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Biomedical Sciences (MS)

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Address 1: 625 Old Peachtree Road NW
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City: Suwanee
State: Georgia
Zip/Postal Code: 30024
Country: United States

Program Location:: Georgia
Admissions Office Contact(s)::
- Name: Mitchel Kabia-Williams
  Title: Executive Director of Admissions
  Office: Office of Admissions
  Phone (Work): 6782257531
  Email: gaadmissions@pcom.edu

Institutional Website::
- https://www.pcom.edu/admissions/apply/#howtoapply
- https://www.pcom.edu/academics/programs-and-degrees/biomedical-sciences/

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Program Application Deadline
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Application Deadline
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What is your application deadline for the upcoming academic year?: August 02, 2024
Does this program use rolling admissions?: Yes

Participation
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Is your program participating in PharmGrad?: No
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Application Fee:: $0
Application Deadline Description::
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
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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
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Is your institution public or private?: Private
Is your program accepting applications for this program?: Yes
Program Start Term:: Fall
Satellite/Branch campuses::
- PCOM 
- PCOM South Georgia

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Degree Requirements
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Credits Required for Degree: : 53
Required Rotations:: Not Required
Seminars:: Required
College-based Qualifying/Comprehensive Exam:: Not Required
Other Qualifying Exams or Certifications:: Not Required
Thesis/Dissertation:: Varies
Additional Information about Degree Requirements::
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.

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Degree Information
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Delivery Method: On Campus
Curricular Focus or Concentration::
- Biomedical Research (thesis)
- Forensic Biology
- General Studies Capstone

Area(s) of Study:: Biomedical Sciences
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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.

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Program Statistics
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Have you previously enrolled students in this program?: Yes
Last academic year-number of accepted students for your program:: 46
Last academic year-country of origin of the accepted students:
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United States: 46
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Last academic year-average overall GPA of the accepted students:: 3.08
Have you graduated your first class for this program?: Yes
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GRE and Other Tests
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GRE Section
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 Is the GRE required?: No

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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.

Are any of the following tests required for international applicants?: TOEFL
Other tests or credentials::
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 

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Letters of Recommendation
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Letters of Recommendation:
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Are letters of recommendations required by your program?: Yes
 If yes, how many letters of recommendation are required?: 1

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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 

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Other Admission Requirements
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Minimum overall GPA considered:: 3.0
Recommended overall GPA considered:: 3.0
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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
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Percentage of students receiving financial support:: 0
Type of financial support available:: None
What is the minimum financial support for eligible students apart from tuition remission?: N/A
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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/

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Background Checks and Drug Screenings
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Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Criminal Background Check (CBC) Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program
Is your institution participating in the PharmGrad-facilitated Drug Screening Service?: We are not a participating PharmGrad program
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