Hood College Graduate School Biomedical Science Admission Criteria Students admitted into the program must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college and must have completed undergraduate courses in genetics, microbiology, cell biology, organic chemistry, and precalculus. The following criteria are used to evaluate applicants to the Biomedical Science M.S. program. The strength of the undergraduate grade point average including the overall GPA and the average in the major are considered. The relevance of the undergraduate major is considered.
Priority is given to students who have a major in biology, bio-chemistry, or chemistry.
Courses taken should include genetics, cell biology, microbiology, organic chemistry, and precalculus. An essay is required that discusses the student's matriculation intent and desire to complete the M.S. degree in Biomedical Science, as well as the relatedness of their work experience and future goals.