No. Any prerequisites needed are built into the master's program curriculum.

Applicants are not required to have a science background to be eligible to apply for the master's program. We are looking for applicants with an entrepreneurial mindset and an interest in science or human healthcare.

No. Any prerequisites needed are built into the doctoral program curriculum.

Our admissions committee reviews each candidate's entire application and weighs each piece equally, which we call a holistic review. We don't eliminate applicants based solely on test scores and GPA. Students with lower GPAs can bolster their application by using their personal statement to explain why they earned the grades they did, including a resume that describes their research experience and having stellar recommendation letters.

Yes. As long as applicants are able to submit a final transcript, including their posted degree before the start of the fall semester (mid-August), they are eligible to apply for the upcoming semester.

The test score profile for previously accepted master’s students is a good place to determine your competitiveness. You may compare your GPA and English proficiency scores with those posted in the test score profile to obtain an idea of how you compare to students previous admitted to the program. Refer to our Do I Qualify section for more information.

The test score profile for previously accepted doctoral students is a good place to determine your competitiveness. Compare your GPA and English proficiency scores with those posted in the test score profile to obtain an idea of how you compare to students previous admitted to the program. Review our Do I Qualify section for more information.

The personal statement is your opportunity to communicate who you are, your goals and your potential for being a good match for the Translational Biomedical Sciences program.

Overall, your personal statement should address the following questions:

• What are your research and career goals, and how will completing this program help you meet those goals?
• Do you have research experience? If so, please briefly describe relevant skills and/or experience(s).
• What area of research are you interested in pursuing? Are there any IBMS faculty members who you would be interested in working with during your time in the program?
• Are there any potential “red flags” in your application that you would like to further address?

The personal statement is your opportunity to communicate who you are, your goals and your potential for being a good match for the Biomedical Enterprise program. Your personal statement should address the following questions:

• • What are your academic and career goals?
  • How will completing this program help you meet your academic/career goals?
  • What is your understanding of the intersections among business, law and biomedical science?
  • Do you have wet-lab research experience? If so, please describe the techniques that you are familiar with.
  • Are there potential red flags in your application you would like to further address?

IBMS does not currently offer English proficiency waivers. Applicants are expected to fulfill the English proficiency requirements as described by Graduate Admissions.

No. Applicants are not required to find a faculty match/lab placement before applying to the program. After the applicant's educational credentials are vetted by the admissions committee and they are admitted, the student is either matched with 2-3 faculty members for 4-week rotations (doctoral students) or placed into a lab (master's students) at the start of their program. There is a section in the application that will ask you to indicate your interest in 3 IBMS faculty members, and we will use this information as a guide to assign rotations/lab placements.

Since applications for both the master's and doctoral program are reviewed in batches, applicants can expect to receive an admission decision or request for an interview within 6-8 weeks after each application deadline.

All applicants who submit a completed application for admission into an IBMS graduate program will automatically be considered for a graduate assistantship appointment during the admissions process. Applicants are not expected to complete a separate application for consideration.

IBMS offers a limit number of merit-based application fee waivers each entry term. Eligible applicants will hold at least a 3.8 GPA and/or relevant wet-lab experience. To request a waiver, send your transcript(s) and resume/CV to [email protected].

The Graduate School at Georgia State University also provides application fee waivers for applicants who have participated in a range of programs designed to diversify graduate programs. To receive the application waiver, you will need to verify your eligibility in the application portal.

PROGRAMS:

• Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) U-STAR Program
• Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD)
• Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
• McNair Scholars
• Bridges to the Doctorate
• Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) attendance
• Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program
• Research Initiative for Scientific Advancement (RISE)
• Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)
• PhD Project: Business Doctoral Programs for Minorities
• Annual Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Conference Attendance
• Completion of GSU's Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni's 25 to Thrive Program
• Honorably Discharged U.S. Veterans, Active Duty Military, Guard or Reserves

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide application fee waivers for financial hardship.

Visit the Human Resources website to search for job openings at Georgia State, including the Institute for Biomedical Sciences.

Visit the Human Resources website to search for job openings at Georgia State, including the Institute for Biomedical Sciences.

There are currently no open faculty positions. Application instructions will be provided as positions become available.

The Institute for Biomedical Sciences is a world-class research and education institute dedicated to advancing fundamental research that improves human health and training future generations of leading biomedical scientists and professionals.

If you have human resources questions, email [email protected].

