Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Master of Science (MS) in BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Suppose your passion is the life sciences, particularly its practical application in health care or research. In that case, a master's degree in biomedical sciences will provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue various scientific careers and professional degrees.

Students at PCOM (Philadelphia, PA), PCOM Georgia (Suwanee, GA), and PCOM South Georgia (Moultrie, GA) receive rigorous training within a learning environment that emphasizes medical, biotechnological, research, and clinical applications. This training is delivered by faculty who are experts in their fields. Additionally, as a medical school and healthcare provider, we offer a collaborative learning framework with exposure to multiple medical-related disciplines.

The success of its students defines the success of PCOM's biomedical sciences program. The program focuses on developing a solid knowledge base with an emphasis on developing strong academic and professional skills. Our program provides:

A foundation in biomedical sciences which offers a broad career path and many choices for employment;

Access to faculty, advisement, and networking across a variety of medical-related programs;

Course offerings and research resources in the degree candidacy (concentration) year;

Exposure to a wide range of expertise and experience through the exceptional scientists who comprise PCOM's faculty.

Our graduates have pursued various career paths, including:

Advanced professional degrees in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, and pharmacy;

Research and technology careers focused on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and research and development;

Allied health careers including nursing, medical technician, and physician assistant;

Civil service, education, and policy roles as administrators, investigators, scientific writers, educators, and public health experts.