Our online application portal is now open for Fall 2027 admissions.
There is no application fee! The GRE is not required.*
*GRE scores are optional.
Important Dates
- Oct. 15: Free online application system opens.
- March 15: Final deadline for international student applications
- May 1: Final deadline for domestic student (U.S. Citizen and Permanent Resident) applications.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and admission offers are extended throughout the application cycle. Because the program has a limited number of available slots, applicants are encouraged to apply early to maximize their chances of admission.
Application Requirements
The MSBS application requires the following information and materials:
- Basic personal information
- Educational history: All postsecondary institutions attended, including dates of attendance.
- Transcripts: Transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application review process.
- International students only: Proof of English proficiency. Review our English language proficiency requirements.
- Work experience: All previous employment, including dates of employment.
- Research experience: All previous research experiences, including dates of participation.
- References: Names, affiliations, and email addresses of at least three references. The order of preference is research mentors, academic professors, and professional supervisors. Personal references are not accepted. Letters will be requested by the BCM Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) directly through the application portal. Applications will be reviewed only after three reference letters are received.
- Personal statement: Maximum one page, single-spaced, 11-point Arial font. Describe your academic background, motivation for pursuing graduate education in biomedical sciences, career goals, and how the MSBS program aligns with your interests and aspirations.
- Research statement: Maximum one page, single-spaced, 11-point Arial font. Describe your previous research experiences, including the scientific questions addressed, your specific contributions, methods used, and what you learned. Applicants without prior research experience may discuss their research interests and the scientific questions they would like to explore.
Application Review Schedule
Toward the end of the admissions cycle, decisions are expedited to allow sufficient time to process the necessary admissions paperwork for matriculation.
| Apply by | Interview Invite by | Decision by | Accept by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 15 | Feb. 1 | March 1 | April 1 |
| Feb. 1 | Feb. 15 | March 15 | April 15 |
| Feb. 15 | March 1 | April 1 | May 1 |
| March 1 | March 15 | April 15 | May 15 |
| March 15 | April 1 | May 1 | May 20 |
| April 1 | April 15 | May 15 | May 25 |
| April 15 | May 1 | May 25 | May 30 |
| May 1 | May 15 | May 25 | May 30 |
| *May 15 | *May 20 | *May 30 | *June 5 |
*Extended application period, contingent on availability of unfilled slots.
International students who are offered admission must accept or decline their offer by April 30 to allow sufficient time to complete visa paperwork before August matriculation.
| Apply by | Interview Invite by | Decision by | Accept by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 15 | Feb. 1 | March 1 | March 15 |
| Feb. 1 | Feb. 15 | March 15 | April 1 |
| Feb. 15 | March 1 | April 1 | April 15 |
| March 1 | March 15 | April 15 | April 30 |
| March 15 | April 1 | April 15 | April 30 |