Overview

Graduate Programs in Biomedical Sciences / Graduate Programs in Biomedical Sciences is located in Philadelphia, PA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science (MS)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	17

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE, MCAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT Thesis Optional

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

424

Applied

187

Accepted

82

Enrolled

Applying

75

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE, MCAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT
Master's Degree Requirements	Pre-medical prerequisite coursework; biochemistry (recommended)

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 79

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 15
Types of financial support available	Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Federal Work-Study

Student Body

119

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0%
Black or African American	7.56%
White or Caucasian	22%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	5.88%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	16.81%
Unknown	47.06%

Gender

Male (43%)

Female (56%)

Faculty

25

Total faculty

Full-time - 25

Part-time - 0

Male (11)

Female (14)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Neuroscience and neurodegenerative disorders, inflammation and allergic response to food allergens, cardiovascular function and disease, bone and joint disorders, cancer biology
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	533,489

Location & Contact

Address 4170 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA  19131
United States

Contact Dr. Marcus Bell
Chair
Email: marcusbe@pcom.edu
Phone: 215-871-6834
Fax: 215-871-6865

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