GRE institutional code is 4281.
TOEFL
GRE - 5 years from matriculation date
PCAT - 5 years from matriculation date
DAT - 2 years from matriculation date
OAT - 2 years from matriculation date
MCAT - 3 years from matriculation date
PCAT - 5 years from matriculation date
DAT - 2 years from matriculation date
OAT - 2 years from matriculation date
MCAT - 3 years from matriculation date
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Letters of Recommendation
Yes
1
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:
A pre-health or academic advisor/committee (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate programs)
Undergraduate, graduate or post-baccalaureate faculty
Admissions prefers letters from the following sources:
A pre-health or academic advisor/committee (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or graduate programs)
Undergraduate, graduate or post-baccalaureate faculty
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Other Admission Requirements
3.0
3.0
All applicants must complete a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university either online or on a college campus.
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Financial Support
0
None
N/A
At Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, we are committed to making our education affordable for students.
For more information, please visit: https://www.pcom.edu/about/departments/financial-aid/
For more information, please visit: https://www.pcom.edu/about/departments/financial-aid/
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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
We are not a participating PharmGrad program
We are not a participating PharmGrad program
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