Winston-Salem,
NC,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biomedical Science - Pre-health Pathway in Winston-Salem United States | Wake Forest University
Wake Forest University
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Winston-Salem United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
38,650
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Wake Forest Master of Science in Biomedical Science provides a pre-health track, perfect for students aiming to strengthen their biomedical expertise by taking graduate-level courses within a School of Medicine setting, preparing them for entry into medical (MD/DO) or physician assistant (PA) programs.
Program Highlights
Though occasionally referred to as a post-baccalaureate initiative, our Wake Forest program goes further, resulting in an MS degree that holds significant worth after graduation, no matter your professional path.
Key aspects of the program include:
A foundational curriculum aligning closely with first-year coursework in medical and physician assistant programs
Preparation for standardized exams (MCAT or GRE) available
Four degree pathways, with some completed in just one year
Priority consideration for interviews with Wake Forest MD and PA programs, assuming all published application requirements are satisfied
Chances to build strong connections with faculty from Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Proven success in guiding students toward their aspirations, with 89% of graduates gaining acceptance into their preferred MD or PA program
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Transcripts - Required from all schools from which a degree was granted in order to enroll, unofficial transcripts are permitted for application review. Students are welcome to submit transcripts from non-degree granting schools if the graduate program's pre-requisites were a) met at a non-degree granting institution and b) the course grade and credit hours are not reflected on the degree granting school's transcript.
Recommendation Letters - Each program determines number of letters required.
Personal Statement - All biomedical graduate programs require a written personal statement. Some programs require an audio/video upload, while some offer an optional audio/video upload. Individual programs may request that you address specific prompts and you are advised to honor those requests.
Research Statement - This section is of primary importance to our dissertation and thesis programs and is meant to better understand your prior research experience. You will be asked to provide insight on the number of months of prior, full-time research you have completed, at what institution, the name of the mentor, and a brief description of the research experience. If required, you will have the opportunity to describe up to 5 unique research experiences.
Curriculum Vitae or Resume - Some programs require that a curriculum vitae or resume be uploaded.
An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above
The minimum total score on the TOEFL is 79-80. The minimum score on the IELTS is 6.5.
Recommendation Letters - Each program determines number of letters required.
Personal Statement - All biomedical graduate programs require a written personal statement. Some programs require an audio/video upload, while some offer an optional audio/video upload. Individual programs may request that you address specific prompts and you are advised to honor those requests.
Research Statement - This section is of primary importance to our dissertation and thesis programs and is meant to better understand your prior research experience. You will be asked to provide insight on the number of months of prior, full-time research you have completed, at what institution, the name of the mentor, and a brief description of the research experience. If required, you will have the opportunity to describe up to 5 unique research experiences.
Curriculum Vitae or Resume - Some programs require that a curriculum vitae or resume be uploaded.
An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above
The minimum total score on the TOEFL is 79-80. The minimum score on the IELTS is 6.5.
Tuition
USD
38,650