Master of Biomedical Sciences Program

The Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) degree program is directed at students who:

• seek to strengthen their credentials for application to medical school or a health professions school,
• seek a foundation in biomedical sciences to enter a career in public health, scientific research, education or biomedical technology.

We recognize that applying to medical school is highly competitive and that many qualified applicants are not accepted on their first application. The MBS Program provides students with a solid foundation in biomedical science and focuses on strengthening the student’s candidacy for medical school.

The MBS Program also provides an opportunity to explore and prepare for other professional educational opportunities and careers in biomedical and health science fields.

The MBS curriculum has been designed to provide students with a unique, personal learning experience to assist in career goal achievement. Small class size and a commitment to student-centered learning are partnered with individualized career and education planning services.

Other hallmarks of the MBS program include:

• MCAT Hyperlearning Program from The Princeton Review,
• course work to prepare for medical school,
• shared learning activities with medical students,
• 3-to-1 student teacher ratio,
• community health projects.

In addition, MBS students who wish to apply to medical school are given a simulated medical school interview with feedback to help prepare for their interviews. The MBS Program is designed to support student success.

The Commonwealth Medical College will hold several MD slots open for MBS graduates who meet the criteria for medical school. 

You can also meet current MBS and MD students at TCMC by watching WVIA's Meet the Future MDs State of Pennsylvania program.

Contact information:
TCMC Admissions Office, MBS Program
525 Pine Street
Scranton, PA 18509
Phone: (570) 504-9691
Fax: (570) 504-2794
Email: mbs@tcmedc.org