M.S. in Medical Sciences

Admission Requirements

The M.S. degree program in Medical Sciences will consider applicants who:

  • Meet the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School.
  • Submit official evaluations of foreign transcripts from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member organization, an Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) member organization, or Commission on Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) International.

  • Have earned a baccalaureate degree from an institutionally accredited (or internationally recognized as equivalent) institution. 
  • Have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale on the highest degree completed.
  • Have completed college-level subject matter prerequisites from institutionally accredited U.S. higher education institutions with a B- as lowest grade in any of the required courses.

    • ​Required prerequisites:
      • Biology - 8 credits with lab (taken within the last five years)
      • Psychology - 3 credits
      • General Chemistry - 8 credits with lab (taken within the last five years)
      • Organic Chemistry - 8 credits with lab (taken within the last five years) - Or - One semester of Organic Chemistry plus one semester of Biochemistry
      • Statistics - 3 credits
    • Recommended prerequisites:
      • Physics - 8 credits with lab (taken within the last five years)
      • College Algebra or Calculus - 3 credits
  • TOEFL examination score report is required of all international applicants and all applicants whose primary language is not English. A minimum score of 95 on the internet-based test, 26 on the speaking test, or 10 on the Essentials test is required.
  • Submit three recommendation letters, preferably from a STEM faculty member, pre-health committee, and/or health care provider.
  • Submit a written Statement of Purpose.
  • Submit a resume that includes prior education and work experience.  
  • Interview with program faculty.
     

Students who have not achieved the minimum GPA, grade standards, or other assessment criteria may still apply to be considered for provisional acceptance. See Admission Categories.

Degree Requirements

M.S. in Medical Sciences

The required curriculum for the M.S. in Medical Sciences comprises a 42 semester credit sequence of courses. All courses in the program must be taken for credit at Bethel. A grade of B or better is required for all courses.

MDSC 610Anatomy, Embryology and Imaging9
MDSC 620Medical Biochemistry I5
MDSC 630Physiology I4
MDSC 640Histology and Cell Biology4
MDSC 650Health Disparities1
MDSC 660Medical Biochemistry II5
MDSC 670Physiology II4
MDSC 680Medical Microbiology4
MDSC 685Medical Neuroscience5
MDSC 690Medical Ethics1
MDSC 700Comprehensive Final Exam0
Total Credits42

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