Biomedical Science Programs
Our M.S. and Ph.D. biomedical science programs prepare you for a fulfilling career as a researcher, manager, clinical lab scientist and more. Choose from six specializations - biochemistry and molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology and immunology, pathology, pharmacology, or physiology - and from multiple tracks depending on your research and career goals. All of our graduate programs are full-time and on-campus.
As a student in the GSBMS, you will have opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research projects, which span areas like cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, cancer, infectious diseases, regulation of gene expression, cell signaling and embryological development. Our faculty experts and extensive resources support your professional goals on your scientific journey.
Each of our programs meets our carefully crafted, intentional and rigorous educational objectives.
Biomedical Science Programs Overview
Our Six M.S. / Ph.D. Specializations
Our six disciplines are available for both M.S. and Ph.D. study. We have postdoctoral studies in each of the disciplines. Contact the specific academic departments for postdoctoral opportunities.
Most or all credits earned towards an M.S. degree in one of the six biomedical sciences can also later be applied towards Ph.D. degree requirements. All standard Master’s program tracks are ~30 credits.
MCAT scores are required for consideration into the Accelerated iBMS program, but standardized test scores are no longer required for the Ph.D. and two-year M.S. programs. We strongly recommend that if you have taken any of these tests, you submit your scores to support your application. Should you choose to submit test scores, they must be received by the GSBMS by the deadline date.
BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
This discipline explores biochemical processes and understanding of the life sciences at the molecular level.
CELL BIOLOGY
Cell Biology analyzes the function and structure of cells and organelles, and explores topics like cell cycle and metabolism.
MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
Microbiology focuses on microorganisms like bacteria and viruses, and how they cause disease, while immunology explores the function of our immune system in bacterial and viral pathogenesis.
PATHOLOGY
Pathology studies the cause, diagnosis and treatment of disease, and research in this field allows us to better treat illnesses like cancer and viral infections.
PHARMACOLOGY
The study of pharmacology is essential to developing, evaluating and testing new drugs, and allows us to find new cures for diseases and disorders.
PHYSIOLOGY
Drawing on multiple areas of medical science, physiology analyzes how the parts of an organism function and interact, from biomolecules to organ systems.
Interdisciplinary and Professional Master’s Program Tracks
The AMP option gives a broad overview of biomedical science and is intended for those who want to enhance their academic credentials before applying to an M.D. program.
- Full-time, day & evening classes
- MCAT Required
This track covers all areas of biomedical science and prepares you for professional medical and health programs, such as medical, veterinary, dental or physician assistant school.
- Full-time
- Day & evening classes
This Professional Science Master’s (PSM) track prepares you for a management role in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or biomedical science industries. This track is available for any of our six M.S. disciplines.
- Full-time, day & evening classes
- Corporate internship
This professional master’s degree prepares you to work as a clinical laboratory scientist in medical or corporate facilities and allows you to enter the workforce after your first year in the program.
- Full-time
- day clinical practicum, day and evening classes
- Prepares for NYS CLS Licensure Exam
The Dental Linker program (DLP) is a one-year master’s program that allows you to improve your academic credentials in the sciences before entering dental school.
- Referral from TCDM
- Full-time
- Day and evening classes
Ph.D. Program Options
The Integrated Ph.D. Program (IPP) is the main path to enter the doctoral program and allows you to explore our six different disciplines before selecting a dissertation area at the end of your first year.
Learn More About the ProgramThis intensive joint degree program allows you to strengthen your research training to work towards your medical degree.
- NYMC medical students only
- Apply after first year of medical school
- Formally admitted after the second year in the School of Medicine at NYMC
- Degrees are awarded concurrently
Advanced Standing- If you’ve already completed an M.S. at NYMC in one of our biomedical science disciplines, you’re eligible to apply to our Ph.D. program with Advanced Standing. This allows you to apply your didactic credits to your Ph.D., shortening the time to degree by an average of two years.
