Overview

Students interested in pursuing advanced studies in biomedical science may obtain a Master's Degree in Biomedical Science, taking the thesis, or non-thesis option. The Biomedical Sciences program of Florida Atlantic University requires 30 credits. Students may also register as non-degree seeking.

Thesis Track

The thesis option is oriented towards those students interested in pursuing biomedical research careers in industry or academia and can provide a stepping stone to the Ph.D. degree. Typical degree completion is as little as 1.5 years and as many as 3.5 years.

Non-Thesis Track

Designed for students seeking in-depth exposure to biomedical science or to solidify their knowledge base in preparation for a broad range of career options, including further study in schools. Typical degree completion is as little as 1 year and as many as 2 years.

Non-Degree Track

Students can register as non-degree seeking status which provides them the opportunity to take biomedical science graduate courses for enrichment or to meet pre-acceptance requirements for entry into a graduate degree program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrated Morphology

Autonomic Function and Diseases

General Pathology

Brain Diseases: Mechanism and TherapyMolecular Genetics of the Cell

Macromolecules and Human Disease

Molecular Basis of Disease and Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Public Health Medicine View 564 other Masters in Medicine in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

GPA: 3.0

GRE: Competitive Scores

TOEFL (for international applicants): 500 (paper test) 61 (internet test) or IELTS: 6.0

Pre-requisites: one year of biology , one year of chemistry, one year of physics, one semester of organic chemistry, one semester of biochemistry, at least two upper-division (3000-4000 level) biology classes. For example, microbiology, genetics, molecular and cell biology, immunology, virology, etc.

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Supplemental Application

Transcripts

GRE scores

Request 3 letters of recommendation

Personal statement

Optional CV or biographical sketch

All international applicants should apply to the thesis track.

Tuition Fee

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International

19792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19792 USD per year during 12 months.
National

19792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19792 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

7592 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7592 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Boca Raton

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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