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LP – M.S. Biomedical Sciences

M.S. Biomedical Sciences

(Special Master’s Program)

Prepare for Medical School and Other Healthcare Professions

The Chicago School’s 100% online M.S. Biomedical Sciences degree is a one-year, post-baccalaureate pathway built to strengthen your medical school application or prepare you for related healthcare professions.

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Entirely Online Program

100% online program offers flexibility

Three Concentrations Available

Prepare for medical school or explore data science, public health, and health policy

Flexible Course Schedules

 • Fast track: Five 8-week terms
 • Full time: Six 8-week terms
 • Part time: Ten 8-week terms

Prepare for What’s Next in
Healthcare and Biomedical Science

The Chicago School’s online M.S. Biomedical Sciences program offers a comprehensive education if you’re preparing for medical school, other health professions programs, or careers across healthcare and biomedical science. The program emphasizes evidence-based practices and research methodologies, strengthening analytical, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry skills.

Through an integrated curriculum, you will explore the biochemical, cellular, physiological, and neurological processes that sustain human life. Each concentration builds on the program’s biomedical science foundation while preparing you for distinct academic and career goals.

Three Concentrations to Match Your Goals

You can choose from three concentrations to tailor your M.S. Biomedical Sciences education to your academic interests and career goals.

Pre-Medical Studies
Strengthen your biomedical science foundation and prepare for the academic demands of medical school or other advanced health professions programs. Get dedicated pre-health advising for MCAT preparation, application strategy, and planning your next step.
Data Science in Healthcare
Learn how health data can inform clinical care, biomedical research, and healthcare decision-making. Develop analytical and technical skills in areas such as programming, biostatistics, machine learning, and data visualization for healthcare and research.
Public Health and Health Policy
Explore the systems, policies, and population-level factors that shape health, healthcare access, and public health decision-making.

Career Pathways

The Chicago School’s online M.S. Biomedical Sciences program prepares you for advanced education in the health professions and career opportunities aligned with your chosen concentration, including:

Pre-Medical Studies

  • Medical school and other advanced health professions programs
  • Biomedical and clinical research
  • Clinical research coordination
  • Pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations
  • Laboratory and research settings

Data Science in Healthcare

  • Healthcare data and clinical analytics
  • Biomedical and clinical data analysis
  • Health informatics
  • Healthcare quality and outcomes analytics
  • Research data analysis
  • Pharmaceutical and biotechnology data applications

Public Health and Health Policy

  • Population health
  • Health program and policy analysis
  • Healthcare quality and improvement
  • Community and nonprofit health organizations
  • Health advocacy and policy organizations
  • Government and public health agencies

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Our Approach

The Chicago School Approach is an immersive, applied learning model focused on developing professionals who can address present challenges and anticipate future needs. It combines four core elements of The Chicago School experience—education, innovation, community, and impact—to give students a practical and solutions-oriented education.

Education

Preparing tomorrow’s integrated health professionals.

Integrated Education
Highly regarded by academic leaders, 20 programs at The Chicago School have earned programmatic accreditation.

Innovation

Embracing next-gen learning and practice.

Learning Innovation
Several programs offer Immersive Residencies, for skill-building and professional guidance.

Community

Creating connection, inclusion, and belonging.

Community Connection
52% of students identify as first-gen, prompting us to build the First Generation Student Success Program.

Impact

Supporting individuals, organizations, and communities.

Community Impact
500+ community partners offer internships, practicums and community service opportunities.

Take the Next Step Toward Your Degree

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