Master's Program
Pre-Medical | Pre-Dental | Biomedical Research
185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ | 973-72-4511 | gsbsnadm@gsbs.rutgers.edu
The program has a flexible curricula and it builds on the existing strengths of basic and clinical faculty in the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS) and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM). We are located on the same campus as NJMS and RSDM and our students are taught by the faculty of Rutgers NJMS and RSDM. Students enrolled in the Master's program have the opportunity to obtain either a Master of Science in Biomedical Science (MS) or a Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) degree. The MS requires a 5-credit research thesis while the MBS is predominantly based on coursework. Students have the flexibility to switch between MS and MBS.
Join us for our online open house on October 12, 2023.
Students applying to the Masters Program can apply to be part of one of the following tracks:
Medical Scholars Track
Pre-Medical StudentsThis track is designed for students interested in applying to medical school, including schools of osteopathic medicine, and to other health related professions such as physician assistant. Students in the program receive personalized advice from Dr. Lawrence Gaspers and Dr. Mariana De Lorenzo. Students who meet select academic criteria have the opportunity to take medical courses and be graded with Rutgers NJMS student. Students with a 3.6 GPA after at least 20 credits and an MCAT of at least 127 in each section (permanent resident or citizen of the US) are eligible for a guaranteed interview at Rutgers NJMS.
Dental Scholars Track
Pre-dental studentsThe Dental ScholarsTtrack is designed for students interested in applying to U.S. dental schools. Students who meet select academic criteria have the opportunity to take dental school courses and be graded with RSDM students. Students with a 3.7 GPA and a DAT score of at least 20 Total Science and 20 Academic Average or passage on National Boards parts 1 and 2 on first take by BDS students are eligible for a guaranteed interview at Rutgers NJMS. Our students have access to three faculty from RSDM as academic advisors: Dr. Vincent K. Tsiagbe, Dr. Daniel Kadouri and Dr. Carla Cugini.
Biomedical Research Scholars Track
Students and professionals pursue the Biomedical Research Scholars track to learn more about biomedical research in areas including but is not limited to cell biology, neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, immunology and infectious diseases, microbiology, molecular biology, and genetics. Students receive personalized advisement on curriculum and career development from Dr. Doreen Badheka. Graduates from this program enter into Ph.D. programs or enhance their career in the biopharma industry or teaching in higher education.
Application requirements
All applications for admission to the Masters program are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications are reviewed holistically based on the GPA, letters of recommendation, and personal statement. MCAT/DAT/GRE test scores are optional.
Application deadline
Fall semester
July 31st of that year
Spring semester
December 1st of the preceding year
General degree requirements
Students require 30 credits with a grade point average of 3.0 (B-average) or better to graduate. Of the 30 credits, 9 credits are required courses and the remaining 21 credits are electives.