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Program Name Change

We are excited to announce that effective immediately, the Natural Sciences Interdisciplinary MS Program will now be known as the Biomedical Sciences MS Program. This change impacts all current and incoming students.

Fuel Your Passion. Change Lives.

We're not just another post-bacc; we're the launchpad for your biomedical journey, offering an unmatched experience tailored for your success.

We understand the unique aspirations and challenges of ambitious students seeking to further their academic journey. Unlike conventional post-baccalaureate programs, we offer a distinctive approach tailored to students striving for excellence in their pursuit of advanced degrees in medicine or research. Housed in our medical school, you’ll benefit from unparalleled access to world-renowned faculty and a flexible curriculum designed to accommodate diverse academic backgrounds.

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Learn in a Medical School

You’ll gain access to medical school faculty and facilities during your entire curriculum.

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Flexible Curriculum

You’ll get to shape your education based on your interests and goals. Choose from one of our tracks, or explore options to find the right path for you.

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Individual Approach, Individual Attention

You’ll benefit from a training structure where answers to scientific questions are provided by faculty from a variety of disciplines and scientific fields.

Fast Facts

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Credit Hours Required

3 Semesters

Program Length

MS

Degree Earned

Flexible

Curriculum Paths

What's New at the Jacobs School

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    Once almost exclusively seen in older adults, fatty liver disease, which can be fatal if untreated, is now one of the world’s fastest-growing diseases. And it’s increasingly occurring in young people as well. 

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