MS Biomedical Sciences at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The Biomedical Master's Program (BMP) is a flexible 1-2 year Master of Science that strengthens the academic and professional credentials of students aiming for medical school, PA school, other health professional schools, graduate study or the biomedical workforce. A common core of active-learning courses is designed to enrich the background of students with minimal basic science training.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Department: Biomedical Master's Program | Duration: 1-2 years | Intake: Applications open October 1 to June 22 with rolling admission | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

The curriculum has three components: core courses, electives and experiential activities. Study plans follow areas of concentration for students aiming at biomedical research or at admission to medical or PA schools. Experiential work includes research, community service, hospital volunteering and physician shadowing, alongside career courses and mentoring.

Career pathways

Prepares students for continued education in professional degree programs (medical, PA and other health professional schools), PhD-granting graduate programs, or entry into the biomedical workforce with the MS as a terminal degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution; health professional programme prerequisites completed before matriculation; minimum GPA 3.0 (3.3 or above recommended). Three letters of reference from people who have worked with the applicant in academic, clinical or laboratory settings (a committee letter with at least 3 authors may replace them). Essays describing the applicant's path to professional health science school. MCAT, DAT and GRE are not prerequisites, but scores taken before applying should be reported. International applicants must meet the University English requirement through TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo, at least 60 credits at a regionally accredited US institution, or citizenship of an English-proficiency-exempt country. Transcripts from every post-secondary institution attended; non-English documents need a certified English translation. Application fee $50 (waivers available for select applicants).

Domestic applicants: USD 32,284 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, School of Medicine, Graduate (PhD, MS, and Certificate); additional fees apply, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 54,838 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, School of Medicine, Graduate (PhD, MS, and Certificate); additional fees apply, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

Entry terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) and deadlines are set by each school or department; the University's graduate catalog lists Fall, Spring and Summer terms for new graduate students.

Graduate and professional applications are made online to the school or department of intended study, with deadlines set by each school or department; official English-test results are required from applicants from countries where English is not the official language.

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