Overview

The demand for healthcare professionals has never been higher. As competition grows for advanced health science admissions, students are challenged to stand out in the crowd.

With a curriculum dedicated to professional preparation—including MCAT content—the one-year Master of Arts in Biomedical Studies program at Chatham University is the right choice for students looking to boost their credentials for advanced health science degrees.

Research Opportunities

Engaging in guided research projects, students have opportunities to learn cutting edge theoretical and practical skills, while exploring interests in human physiology, evolution, microbiology, environmental chemistry, computational modeling, and more.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Advanced Human Gross Anatomy
Advanced Human Physiology
Advanced Neuroscience
Cadaver Dissection
Biostatistics
Methods of Biological Research
Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Pass IELTS with Swoosh English! Sign up for a free writing masterclass or claim your exclusive 25% Studyportals discount and accelerate your preparation by taking a course designed by experts to get you the results you need.

Credits

30 SCH

30-31

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 879 other Masters in Biology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Chatham University and/or in United States, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
Admissions Essay
Curriculum vita or resume
Two letters of recommendation (three if GPA is less than 3.0). At least one recommendation must be from an academic source, preferably from a math or science professor. Overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale and overall science grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale, for all transcripts (undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, and graduate).

Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Possession of a baccalaureate degree in biology or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

35960 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35960 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

35960 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35960 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
In-State

35960 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35960 USD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biomedical Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About