Overview

Key facts

The two primary goals of the Master of Science in Preclinical Sciences program at Mercer University are to prepare graduates for careers in science teaching, academic laboratory research, publishing or policy-making, and to enhance the scientific knowledge of graduates who desire to pursue a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences, a medical degree through either a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program, or other degrees in healthcare, such as in pharmacy, physician assistantship or dentistry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics

Molecular Cell Biology

Microbial Pathogenesis

Human Immunity

Human Physiology

Human Development

Preclinical Sciences Capstone

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Doraville, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A non-refundable fee of $50 for domestic applicants and $150 for international applicants is due when application is submitted.
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Two letters of reference from college professors or other individuals who have taught or have supervised the work of the applicant.

An essay of approximately 750 words discussing your educational goals related to the Master’s program, your career goals utilizing the Master’s degree, and a summary of your experience related to your career goals (such as shadowing health professionals, employment in a healthcare setting and volunteering related to the profession).

A professional school or graduate school entrance exam within the previous two calendar years.

A B.S. or B.A. degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a four-point scale.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25296 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25296 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

25296 USD / year

≈ 25296 USD / year

Living costs

Doraville

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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