Biological Sciences M.S. with a Specialization in Pre-Health

When Science and Humanity Intersect and Improve the World

There is a never-ending demand for medical health professionals of all varieties in the world. Your Master of Science in Biology with a Pre-Health Specialization from University of Houston-Clear Lake will put you in a strong position to pursue a range of graduate studies. If you are preparing for a career in the health profession or a related field that requires graduate-level biomedical sciences training, your Master of Science degree will equip you with the experience and training you'll need to enter into the biomedical workforce and excel in this highly competitive field of study.

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Pursue your Career Goals with Guidance from Dedicated Faculty

Your coursework will build a foundation that can help you move up to an advanced medical degree program or propel you to a career in medical research. You'll gain skills that will underpin your continued studies if you aspire to enter medical, dental, optometry, physician assistant or pharmacy schools. Faculty members who serve on the Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) dedicate themselves to helping students like you pursue careers in health care. They discuss academic interests and career options with students working toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees, and are available to offer valuable insights to help you reach your academic and professional goals.

Admission Requirements

Take your education to new heights in University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Science and Engineering. Learn the next steps to being admitted now.

• Biological Science M.S.
• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application

  Apply online through the UHCL Graduate Application Portal.

• Requirements
  • 3.0 GPA
  • GRE total scores should be at least 290 (140 Verbal + 150 Quantitative). GRE is waived if GPA is 3.0 or better with BS degree
  • Foundation Courses (C or better): Calculus I, Organic Chemistry 1 & II with labs, Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry I, Physiology (plant or human or animal), Statistics, and at least 2 of the following: Microbiology for Science Majors, Ecology, Cellular Physiology, Molecular Biology.
  • Additional Requirements – Undergraduate degree in Biology or closely related field

• How to Apply as a Graduate Student
• How to Apply as an International Graduate Student

Degree Requirements

UHCL's College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you'll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.

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