The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree is a one-year, non-thesis degree designed to enhance the scientific foundation and academic credentials of students who seek further academic training or employment in the health and biomedical fields.

Admission

Each applicant must be qualified for admission to the University of South Alabama Graduate School with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Additional requirements also include:

1. An undergraduate minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for regular admission. Conditional admission may be granted in certain cases for lower GPAs.
2. Undergraduate degrees should be from disciplines related to biomedical sciences or other STEM disciplines.
3. An appropriate advanced degree may be used in lieu of other requirements for Regular Standing.
4. Official transcripts from all institutions attended.
5. Two letters of recommendation attesting to the prospective student’s scholarship and potential for success in a graduate program. 
6. A Statement of Purpose that reflects the rationale for the chosen graduate program and includes examples of personal and professional experience relevant to the program.

Grade Standards

Courses for which the grade of "D" was assigned may not be counted toward a degree program (Please note D grades are no longer granted on the graduate level). A maximum of two courses or 8.0 credit hours with the grade of "C" may be counted toward a degree program.

A minimum GPA of 3.0 must be maintained throughout the program. Any semester in which a graduate student drops below a 3.0, the student is placed on probationary status and has a period of two semesters to attain a 3.0 Program GPA or be dismissed.

For all other graduate academic performance policies refer to the Graduate School section of the Bulletin at the following site: https://bulletin.southalabama.edu/programs-az/graduate/