Biomedical science master’s programs Florida

Last Updated on December 14, 2022

Earn your MHS in Biomedical Sciences and have a post-bacc pre-med degree in one calendar year.

In this intensive program, you will have comprehensive face-to-face and online pre-medical advising, MCAT preparation, and guided medical and other clinical experiences. Upon completion, you will have developed a deep and broad understanding of biomedical disciplines, positioning you to build a robust and competitive application for medical school.

A master’s degree in biomedical sciences will broaden your opportunities in applied life sciences and prepare you for a variety of scientific careers and advanced professional degrees. In addition to bolstering a pre-med portfolio, you will be qualified to pursue careers in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, health education, health care administration, and many other fields.

The program is built to meet your career goals with dedicated faculty providing instruction, professional preparation, and career advisement. Over the course of one calendar year, you will receive face-to-face instruction at Bellarmine for a 9-credit intensive summer session, and two 13-credit semesters of online instruction with clinical immersion. Among the elective course offerings is a 3-credit course on medical school preparation.

Master of Biomedical Sciences

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You want to be a leader in health care, but the competitive nature of medical school and other high-demand health professions programs means you need to find a way to differentiate yourself.

Don’t be a fish in another school. Be a Shark! Designed by faculty in the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, NSU’s Master of Biomedical Sciences program will help you become more than just another number in a sea of applicants.

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About the Program

The Master of Biomedical Sciences program is designed to enhance your academic background and make you a more competitive applicant for programs in medicine, dental medicine, physician assistant, pharmacy, optometry, anesthesiologist assistant and more.  If you are passionate about pursuing a career in research, you will be more prepared for entrance to biomedical science graduate programs or a career in the biomedical/biotechnology, population health or the pharmaceutical industries.

Why Choose Us

NSU’s Master of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) program was created by the same faculty who teach our medical students. Research shows that master’s programs offered within a medical school environment can better prepare students to become proficient health professionals, while enabling students to build more competitive applications to medical school and other health professional schools. Moreover, master’s programs in the biomedical sciences that include electives in other concentrations accelerate the personal and professional development of students.

Our interdisciplinary curriculum is unique amongst pre-professional programs. To help you fulfill prerequisite requirements, we offer a variety of undergraduate level pre-health courses. For those who have completed all health professional program course requirements, we offer graduate level courses taught by our medical school faculty and a test preparation course to enhance your standardized test taking skills. NSU houses cutting edge, externally funded research labs that will cultivate your research skills. Additionally, we encourage our health science-focused students to explore aspects of business through our partnership with the H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship.  

Similar to students in the NSU M.D. program, you will be introduced to a variety of teaching and learning methods such as small group learning (e.g., problem-based learning and team-based learning). You will gain foundational science knowledge with an emphasis on clinical correlation enhanced by the use of innovative teaching modalities. The intensive M.B.S. curriculum is aimed at preparing you for the rigors of medical school and other challenging health professions programs. To support you during and beyond the M.B.S. program, we will provide you with personalized goal-driven academic and career planning and advising to help you achieve your professional goals.

Program Highlights

  • Choose your path with several interdisciplinary elective options that allow you to focus on your strengths, needs and Interests
  • Receive personalized goal-oriented mentoring and professional development
  • Complete the 30-credit master’s program in as little as one year (full time) or on a part-time basis, with some evening and online course offerings
  • Fall and winter start dates
  • Earn a guaranteed interview in several of NSU’s competitive health professions programs*
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Pre-Health Advising

By enrolling in the NSU Master of Biomedical Sciences degree program, you will receive pre-health advising from NSU MD faculty. Your assigned advisor will guide you in enhancing your medical school or graduate school admissions portfolio or job application materials, giving you an edge above other candidates. Our test preparation, business and interview skills courses will help you outperform the competition.

Guaranteed Admission Interview*

Master of Biomedical Sciences students who meet program-specific minimum academic and professional criteria will be guaranteed an admission interview in select highly-competitive NSU health professions programs, including, but not limited to

  • Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
  • Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
  • Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
  • Master of Science in Anesthesia (Anesthesiologist Assistant)

Please speak with our admissions representatives for additional information.*

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