Admissions - Master of Science in Precision Medicine (Online)
To better prepare our students for the rapidly evolving use of genomic data in healthcare fields, Midwestern University offers a fully online 2-year Master of Science (M.S.) in Precision Medicine.
How to Apply
You can apply for the dual degree after you have been accepted to your primary professional program. On your student portal, use the CGS Dual Application link, which allows you to transfer your health professions application to the Precision Medicine Program for admissions consideration. Additionally, you will be required to submit a personal statement indicating how the Precision Medicine M.S. fits into your professional goals. You will see the instructions for the personal statement while making your application.
Admissions Requirements
The Midwestern University College of Graduate Studies Master of Science in Precision Medicine is designed as an interdisciplinary professional dual degree in applied genomic sciences that aims to prepare healthcare professional students to utilize genomic information in the prediction, diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, and treatment of disease.
Program Overview
Upon program completion, students in the M.S. in Precision Medicine Program will have the foundational knowledge needed to:
- Comprehend genomic and other data, describe how it is created and applied, and demonstrate basic analytical methods;
- Determine what those data mean in practical terms for a patient’s physical and mental health; and,
- Utilize their knowledge to determine how that data can best be used to meet the medical needs of individual patients or populations.
The Program both complements and expands the mission of Midwestern University to meet the educational needs of the healthcare community by preparing students for the new era of genomic medicine. Students enrolled as dual degree candidates in Midwestern University’s healthcare professional programs will expand their medical knowledge, understand genetic and genomic applications, and enhance their career options upon completion of this Program.