Biomedical Sciences (MA)

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Overview
Admission
Curriculum
Tuition and Fees
Overview
The MA in Biomedical Sciences is more than a graduate degree—it's a focused pathway to medical, dental or pharmacy school.

This intensive, one-year Master of Arts program is designed to strengthen your credentials and immerse you in the core foundational sciences essential for success in professional healthcare. Whether you're a recent graduate looking for an academic edge or a career changer seeking robust preparation, this program sets you up for the advanced challenges ahead, as demonstrated by Xavier's impressive 84% medical school acceptance rate for our graduates (Class of 2023).

Admission

  • Completed application through PostbacCAS 
  • All official transcripts from Undergrad and Grad institutions
  • Resume or CV with Clinical and other relevant experiences
  • Optional MCAT, DAT, or GRE Score
  • Required 2 Letters of Recommendations
    • We recommend submitting letters from advisors, faculty, pre-health committee or professional references
  • Completed Prerequisite coursework prior to matriculation
  • Competitive candidate will have at least:
    • At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
    • Clinical experience with hands on patient care
    • Extracurricular and Volunteer experiences
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
  • Minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher ( ≥ 3.2 recommended)
  • Prerequisite Requirements
    • 2 Biology Courses with a lab (8 credits)
    • Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 with labs (8 credits)
    • General Chemistry with a lab (8 credits)
    • Physics 1 and 2 and labs if available (6-8 credits)
    • English (6 credits)
    • Recommended: Biochemistry (3 credits)

 

 

Curriculum

  • BMSC 511 Biostatistics and Epidemiology.............3 credit hours
  • BMSC 521 Medical Anatomy.............3 credit hours
  • BMSC 531 Medical Biochemistry.............3 credit hours
  • BMSC 541 Medical Microbiology.............3 credit hours
  • BMSC 551 Medical Physiology.............3 credit hours
  • BMSC 515 Medical Technology.............3 credit hours
  • BMSC 525 Medical Embryology.............3 credit hours
  • BMSC 535 Molecular Biology and Genetics.............3 credit hours
  • BMSC 545 Cellular Immunology.............3 credit hours
  • BMSC 555 Clinical Pharmacology.............3 credit hours
  • 2 Biology Courses with a lab (8 credits)
  • Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 with labs (8 credits)
  • General Chemistry with a lab (8 credits)
  • Physics 1 and 2 and labs if available (6-8 credits)
  • English (6 credits)
  • Recommended: Biochemistry (3 credits)

Tuition and Fees

Tuition, Per Credit Hour

  • MA in Biomedical Sciences..............$850

Fees

  • Student ID Fee..............$15
  • Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking full-time..............$15 (per semester)
  • Graduate Student Association Fee, degree-seeking part-time..............$10 (per semester)

The amounts listed are for the 2026-2027 academic year, and include classes from Fall 2026 through Summer 2027. Tuition cost is per credit hour unless otherwise stated.
For the full, official listing, please visit xavier.edu/costs.
Xavier University reserves the right to correct any computational or clerical errors.

84%
Medical School Acceptance Rate (Undergraduate Class of '23)
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Why Choose Our Program?

Learn Directly from Medical School Faculty

The program is offered fully in person and is housed within the proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. You will be taught by experienced Medical School Faculty who bring real-world expertise directly into the classroom.

Start Your Path to Medical School at an Affordable Price

You receive a high-quality, medical-school-caliber education taught by medical school faculty at a cost that is notably lower than many competing post-baccalaureate and special master's programs.

Gain Critical Hands-On Clinical Exposure

Benefit from valuable, hands-on clinical exposure to cutting-edge medical technologies and diagnostic tools, facilitated through active collaborations with our trusted medical clinical partners.

A Commitment to Community and Diversity

Our program's mission is to place quality healthcare professionals into underserved communities, offering a vital avenue for diverse students to succeed and preparing you to make an impactful difference by serving diverse populations.

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Academic Rigor
Located in the Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine

Your curriculum is taught fully in person by experienced College of Medicine faculty and is governed by the rigorous Medical School Curriculum Committee.

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Biomedical Sciences (MA) Program at Xavier University

Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."