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Biomedical Science and Enterprise program prepares graduates for a range of exciting careers in the biomedical industry or advanced degrees in science, business or law. The degree program offers an innovative approach to education that combines studies in biomedical science, business, entrepreneurship and law and teaches students the scientific, legal and commercial aspects of scientific discovery.

• IBMS - Institute for Biomedical Sciences.
• BMSC - the course abbreviation for all IBMS courses.
• BIS - Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
• IDS - Interdisciplinary Studies.
• BSEN - Biomedical Science and Enterprise.

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There is no minimum GPA requirement for current Georgia State students to participate in this undergraduate degree program. Prospective students interested in applying to the university should visit https://admissions.gsu.edu/bachelors-degree/.

To schedule media interviews with our experts, contact LaTina Emerson, associate director of communications, at [email protected] or 404-413-1353.

In addition to the traditional core curriculum, students are required to complete courses in the following disciplines: science, biomedical science, business, entrepreneurship, law, policy and ethics.

View the catalog program requirements.

Yes, most prerequisites required for medical, dental, veterinary or other professional schools will fit seamlessly into the undergraduate degree. Students who graduate with this undergraduate degree will possess diverse skills sought by professional schools and leading industry employers due to the variety of coursework required. Intentions are for graduates to make lasting differences that advance human health and improve the quality of human life. Students are encouraged to stay informed about any required prerequisites and begin taking them as early as possible because the further along a student is in their degree, the more difficult it becomes to allow all professional school requirements to count.

Science: research, development, administration, clinical biochemistry, immunology, microbiology, teaching high school or college, medical professional (doctor, physician assistant, nurse, etc.)

Business: science communication, journalism, publishing, scientific sales and marketing

Law/Policy: patent attorney, regulatory affairs, technology transfer

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• Academic transcripts from each college and/or university attended
  • Unofficial transcripts are sufficient for admissions decisions.
• Goal Statement
  • Provide an autobiographical statement that summarizes your relevant skills and experiences, describes your research and career objectives, addresses the fit between your goals and the graduate training offered by the Institute for Biomedical Sciences and any potential "red flags" in your application.
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Unofficial score reports are acceptable for an admissions decision while official scores are sent to the institution.
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Professional and academic recommendations are strongly suggested.

For International Applicants

• TOEFL or IELTS scores
  • Unofficial score reports are acceptable for an admissions decision while official scores are being sent to the institution.
  • International applicants who have received a bachelor’s or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. institution and/or those from countries where English is the official language of instruction.

Currently, there are no scholarships available for undergraduate students in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences.

Honors students have the opportunity to complete a university assistantship through the Honors College.
https://honors.gsu.edu/assistantships/

90+ credit hours: Paige Breuers | [email protected] | 404-413-3629

0-89 credit hours: University Advisement Center | https://advisement.gsu.edu/ | 404-413-2630 | (Advisor names to be announced as advising populations are currently changing.)

Yes. You must submit a copy of your transcripts from each institution attended regardless of the number of classes you took or whether or not you received a degree at that institution in order to be considered for admission. Once admitted, you will be required to submit one official transcript from each institution attended by the first day of classes for the term of admission.

The primary factor that differentiates the Biomedical Science and Enterprise program from other related degree programs, like biology or public health, is our interdisciplinary focus and the inclusion of business and law courses as part of the major. A graduate from this program is expected to have a greater breadth of knowledge about the interrelated fields of biomedical science, business, law and ethics. Consequently, the program also requires less depth of knowledge about specific fields within the biomedical sciences. Our robust elective options give students the opportunity to cater their degree to fields that they find interesting by seeking a depth of knowledge in those specific fields.

Yes. Good photocopies or scanned copies of transcripts are acceptable for a decision. This can either be an official electronic transcript or a paper copy you have scanned and uploaded. The document must have one or more of the following features: registrar’s seal, registrar signature or watermark of the institution.

Documents such as self-printed academic histories, Web-based academic evaluations and anything hand-written are not acceptable for the review process. Official transcripts will only be required if you are subsequently offered admission by Georgia State.

The signature experience requirement can be completed through one of four options encompassing some of the experiences that graduates can expect to encounter in biomedical sciences careers. The signature experience typically takes place during the spring semester of the student’s graduating year.

• BMSC4970 – Selected topics
• BMSC4980 – Internship
• BMSC4990 – Independent research
• BMSC4870 – Honors thesis

Students can find more information about each of these courses in the