Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
- Parker, USA
- Ivins, USA
MSc
DURATION
9 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 31,062
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) at Rocky Vista University (RVU) is a 9-month, full-time, in-person post-baccalaureate programme at campuses in Colorado, Utah and Montana. It prepares students for graduate and health-professional training through core biomedical instruction, case-based learning, semester service-learning, block-format exams, and simulation with medical students and standardized patients. Most courses are taught by medical-school faculty. Keywords: biomedical sciences, pre-med, simulation
Career Outcomes: Graduates often progress to MD/DO, PhD, Masters, physician assistant or pharmacy programmes, or other health-professional pathways; they may enter roles such as research assistant, clinical research coordinator, laboratory technician, or medical educator.
The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) program at Rocky Vista University (RVU) is a 9-month, full-time, in-person post-baccalaureate program designed to prepare students for advanced degree programs in biomedical disciplines.
Why Get Your MSBS Degree at RVU?
The MSBS program offers personalized mentoring and academic advising to ease the transition to doctoral or health-related training. Graduates gain a solid foundation in biomedical sciences, focusing on practical applications in health professions, ultimately supporting their entry into graduate programs.
Unique features
- The majority of courses are taught by the medical school faculty (PhDs, DOs, MDs, and PharmDs)
- Case studies are widely integrated into the curriculum
- The program integrates service learning into each semester
- Exams are in block testing format to prepare students for long exams, such as the MCAT and board exams
- The program incorporates simulation experiences each semester with medical students and standardized patients
The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) program’s innovative curriculum is designed to graduate competent students who have been prepared for success in a doctoral training program in a health sciences field. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and correlates basic science information with clinical application.
Fall Semester (15 credits)
- BMS 5051: Anatomy I (2 credits)Expand
- BMS 5012: Foundations of Success (FOS) (1 credit)Expand
- BMS 5060: Microbiology (3 credits)Expand
- BMS 5008: Medical Humanities (1 credit)Expand
- BMS 5021: Molecular Basis of Medicine I (2 credits)Expand
- BMS 5031: Scientific Inquiry for Healthcare Professionals (1.5 Credits)Expand
- BMS 5041: Physiology I (4 credits)Expand
- BMS 5061: Healthcare Ethics (0.5 credits)Expand
Spring Semester (16 credits)
- BMS 5002: Biomedical Pharmacology (3 credits)Expand
- BMS 5010: Journal Club (2 credits)Expand
- BMS 5052: Anatomy II (2 credits)Expand
- BMS 5022: Molecular Basis of Medicine II (2 credits)Expand
- BMS 5042: Physiology II (4 credits)Expand
- BMS 5070: Immunology (3 credits)
Mission Statement
The Rocky Vista University Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program will provide an opportunity for students with diverse backgrounds and life experience to strengthen their educational foundation in the biomedical sciences, cultivate critical thinking skills, and prepare for careers in the health sciences.
Goals
- To train graduate students in the principles and experimental methodologies of biomedical sciences as they relate to health and disease
- To ensure graduates develop the requisite critical thinking skills and knowledge to satisfy a goal of entry into professional education and/or advanced degrees in the discipline
- To aid students in attaining their placement and/or admittance goals into health-related professional education and/or advanced degrees in the biomedical disciplines
Program Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program, students will be able to:
- Apply biomedical principles to health-related disciplines
- Solve problems utilizing evidence-based concepts
- Communicate effectively
- Cultivate compassion
- Embody the core virtues of the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program
Scholarships include:
Brandon Trusell Service MSBS Scholarship: Awarded to one incoming student committed to service, providing a tuition waiver of $2,500 ($1,250 per semester) for one year.
RVU Challenge MSBS Scholarship: For one incoming student who has overcome hardships, offering a tuition waiver of $2,500 ($1,250 per semester) for one year.
MSBS Inclusivity Scholarship: The RVU MSBS Program aims to enrich diversity and support underrepresented students in overcoming financial barriers. Eligible incoming students can apply for the 2024-2025 MSBS Inclusivity Scholarship to help achieve their medical career goals.