The MS in Biomedical Sciences is a 34 credit, 11 month program that is offered full-time and during the day. It is a joint degree program between George Mason University College and Science and Georgetown University School of Medicine and is designed to enhance the academic credentials for applicants interested in acceptance to medical school. Sixty percent of the courses are medical courses and the remaining 40% are graduate courses with an emphasis in systems biology. The medical courses are live-captured from Georgetown University School of Medicine and then rebroadcast with instructors at the Prince William Campus of George Mason University. The diploma will bear the seals of both institutions.

Applicants must have completed all prerequisite courses for medical/dental school ((biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and math). Ideal candidates for the M.S. in Biomedical Sciences Program should hold a BA or BS degree in biology, chemistry, physics, or a related field from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicants must present one of the following official acceptable test scores: MCAT (27), DAT (17), or GRE General Test (1200). In addition, applicants are required to submit 3 letters of recommendation or a pre-medical committee letter; statement of desire to pursue a career in medicine, dentistry, biological research or a related field; a self assessment or department form, a completed GMU graduate application (on-line application is preferable) along with a the appropriate application fee; two copies of official transcripts from each institution attended; and a resume.

In addition to the above, international applicants must submit official transcripts and degree certificate and/or diploma in both the original language and English, and an international transcript evaluation (Mason will do for you at no cost if you prefer). Proof of English proficiency is required in one of the following exams: TOEFL (computer - min. 230, paper - min. 570, internet - min. 88 with at least 20 in each section), IELTS (min 6.5) academic exam, or Pearson Test of English (min. 59) is required for all non-native English speakers regardless of current residence. Students who may request exemption from such a test include those who have completed a degree from a university or college in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.

How do I apply? On-line application is available at admissions.gmu.edu