Overview
Key facts
- Students will work closely with research mentors in either the Division of Biomedical Sciences on the Macon campus or in the Department of Biomedical Sciences on the Savannah campus. Seventy-five credit hours in biomedical sciences, including both classroom instruction and research comprise the MSBMS Program.
- The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Program at Mercer University will prepare graduates for further postgraduate and professional studies in the biomedical sciences, employment in academic research and/or teaching, and research in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Following successful completion of a research thesis, students will be awarded the degree of Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in one of the disciplines represented by the Basic Sciences faculty on the Macon and Savannah campuses.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Human Immunity
- Human Physiology
- Human Development
- Biomolecular Engineering
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 1156 other Masters in Biology in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit a completed application along with application fee.
- Submit your official GRE test scores (verbal and quantitative), if you choose. GRE scores are not required.
- Submit 2 sets of official transcripts from each college or university attended. Official transcripts must be sent directly from your current or previous institution(s) to Mercer University School of Engineering’s Graduate Office.
- Submit a minimum of 2 letters of recommendation by mail or by using our recommendation form.
Tuition Fee
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International
9144 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4572 USD per semester during 24 months. -
National
9144 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4572 USD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Doraville
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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