Prerequisites
To be considered for admission to the UIWSOM Master of Biomedical Sciences Program, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and specific prerequisite coursework. Please refer to the information indicated below and within the subsequent pages for specific requirements.
Bachelor’s Degree
Completion of bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent verification in the case of international degrees prior to matriculation into the program.
Prerequisite College Courses
A minimum cumulative science and cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on 4.0 scale must be achieved.
Prerequisite coursework is determined by the applicant's intended pathway - medical, dental, veterinary, etc. Prerequisite courses must be taken from an accredited college or university. Each course must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. A grade of "C-" is not accepted.
| Class Name | Medical | Dental | Veterinary | Physician Assistant | Pharmacy | Physical Therapy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology with lab | 8 hours | 8 hours | 8 hours | 8 hours | 8 hours | 8 hours |
| General Chemistry with lab | 8 hours | 8 hours | 8 hours | 8 hours | 8 hours | 8 hours |
| Organic Chemistry I with lab | 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| Organic Chemistry II with lab | 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours | - | - | - |
| Biochemistry | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
| Physics I with lab | 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| Physics II with lab | 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours | - | - | - |
| Human Anatomy or Anatomy and Physiology I |
3-4 hours recommended |
- | - | 3-4 hours | 3-4 hours | 3-4 hours |
| Human Physiology or Anatomy and Physiology II |
3-4 hours recommended |
- | - | 3-4 hours | 3-4 hours | 3-4 hours |
| Mathematics (Calculus or Statistics) | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
The prerequisite course requirements above are listed in semester hours. Quarter hours do not equate to the required semester credit hours. For more information about the quarter hour equivalency, visit UIWSOM Frequently Asked Questions.