- Glendale, AZ Campus Catalog
To be considered for admission to the Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences degree program, applicants must submit the following documented evidence:
- Completion of a bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) or higher, preferably with a major in the sciences, from a regionally accredited college or university.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 in all coursework completed.
- One letter of recommendation (individual or committee letter from the applicant's college or university).
- Copies of transcripts from each college or university attended. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to matriculation.
- Submission of test scores from one of the following exams is recommended: Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT), Dental Admissions Test (DAT), Optometry Admissions Test (OAT), or other professional program admissions test.
- Completion of the typical prerequisite coursework for admission into medical, dental, optometry or pharmacy schools, including biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Prospective students are responsible for determining the prerequisites for the health professional program and institution of the student's choice.
- Completion of the prerequisite courses with grades of C or better (grades of C- are not acceptable).
- Passage of the Midwestern University criminal background check.
- Commitment to abide by the Midwestern University Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy.
Prerequisite Courses
Course |
Sem. Hrs. |
Qtr. Hrs. |
Biology with laboratory |
8 |
12 |
General Chemistry with laboratory |
8 |
12 |
Organic Chemistry with laboratory |
8 |
12 |
Physics |
4 |
6 |
Mathematics |
3 |
4 |