Medical Sciences in Biology, M.S.
College of Arts & Sciences
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The Master of Biology Medical Sciences Program (MBMS) is designed to help students be better prepared to apply to medical school and succeed in the tough first year of coursework.
Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree often encounter a “gap year” prior to applying to med school. They often need additional coursework and advising to enhance their application and make them more competitive in the selection process. Once they enter medical school, students often struggle with their first year of studies and wish they had taken key pre-med courses. The program consists of 40 credit hours of relevant courses that teach concepts and skills central to the practice of medicine.
The MBMS program focuses on:
For more information on the program, explore our frequently asked questions.
Not planning to apply for medical school? For information about the M.S. in Biology program, go to https://cas.gsu.edu/program/biology-ms/.
Medical Sciences in Biology, M.S.
College of Arts & Sciences
[198]
Students who began the program in summer 2020 or before must follow the curriculum listed in the course catalog of the year that they entered.
Students who began the program in fall 2020 can either be grandfathered into the curriculum of the 2020-2021 course catalog or choose to follow the new curriculum.
Students who began the program in spring 2021 or after should follow the new curriculum below.
PRE-REQS (14)
CORE (2)
CORE SCIENCE (12)
MEDICAL ELECTIVES (8)
HEALTH ELECTIVES (6)
Electives in Healthcare
Electives in Biomechanics
Electives in Exercise Physiology
Electives in Psychology of Physical Activity
All must have a paper and a poster/presentation PRE-APPROVED by Dr. Eilertson.
Visit the catalog for curriculum details.
Graduate Teaching Assistantships
The department offers competitive graduate assistantship opportunities, which include a stipend and tuition waiver. If you are interested in these graduate assistantship opportunities, please apply as early as possible.
Graduates of the Medical Sciences concentration in Biology automatically become a more competitive candidate when applying to medical school. Graduates also complete the program better prepared for first-year med-school courses.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE DEADLINES DIFFER FROM THE OTHER MASTER’S DEGREE CONCENTRATIONS!
Incomplete files, files that do not make the GPA and test score minimums, and/or files submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed. This a competitive program and applicants must meet the requirements listed above to be considered. Selections are also based on enrollment capacity.
Current Georgia State master’s students seeking to switch into MBMS concentration must resubmit their application in the next cycle, specifying MBMS as their primary choice. Their files will be reviewed alongside new applicants. There is no guarantee of acceptance into the MBMS concentration.
Applicants who are accepted into the MBMS program, either full or on contingent basis, must notify the Graduate Office and Dr. Eilertson within 30 days of the date on the award letter to be put on the cohort roster. Students must enroll in program courses the first semester as indicated in their award letter. Those who do not declare acceptance will be dropped from the MBMS program and replaced with waitlisted students, per space availability. Students who do not enroll in the first semester will have to reapply as spots are not held for any reason.
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