Biomedical Sciences Department

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Barry's Program

• Tradition. Well-established program since 1989 so we know what works!
• Proof. Proven track record of placing our students in distinguished medical and dental schools throughout the United States for over 30 years.

  Professional School Acceptances
• Fact. Our program is selective, rigorous, demanding, and gives self-directed learners the best tools to achieve their goals.
• Comparison. Our curriculum is similar to first year offerings of many medical, dental, or podiatry curriculums. We boast an exceptional selection of electives such as Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Microbiology, Pathophysiology, and more.
• Technology. Our lab features an Anatomage Table, which is an anatomy visualization system displaying true human gross anatomy in real-life size.

  Anatomage Table
• Reputation. Strong reputation for developing well-prepared and accomplished applicants to medical, dental, and other professional schools upon completion of the program.
• Validity. Accredited through 2024 by the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission.
• Educators/Experience. We have outstanding and highly-trained faculty, staff and administrators! Numerous faculty members have experience teaching in medical institutions and medical schools.
• Location. Located in picturesque Hollywood, Florida. Study breaks can be filled with a visit to the beach or numerous cultural opportunities.
• Community. You deserve to be with the best. Benefit from a supportive and multicultural student body to begin your unique lifelong experience in learning and social justice.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I complete the MS in Biomedical Sciences online?

  BMS instruction utilizes a hyflex format where you select an in-person or remote learning option. Each professor teaches the lecture / lab in-person from the classroom.  Students elect to join that lecture / lab either in-person or synchronously online at the time it is offered (ET). Both in-person and remote students are expected to engage with the professor, teaching assistants, and fellow students. Virtual office hours allow the students learning remotely access to the faculty. We do not indicate on our transcript if a student is attending in-person or remotely.

• How can a master's degree in Biomedical Sciences benefit me?

  A majority of our students are using their MS in Biomedical Sciences to enhance their academic foundation to become more competitive applicants for professional school. Our rigorous curriculum covers many science disciplines that you will see again in your professional school studies. We often hear from graduates that their exposure to Anatomy, Biochemistry, Histology, Oral Pathology, Neuroscience, Physiology, etc. in our program, allowed them an easier transition and understanding throughout professional school. Learning how and what to study as well as studying effectively are also skills that our students develop during their BMS coursework.

  We also have students who elect to enroll in our program to make themselves more competitive for PhD programs. Additionally, a handful of students may wish to pursue the master's degree to further their healthcare, research or scientific employment.

• What is the difference between completing a post baccalaureate program versus a master's program?

  A post baccalaureate program offers classes after you have received your bachelor's degree at the undergraduate level. A master's degree also offers classes after your bachelor's degree but at the graduate level. If a student needs to become more competitive for professional school, a master's degree is often recommended to demonstrate his/her proficiency in high level coursework. Additionally, you can earn a graduate degree through a master's program which you cannot do through a post bacc program. Students who find success at the graduate level are typically highly regarded in the professional school academic review admissions process.

• How many graduate students are accepted to the Biomedical Sciences program each year at Barry?

  We accept new students each Fall, Spring and Summer term.  In the Fall, we enroll approximately 80 new students. For the Spring, we enroll approximately 50 new students. In the Summer, we enroll approximately 30 new students.  Since we participate in rolling admissions, we admit more students than the number we enroll. If a student declines his/her spot, we are able to offer it to another qualified applicant.  We typically have more than 250 total students enrolled in the BMS program annually.

• How long does it take to complete the Barry BMS program?

  Our non-thesis master’s curriculum permits dental and medical track students to finish in one year. While most students can complete the Biomedical Sciences MS program in 12 months (three semesters), the program may be extended beyond that time frame based on academic performance or individual circumstances.

  Research track students can complete the program in two years.

• Can I still apply to the BMS program if my GPA is below the preferred 3.0 mark?

  While we strongly prefer both cumulative and science GPAs of 3.0 or higher, we will individually review each completed application. This means that you will not be automatically denied by a computer program. We will look for upward trends, extenuating circumstances, patterns of repeated courses and/or withdrawals, pre-requisite coursework, upper-division science performance, etc. If you have any questions about whether or not you should apply based on your current GPA, please contact our Program Director at 305-899-4004 for direction.

• How long will it take to receive my application decision?

  Once your application and credentials are considered complete, your file will be forwarded to the BMS Faculty Admissions Committee for review. This review process typically takes 7-10 business days but may take longer during peak application periods. Your myBarry portal will be updated as soon as a decision is made. Additional information will be provided as appropriate via email after your portal update.

How Do I Apply?

• Complete the online graduate application, or complete the conventional paper application when you visit.

  Online Graduate Application
• Submit your $30 nonrefundable application fee with your application. (This can either be done online with a credit card, or via a check or money order payable to Barry University that you submit via mail.)
• Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions. Incomplete transcripts must be updated with final official transcripts as soon as all coursework is completed.
• Submit one (1) letter of recommendation from any of the following individuals: professor (science or non-science), advisor, present or former employer, or a healthcare professional you have shadowed. We will accept a health committee letter as well.
• Submit your most recent resume.
• If you wish to provide a separate personal statement, you may do so. Since this statement is optional it should only be provided if you feel it supplies additional information that cannot be seen elsewhere within your application. Choosing not to submit a statement will not have a negative impact on your application.
• Our BMS program is test optional. You are welcome to submit a graduate level standardized test score but it will not influence the admissions decision.
• If you are an international student, please read the additional international student requirements detailed here.

  International Students
• To learn more about the program or university, please consult the Barry University catalog.

  Barry University Catalog
• For assistance with the application, please contact Health Sciences Admissions at Healthsciences@barry.edu or (305)-899-3541.

  Email Health Sciences

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