Major: Biomedical Science

Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine

Degree: Master of Science (M.S.)

Research Areas: Biomedical Engineering and Computational Biology, Signal Transduction and Drug development, Geriatrics and Aging, Cancer Biology and Therapy, Genomics and Epigenetics, Human Genetics, Immunity, Parasitology, Neuroscience, Drug Addiction, Population Health, Cellular Reprogramming and Development, Stem Cell Biology, Social Medicine, Neuro Pharmacology, Visual Biology and Disease, Malaria, Cardiology and more….

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: fredrimonta.com/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are required
• Prerequisites - One year of biology, One year of chemistry, One year of physics, One semester of organic chemistry, One semester of biochemistry, and at least two upper-division (3000-4000 level) biology classes. Examples, microbiology, genetics, molecular and cell biology, immunology, virology, etc.
• Three (3) letters of recommendations; at least 2 must be from former professors
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• Optional CV or Resume 

International Students

• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores are required
• Three (3) letters of recommendations-at least 2 must be from former professors
• Statement of personal objectives in essay form
• A course-by-course evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110
• Optional CV or Resume

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Contact/Information

Bridget Statler
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Biomedical Science Building (BC-71), Room 206A
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.4549
(E) bstatler@health.fredrimonta.com
(W) med.fredrimonta.com/admissions/masters

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: April 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: March 1

International Students
Fall: April 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: March 1