Master's in Biomedical Sciences (MBS)
Be prepared to transform the world with Duquesne's Master's in Biomedical Sciences (MBS). Built to help you advance your career in medicine through a greater understanding of the structure and function of the human body, this master's program is the only one in the world using HoloAnatomy 3D technology!
The MBS Program
Professionals with advanced degrees are needed in healthcare and biomedical research today, and in the future as these fields evolve and expand. This Master's in Biomedical Sciences degree program offers:
- Easy application process with no MCAT/GRE requirement
- Convenient full-time, 10-month program (32-credit hours)
- Hands-on learning experiences and community outreach opportunities
The MBS Coursework
You'll have a competitive edge and be prepared to demonstrate your ability to succeed in medical school or any health profession with Duquesne's MS Biomedical Sciences. Our faculty will work alongside you with coursework that combines biomedical sciences and clinical application with hands-on learning opportunities that:
- Expands your scientific knowledge with first-semester medical school courses.
- Explores anatomy system-by-system with 3D mixed reality system, HoloAnatomy.
- Integrates service opportunities that impacts the health of Pittsburgh communities.
- Hones critical thinking skills to quickly solve clinical issues.
- Prepares medical school candidates for MCAT exam.
Application & Prerequisite Requirements
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Application Requirements
- Master's in Biomedical Sciences applicants are selected on a rolling admission's schedule.
- No MCAT/GRE is required.
- Bachelor's degree with a required minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a science GPA of 2.75.
- Two letters of reference. Letters for the MBS program may be obtained from an employer, science professor, pre-health committee or advisor, or health professional(s) familiar with your academic ability.
Prerequisite Coursework Requirements
- Biological Sciences - 8 credit hours
- Physics - 8 credit hours
- General and/or Inorganic Chemistry - 8 credit hours
- Organic Chemistry - 8 credit hours
- English and/or Composition - 8 credit hours
Additional preferred coursework (not required):
- Biomedical Sciences - 6 credit hours (200 level or above)
- Coursework may include: anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, virology and genetics.
- Other coursework may be accepted.
Program Information
A Master's in Biomedical Sciences (MBS) degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA will prepare you for medical school or an advanced healthcare career in 10-months.
Program Type
Major
Degree
Master's
Duration
10 months
Required Credit Hours
32
You have plans for medical school or advancement in your current healthcare career,
we can help you get there. Contact us directly with any questions about the program
or admissions process. You'll be prepared to meet your goals with these Fall and Spring courses. This is a regional-based anatomy course that delivers the knowledge necessary to understand
and apply human anatomy, histology, and embryonic development to normal human physiology
and pathophysiology. Students will study human anatomy of the upper and lower extremities,
back, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, head, and neck. The course will utilize lectures and
HoloAnatomy laboratories. This course aims to provide an understanding of the functions of the body at cellular
and sub-cellular levels to provide a foundation for further exploration of disease
processes. The course will examine the biochemical activity of the cell and demonstrate
understanding of the cellular structure, nucleic acid structure and function, synthesis
of proteins, regulation of gene expression, the function of cellular organelles, and
cellular metabolism. 3 credits, Fall semester This course aims to provide an understanding of the functions of the body at the level
of tissues and organs to provide a foundation for further exploration of disease processes.
The topics covered in this course include neurological, renal, cardiovascular, pulmonary,
digestive, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems. 7 credits, Fall semester The purpose of this course is to provide the foundational knowledge and framework
of the major classes of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi and how they relate
to the pathologic basis of disease. The structure, replication, and management of
these microbes as well as host-pathogen interactions are discussed. 2 credits, Spring semester This course provides the fundamentals of the immune system. The focus will be on
innate and adaptive immunity, immune responses to pathogens and other foreign materials,
and dysregulation of the immune system. 2 credits, Spring semester This course provides the foundational knowledge and framework to apply the principles
of pharmacology needed in evidence-based medicine. The course covers the foundational
concepts of pharmacology including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, major classes
of drugs, and their purposes and mechanisms in the rational treatment of disease. 3 credits, Spring semester The purpose of this course is to build upon the foundations of anatomy, physiology,
cell biology, immunology, microbiology, and pharmacology to explore mechanisms of
disease initiation, progression, and outcomes. The changes in structure and function
of cells, tissues, and organs will be examined as they relate to disease, injury,
inflammation, and tumorigenesis. 5 credits, Spring semester The purpose of this course is to provide a foundational framework for scholarship
in the health sciences. The main topics to be discussed are clinical study design,
responsible conduct in research, the scientific method, the research process and methodology,
literature searches, and biostatistics. In addition to lectures and discussions, this
course will utilize scientific literature to engage students in the exploration of
these topics. The purpose of this course is to build upon the foundation established in Evidence-Based
Medicine 1 to explore the topics of epidemiology, social determinants of health, analyzing
relationships between variables, proper methods of reading and learning from scientific
literature, applying information from clinical literature. 1 credit, Spring semester Utilizing discussions, clinical case studies, and application sessions, this course
will reinforce the clinical applications of anatomy, cell biology, and physiology. 1 credit, Fall semester Utilizing discussions, clinical case studies, and application sessions, this course
will reinforce the clinical applications of immunology, microbiology, pharmacology,
and pathologic basis of disease. 1 credit, Spring semester Founding Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs and Associate Professor of Family Medicine, College
of Osteopathic Medicine Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, College of Osteopathic Medicine Associate Dean for Biomedical Affairs, College of Osteopathic MedicineContact Us
MBS Course Descriptions
Faculty Spotlight
John M. Kauffman, Jr., DO, FACOI, FACP
Amber Fedin, DO
M. Renee Prater, DVM, PhD
Jason E. Wells, PhD
