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master's
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Application and Admission
Applicants for admission to the M.S. program in Applied Medical Sciences should have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, preferably in biology or chemistry, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. It is highly recommended that the applicant have completed courses in the following subjects: organic chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics and cell biology.
The Applied Medical Sciences graduate admissions committee is responsible for evaluating applicants and recommending candidates for admission. Interviews by members of this committee may be required of applicants. Qualified applicants who have deficiencies in background courses that the committee considers essential for success in the program may be conditionally admitted, with full admission dependent on satisfactory completion of recommended courses.
In addition to materials described in the USM Graduate Catalog, applicants must submit the following information:
- Test scores: Official scores from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are required. Official scores from the GRE Subject Test in Biology or Chemistry are recommended but not required.
- Transcripts: Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts are required from any college or university attended.
- Essay: The essay should discuss your academic and professional goals as well as identify research interests in the Applied Medical Sciences program.
- Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required for all applicants. Each letter must address the applicant’s academic and/ or professional record and potential for success in a master’s graduate program in biomedical science.
Application and supporting materials must be received by March 1 for maximum consideration for fall semester admission and consideration for financial support. Applications and supporting materials must be received by October 15 for spring semester admission. Spring semester applicants are unlikely to obtain financial support in their first semester.
Materials should be sent to the following address: Office of Graduate Studies and Research, P.O.
Box 9300, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME 04104-9300. The telephone number is
207-780-4386.
In addition to the general policies described in the USM Graduate Catalog, this program also has the following policies:
- Transfer Credits: Students may transfer a maximum of 9 credits earned within the past 5 years with a grade of B- or better. Approval of transfer credits must be requested at the time of application and approval is at the discretion of the Applied Medical Sciences Graduate Admissions Committee.
- Time Limit: All courses for the M.S. degree must be completed within six years from the time of matriculation. Students may apply for an extension through the program coordinator and must be approved by the Department Faculty.
- Grade Policy: Students must earn a B- or better for courses to count towards the M.S. degree. If the cumulative GPA drops below 3.0, the student will be placed on probation; the terms and conditions of the probation will be determined by the student’s advisory committee.
To be eligible for federal financial aid (including deferment of student loans) a student must be enrolled full time in the master’s degree program. For this purpose, a student who has completed coursework and is engaged in finishing his/her thesis will be considered a full-time student if he/she meets one of the following conditions:
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Is enrolled in at least 9 academic credits
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Is enrolled in less than 9 academic credits, has obtained certification of satisfactory progress from the chair of his/her thesis committee indicating that the student is actively progressing in the work leading to completion of the master’s degree, and is registered for GRS 602
GRS 602 is a 1-credit course that permits students to retain full-time status and eligibility for financial aid (including University-funded fellowships, scholarships, and graduate assistantships), and access to University services (including USM Libraries and internet).
The University of Southern
Maine does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship
status, age, disability, or veteran status in employment,
education, and all other areas of the University of Southern Maine.
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