College of Biomedical Sciences Admissions Requirements

Health Professions, Research and Addictive Medicine Pathways

Thank you for your interest in the Master of Biomedical Sciences Program at Larkin University. At Larkin University, we pride ourselves in being one of the top programs in the area, blending together coursework in advance sciences, exam preparation, clinical shadowing and research opportunities. Our faculty find new and innovative ways to educate our students in a student-centered learning environment, on-line or on-campus.

Admission Notes:

  • We only accept completion of coursework with a grade of C- or better. Any courses in which you received a D+, D, or D- must be retaken.
  • Larkin University College of Biomedical Sciences may consider coursework taken at Foreign Institutions that has been evaluated for U.S Institution equivalency by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization such as World Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. and/or Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
  • All required pre-requisite coursework is based on semester credit hours. If your institution uses a quarter system, please note that 1 semester hour equals 1.5 quarter hours. To convert semester hours into quarter hours, divide the quarter-credit hours by 1.5 or multiply the semester credit hours by 0.6667.
  • The MBS degree program participates in the Postbac Centralized Application Service. To Apply, Click Here.
  • To meet the challenges of students regarding standardized testing slots, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these requirements are waived until further notice.
  • Questions? Please Email: Biomedadmissions@ularkin.org or via Phone: 305-760-7521

Admissions Requirements

Applicants for the M.S. in Biomedical Sciences must:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized college or university with a record of satisfactory academic work at the baccalaureate and/or graduate level.
  • Submit an official standardized exam score such as GRE, MCAT, DAT, etc.
  • Have an undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or better on a 4.0 scale
  • Submit two recommendation letters from basic science professors, medical sciences adviser/instructor/professor, or employers in a medical field
  • Verified US residency/citizenship status if born other than in the US.

Applicants for the M.S. in Biomedical Sciences must meet the prerequisites*

Courses Hours
Biology I and II with labs 8
Chemistry I and II with labs 8
Organic Chemistry I and II with labs 8
Physics I & II with labs 8
Calculus or Statistics 3
Advanced Science coursework such as Biochemistry, Genetics, Physiology, etc. 3
Total Hours 38

The MBS degree program participates in the Postbac Centralized Application Service. To Apply, Click Here.

 

Students with questions regarding a course substitution in lieu of a prerequisite course, should contact the admissions advisor directly at BiomedAdmissions@ULarkin.org

College of Biomedical Sciences Admissions Requirements

Residency Pathway

Thank you for your interest in the Master of Biomedical Sciences Program, Residency Pathway at Larkin University. Larkin University in collaboration with Larkin Community Hospital, has created a unique clinical pathway that provides recent medical school graduates an opportunity to earn a Biomedical Science degree while participating as an “observer” of a medical specialty of their choice. The goal of this pathway is to provide additional education and practical experience to strengthen your application to residency programs.

Admissions Requirements

Residency Pathway
Requirements:

  • Completed a medical degree (MD/DO) from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized college or university with a record of satisfactory academic work
  • Submit official USMLE/COMLEX Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3 scores  (dates and scores for each)
  • Must have a GPA of 2.7 or better on a 4.0 scale
  • Submit two recommendation letters
  • Verified US residency/citizenship status if born other than in the US.
  • Submit resume and a personal statement of educational/professional goals.

Admission Procedures:
Applicants applying to our Residency Pathway must apply online using the website application link on the Larkin App Here.

Questions?
Please Email: Biomedadmissions@ularkin.org or via Phone: 305-760-7521

 
 
 
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