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With our liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

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The Career and Experiential Learning Team educates students and alumni on the essential job searching and life skills to propel them to succeed in the increasingly competitive global marketplace.

Service-learning integrates relevant community service with course work and critical reflection to enrich the learning experience, foster social responsibility and civic engagement, and strengthen communities.

Service-Learning

The Honors Program at Barry is designed to challenge, enrich, and prepare especially motivated students to pursue their fullest potential. By participating in a rigorous curriculum rounded out by an array of edifying and interactive events, students explore crucial issues that we face in our daily lives. Students are given the space for discussion and debate and the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields. The Office of Financial Aid can assist with determining eligibility for the Honors Program.

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The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is located in the center of the beautiful Miami Shores campus of Barry University. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of Barry University. The extensive Library research collections include more than 950,000 physical items, over 40,000 print and on-line journal subscriptions, and several thousand on-line books and streaming video resources.

At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

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High school students: Get a jump-start on your college education with dual enrollment courses from Barry University! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

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Continuing Education (CE) offers a variety of courses and non-credit programs designed to respond to the diverse educational interests and lifelong learning needs of individuals of all ages. We offer certificate, credential exam preparation, and licensure programs for professional and personal enrichment.

Barry University is committed to provide you with a dynamic and flexible approach to your degree pathway through our online courses and degree programs. We understand that balancing academics, work, and personal commitments can be challenging. That's why our online offerings are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing you to pursue your educational goals without compromising on other important aspects of your life.

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We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

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For students currently enrolled in classes at Barry, we have a wealth of resources you can tap into to bring ease and efficiency to your university experience. Get the help you need with administrative or financial questions, or check out course catalogs to help plan your schedule by semester. All the information you need to excel is at your fingertips.

We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences

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Boost Your Medical or Dental School Application – in as Little as One Year

If medical school or dental school is your goal, Barry University’s Master of Science in Biomedical Science program is built to help you stand out.  

The BMS program is offered in two modalities with in-person and online options and is designed to boost medical and dental school applications through a rigorous, graduate-level curriculum modeled after first-year medical school coursework. The program features an advanced selection of electives such as Epidemiology, Immunology, Medical Microbiology, Pathophysiology, among others.

All students receive one year access to Complete Anatomy, an industry-leading, advanced anatomy platform fully embedded into the curriculum

What’s the value of an MS in Biomedical Sciences? 

Barry University’s Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences is a rigorous, graduate-level academic pathway designed to support students pursuing admission to medical, dental, and other health professional schools.

This program is ideal for students who: 

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Are preparing to apply to medical, dental, or health professional schools

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Benefit from a hybrid learning environment that offers flexibility to attend classes either in person or online live without sacrificing academic rigor

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Want to strengthen their GPA or academic record through graduate-level coursework

Looking for Guaranteed Admission to a Medical School?

Through a partnership with Barry University’s School of Podiatric Medicine, eligible students in the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences program may qualify for guaranteed admission to the School of Podiatric Medicine.

Have Questions? Speak to the Program Director. 

Brenda Schoffstall, PhD
BSchoffstall@barry.edu
305.899.4004

Proven Outcomes

Since its inception in 1989, our BMS program has enjoyed a consistent track record of preparing students for acceptance into professional schools. In fact, 70% of our qualified applicants were accepted into dental, medical, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant or podiatry schools between 2014-2025.

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  • Barry students have been accepted to the following medical schools after completing the biomedical sciences graduate program:

    • Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Albany Medical College
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    • American University of Antigua College of Medicine
    • American University of the Caribbean
    • Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
    • A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Baylor University School of Medicine
    • Boston University School of Medicine
    • Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Case Western Reserve School of Medicine
    • Central Michigan University College of Medicine
    • Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
    • Chicago Medical School
    • College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
    • Creighton University School of Medicine
    • Dartmouth University School of Medicine
    • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Drexel University College of Medicine
    • East Carolina University School of Medicine
    • East Tennessee State University School of Medicine
    • Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Emory University School of Medicine
    • Florida Atlantic University School of Medicine
    • Florida International University School of Medicine
    • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    • Howard University School of Medicine
    • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - New York City
    • Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine**
    • Indiana University School of Medicine
    • Kansas City School of Medicine
    • Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
    • Loyola University School of Medicine
    • Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
    • Mayo Clinic School of Medicine
    • Medical College of Georgia
    • Medical University of South Carolina
    • Meharry Medical College
    • Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Michigan State University, School of Medicine
    • Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Morehouse School of Medicine
    • New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry
    • New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • New York Medical College
    • New York University School of Medicine
    • Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine
    • Northeastern University School of Medicine
    • Northwestern University School of Medicine
    • Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Pennsylvania State College of Medicine
    • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Ponce School of Medicine
    • Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine
    • Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Ross University School of Medicine
    • Saba University School of Medicine
    • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    • San Juan Bautista School of Medicine
    • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    • Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
    • St. George’s University School of Medicine
    • State University of New York: Upstate, Downstate, and at Syracuse School of Medicine
    • SUNY at Buffalo School of Medicine
    • Temple University School of Medicine
    • Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine
    • The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Tufts University School of Medicine
    • Tulane University School of Medicine
    • University of Alabama School of Medicine
    • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    • University of Arizona College of Medicine
    • Universidad Autonoma De Centro America
    • University of California: at Irvine, at Davis, at Riverside, at Los Angeles School of Medicine, at San Diego, and at San Francisco School of Medicine
    • University of Colorado Medical School
    • University of Florida School of Medicine
    • University of Iowa School of Medicine
    • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine
    • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    • University of Michigan School of Medicine
    • University of Missouri School of Medicine
    • University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    • University of Oklahoma School of Medicine
    • University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, Iowa
    • University of San Francisco College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
    • University of South Florida School of Medicine
    • University of Southern Illinois School of Medicine
    • University of St. Louis College of Medicine
    • University of Texas at Houston School of Medicine
    • University of The Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
    • University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
    • University of Vermont College of Medicine
    • University of Washington School of Medicine
    • University of West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
    • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
    • Vanderbilt School of Medicine
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    • Virginia Tech School of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    • Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Northwest
    • West Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • West Virginia University School of Medicine
    • William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Wright State College of Medicine

    (** )Denotes a guaranteed interview agreement for BMS students meeting specified criteria. A copy of this agreement is on file with the Program Director.

Top-tier Faculty

Collectively, our professors possess decades of expertise in the medical field, and are eager to train the next generation of healthcare professionals. 

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