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Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences School of Health Professions

Fast-Track Programs

Students majoring in Biomedical Sciences may apply for a fast-track program to begin a master's degree before completing their bachelor's degree. Contact the Biomedical Sciences program by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 205-996-0867 for more information about these programs.

Fast-track programs are available to these master's degree programs:

  • BS in Biomedical Sciences to MS in Biotechnology

    The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences to Master of Science in Biotechnology fast-track program allows students interested in biomedical research and development careers and entrepreneurship to begin taking the advanced master level coursework early. The Master of Science in Biotechnology program was designed to help students take scientific ideas from the bench top to business and prepare students for careers in the biomedical industry. Find out more about this program via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 205-996-0867.

  • BS in Biomedical Sciences to MS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    This fast-track program was developed for undergraduate students who want to pursue careers as a laboratory scientist. Qualifying students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences program may begin the Master of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences program before completing their undergraduate degree. Find out more about this program via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 205-996-0867.

  • BS in Biomedical Science and MS in Health Physics

    This fast-track program is designed for qualified BMD undergraduate students to matriculate into the MHP program and receive a BS in Biomedical Sciences and MS in Health Physics. Students will learn how to apply the science, anatomy, and mathematics knowledge from the BMD program to the unique and high-demand field of Health Physics. Successful students will obtain a BS in Biomedical Sciences and MS in Health Physics in five years rather than the traditional six. Find out more about this program via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 205-996-0867.

  • Doctor of Pharmacy program at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

    This opportunity is available for Biomedical Sciences majors, who are interested in obtaining a doctorate in Pharmacy after graduation, prior to their third year of study. Students who qualify for admission into both the BMD program and the Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM) Early Acceptance Program (EAP), and maintain qualifying EAP LECOM credentials until completion of the BMD program, will be admitted into LECOM PharmD program. To learn more, click here or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..