What is the msbs program?
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
What is the MSBS Program?
The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) program at the CHSU College of Biosciences and Health Professions helps students strengthen their academic credentials and critical thinking skills before pursuing medical school or other healthcare profession.
1-year, Non-thesis Track (30 Credits)
The 1-year MSBS curriculum provides clinically relevant, biomedical science courses at the graduate level. This non-thesis track can help boost students’ academic credentials and increase the competitiveness of their application to medical school or other healthcare professional schools.
2-year, Thesis Track (50 Credits)
Year 1 is 30 Credits
Year 2 is 20 Credits
After completing the 1-year MSBS track (30 credits), the second-year thesis track includes 20 credits of training and experience in bench research. The thesis track can help students be competitive in education, research, pharmaceutical and biotech industries, and government careers.
Guaranteed Acceptance and Guaranteed Interview Pathways to CHSU Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Program
The CHSU-MSBS program offers Guaranteed Acceptance and Guaranteed Interview Pathways to enrolled CHSU-MSBS students who apply to the CHSU Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program at the CHSU-COM through AACOMAS. These applicants must apply by the March 1st application deadline and meet the requirements below.
| MSBS Pathway Requirements to CHSU-COM | Guaranteed Acceptance | Guaranteed Interview |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester MSBS Minimum GPA: | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Minimum MCAT Score: | 502 | 501 |
| AACOMAS Application Submitted by: | March 1st | March 1st |
| Submit Qualifying MCAT Score by: | March 1st | First Release Day in May |
| Application Includes: | Letters of Recommendation (LORs) One LOR must be from MSBS program | Letters of Recommendation (LORs) One LOR must be from MSBS program |
| Application Includes: | Transcripts | Transcripts |
| Other Requirements: | Complete CHSU-COM Admissions Process and Procedures (Secondary Application, Interview, Committee, and Dean Review) | Complete CHSU-COM Admissions Secondary Application |