Biomedical Sciences

$46,000 is the total tuition for the 1 year program. Scholarships and financial aid options are available.

Yes, there are merit and need-based scholarships awarded at the discretion of the MBS committee.

The MBS application cycle opens October 1 and we operate on a rolling admissions process until August 1.

Students get to choose their modality of participation for the MBS program: in-person/residential OR online/asynchronous. The asynchronous modality is much more flexible to accommodate the lifestyle of working adults, but the quiz and exam schedule will operate on the same timeline as residential students. The biggest difference between modalities is the use of recorded lectures for asynchronous students versus live lectures and engagement with DUQCOM faculty for residential students.

Yes, students can change modalities at the start of a new semester. They do this by submitting a formal request for modality change to the Executive Director of Admissions, Dr. Michael Rice.

Yes, there is a pathway between DUQCOM鈥檚 MBS and DO programs. So long as students achieve and maintain a 3.2+ GPA in the program, attain an MCAT score of 500+, submit a strong committee letter of recommendation from the MBS committee, and complete a mock interview, they are guaranteed an interview for the DO program.

No, the MBS to DO pathway is primarily designed for students who will be applying to medical school for the first time.

Human Anatomy I is a regional-based anatomy course that delivers the knowledge necessary to understand and apply human anatomy, histology, and embryonic development to normal human physiology and pathophysiology.  Students will study human anatomy of the upper and lower extremities, back, and thorax. The course will utilize lectures and HoloAnatomy laboratories.

Human Physiology I provides an understanding of the functions of the body at the level of tissues and organs to provide a foundation for further exploration of disease processes. The topics covered in this course include musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems. 

3 credits, Fall semester

Cell and Molecular Biology provides an understanding of the functions of the body at cellular and sub-cellular levels to provide a foundation for further exploration of disease processes. The course will examine the biochemical activity of the cell and demonstrate understanding of the cellular structure, nucleic acid structure and function, synthesis of proteins, regulation of gene expression, the function of cellular organelles, and cellular metabolism.  

3 credits, Fall semester

Foundations of Microbiology provides the foundational knowledge and framework of the major classes of bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi and how they relate to the pathologic basis of disease. The structure, replication, and management of these microbes as well as host-pathogen interactions are discussed.

2 credits, Fall semester

Foundations of Immunology provides the fundamentals of the immune system.  The focus will be on innate and adaptive immunity, immune responses to pathogens and other foreign materials, and dysregulation of the immune system.

2 credits, Fall semester

Medical Applications I provides the student with a comprehensive foundation in general chemistry, organic chemistry, general biology, biochemistry, physics, psychology and sociology. The course will also focus on the development of critical analysis and reasoning skills.

3 credits, Fall semester

Human Anatomy II is a regional-based anatomy course that delivers the knowledge necessary to understand and apply human anatomy, histology, and embryonic development to normal human physiology and pathophysiology.  Students will study human anatomy of the abdomen, pelvis, head, and neck. The course will utilize lectures and HoloAnatomy laboratories.

3 credits, Spring semester

Human Physiology II aims to provide an understanding of the functions of the body at the level of tissues and organs to provide a foundation for further exploration of disease processes.  The topics covered in this course include renal, digestive, and endocrine systems. 

Foundations of Pharmacology provides the foundational knowledge and framework to apply the principles of pharmacology needed in evidence-based medicine.  The course covers the foundational concepts of pharmacology including pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, major classes of drugs, and their purposes and mechanisms in the rational treatment of disease.

3 credits, Spring semester

Pathologic Basis of Disease builds upon the foundations of anatomy, physiology, cell biology, immunology, microbiology, and pharmacology to explore mechanisms of disease initiation, progression, and outcomes. The changes in structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs will be examined as they relate to disease, injury, inflammation, and tumorigenesis. 

2 credits, Spring semester  

Evidence Based Medicine provides a foundational framework for scholarship in the health sciences. The foundations of this course are clinical study design, responsible conduct in research, the scientific method, the research process and methodology, literature searches, and biostatistics. In addition, this course will explore the topics of epidemiology, social determinants of health, analyzing relationships between variables, proper methods of reading and learning from scientific literature and applying information from clinical literature. 

2 credits, Spring semester