Barry University Biomedical Science

Barry University offers the Master in Biomedical Science degree, which has a very strong track record in helping students achieve their goals of getting into professional school.

Over the past 25 years, 78% of the graduates have been accepted to medical and dental schools, with an acceptance rate of 95% in the most recent graduating classes.

Program Focus

If you are a career-changer or need to enhance your academic record this is the ideal program to attend. This is the number one school to grant the most Master's of Biomedical Science degrees to underrepresented minorities in the country.

Structure

At Barry University, you will be exposed to a curriculum which mirrors medical school, where instead of conducting research or completing a thesis you will engage in didactic and problem-based learning methods.

These are the core courses which you will take, along with the corresponding credits:

• Biochemistry I, II (6 credits)
• Neuroanatomy (3 credits)
• Histology (5 credits)
• Ethical Foundations (1 credit)
• Health Care Delivery (1 credit)
• Gross Anatomy (6 credits)
• Physiology (6 credits)

There is an extensive array of courses available to you to meet your elective and graduation requirements where you must complete 36 semester hours of coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

You have a number of options in how fast you want to complete your requirements for medical school. The accelerated option is for full-time enrollment and is completed in one year, while the part-time program is eighteen months in duration.

Eligibility

To take advantage of the Master of Science degree you will need at least an overall GPA of 3.0 and present scores from a standardized test. Applicants usually have a MCAT score above 24 or a DAT score above 18.

Admissions

Admission materials for the Biomedical Science program must include:

• Application for admission
• Official transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• Statement of purpose
• Standardized test score reports
• Application fee of $30.00