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Applications are accepted by term. Fall applications are due July 1, and spring applications are due November 1.
At under $25,000, the 32-credit MABS enhances students' qualifications for advanced health science degrees in just one year, allowing you to bridge the gap to your chosen degree without slowing down your journey to success.
Students conduct guided research projects alongside faculty. Click here to learn more about current faculty research topics.
Over 90% of our successful Health Professions Advising Committee applicants matriculate into advanced degree programs.
The administration and instructors do a great job in preparing you and are vested in your future success! They were easily accessible and will work with you to accomplish your goal.
— YEVGENIY ZELONDZHEV, MABS '20
Chatham's Master of Arts in Biomedical Studies is a 31- to 32-credit program that can be completed in one year. The curriculum combines graduate coursework with MCAT prep content to help students build a stronger foundation for health professional school. Explore the full curriculum progression below.
Explore MABS Curriculum : Checkerboard 1 - Biomedical Studies Courses and Curriculum
MABS students can strengthen their theoretical and practical skills through guided research projects. Available fields include:
Biomedical Studies students benefit from our state-of-the-art cadaver lab, which provides hands-on training, education, and preparation in anatomy, disease sites, dissection, and surgical techniques. A number of cadaver lab visits are available for interested students.
Schedule a Visit : Checkerboard 3 - State-of-the-Art Cadaver Lab
Chatham's Biomedical Studies faculty members are accomplished teachers, scholars, practitioners, and active leaders in the field. They serve as mentors and advisors and are there for you every step of the way.
Meet the Faculty : Checkerboard 4 - MABS Program Faculty
The MABS program is linked with three institutions:
The Master of Arts in Biomedical Studies program provides a unique pathway for students pursuing careers in medicine and health professions. Full-time MABS students can retake select undergraduate science courses at a reduced cost to enhance their science GPA, a crucial factor in professional school admissions. The result is a smarter, more flexible path that helps students build a stronger application and expand their career opportunities. Contact an admissions counselor or academic advisor for more information.
MABS students can gain professional, on-campus employment tailored to their course of study. This includes hourly pay, on-the-job training, and valuable work experience, all without stepping off campus.
Review Chatham's MABS admissions process, requirements, and information for international applicants below.
View Admission Requirements : Checkerboard 8 - Admission Requirements
Keep moving forward on your graduate journey by visiting campus or attending an upcoming event. Virtual info sessions, open houses, and admitted student sessions give you the chance to meet faculty, ask questions about the MABS program and admissions process, and experience the Chatham community firsthand. Email graduate@chatham.edu with any questions.
View Graduate Event Schedule : Checkerboard 9 - Visits & Events
