To apply for the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) program, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Completion of all prerequisite coursework (see below) with a grade of ‘C’ or better
- An overall and science GPA of 2.6 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
- Official standardized test scores: MCAT, GRE, PCAT, or DAT (There is no time limit for the standardized test score, and other standardized tests may be potentially approved upon request)
- Completed application via PostBacCAS**
- Resume including all relevant volunteer and paid work experience, along with service and leadership activities
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to your suitability to attend a graduate program in biomedical sciences. Appropriate references include healthcare professionals, pre-health advisors, basic science faculty members, and employment supervisors. Applicants are strongly encouraged to include letters from multiple categories (e.g., one letter from a health care provider and another from a basic science faculty member). Please refrain from requesting letters from family members or friends.
International students: RVUCOM may consider international applicants. Demonstrated English language proficiency is required; preference will be given to applicants who have previously attended a regionally-accredited college or university in the US.
**Prerequisites include:
- Biology with lab: 8 semester hours
- General chemistry with lab: 8 semester hours
- Organic chemistry with lab: 8 semester hours
- Physics with lab: 8 semester hours
- English composition or Literature: 6 semester hours
- Social or behavioral sciences: 6 semester hours
Note: MSBS graduated accepted to RVUCOM will be exempt from the COM's biochemistry requirement.
**All prospective applicants must apply through PostBacCAS.
