Admission Requirements
Requirements for admission to the master of science in biomedical sciences (either the one-year or two-year tracks):
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Completion of 13 hours of chemistry (including organic chemistry), 12 hours of biological sciences, 8 hours of physics and 6 hours of English
- Science G.P.A. of greater than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Graduate entrance examination completion (MCAT - For one-year program) or (GRE or MCAT - For two--year program)
- Two letters of recommendation, preferably from science faculty familiar with the applicant's academic abilities.
For more information about the master of science degree in biomedical sciences, call 816-654-7000.
Requirements for admission to the master of arts in bioethics
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Science G.P.A. of greater than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Graduate entrance examination completion (MCAT- For one-year program) (MCAT, LSAT, GRE - For two-year/professional program)
- Two letters of recommendation.
Students planning to apply to the College of Osteopathic Medicine for the year following completion of a College of Biosciences' degree program must have MCAT scores of 19 or higher, or competitive scores on other graduate tests such as the GRE or DAT. Students with MCAT score will be given first priority.