Biomedical Sciences, M.H.S.

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Biomedical Sciences Department
Grand Valley State University
312 Padnos Hall
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, Michigan 49401

Telephone: (616) 331-3318
Fax: (616) 331-2090
Email: Biomedical Sciences Department
 www.gvsu.edu/bms
 

Master of Health Science in Biomedical Sciences Overview

Grand Valley State University's Master of Health Science (M.H.S.) in biomedical sciences provides additional academic background for health care workers, allowing them to expand their skills and better take advantage of the ever-changing opportunities available in the health sciences sector.

About the M.H.S. Degree

The program appeals to those students who wish to continue on to doctoral programs and to those who wish to be employed in science-related organizations, small research lab management, and non-profit organizations with a human sciences focus.

  • Personal. Built on graduate core requirements, but designed to meet individual career goals in research, doctoral study, or health and allied health programs.
  • Flexible. Available to full- or part-time students. Many classes are offered in late afternoon or early evening to accommodate working professionals.
  • Convenient. Courses are offered primarily at Allendale main campus as well as at the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences in downtown Grand Rapids.
  • Individual Advising. Preprofessional advising in preparation for Ph.D., medical school, dental school, and other professional programs is offered through the CLAS Academic Advising Center.

The M.H.S. degree is 33 credit hours including 12 hours of biomedical sciences core classes and a formal thesis. The remainder of the curriculum is designed in cooperation with the student's graduate committee.

Related Programs

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Admissions

M.H.S. program requirements and application for admission are available online. The $30 application fee is waived for undergraduate alumni of Grand Valley.

Cost

Grand Valley offers an excellent education at a reasonable cost and a number of ways to finance your degree.