Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
We train inquisitive and determined scientists looking to pursue careers in biomedical research, management, academia and health care. If you’re looking for a post-baccalaureate (post-bac) or a professional health program, we can help you develop your academic credentials to get there.
The GSBMS is home to exciting research advances across the biomedical sciences. Our M.S. and Ph.D. programs allow you to specialize and follow your scientific journey wherever you choose. Become a clinical laboratory scientist, a research manager at a pharmaceutical firm, or a research professor—whatever your scientific aspiration, we can put you on that path.
Programs Tailored to Your Goals and Interests
Whether your aim is to start working as a clinical laboratory scientist as soon as possible, enter an intensive Ph.D. program or build up your academic credentials before medical school, we have something for every biomedical science student. All our programs meet specific educational goals.
Discipline-Based Programs
Professional Science Master’s (PSM)
Each of the six discipline-specific M.S. programs also offers a Biomedical Science & Management - Professional Science Master’s (PSM) track for those interested in pursuing careers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other biomedical science industries, as well as government and not-for-profit sectors related to these fields.
Pre-Professional Programs
Accelerated Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program
A one year master's program for aspiring medical students.
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences Master’s Program
A two year master’s program for aspiring scientists, dentists, physicians, veterinarians, etc.
Clinical Laboratory Studies Master's Program
This master’s degree will prepare you for CLS licensure and work in a clinical laboratory.
Dental Linker Program
A one year accelerated master's program for aspiring Touro College of Dental Medicine students. By referral only from the TCDM Admissions Committee.
Why GSBMS is a Great Place for Aspiring Scientists
- Small class size and hands-on mentorship and research training.
- Interdisciplinary learning environment in partnership with the NYMC School of Medicine.
- Extensive opportunities for both research and professional-focused careers.
- More than $30 Million in external annual funding for biomedical research.
- Opportunities for real-world lab experience in every program.
Quick Facts
18 academic programs across the biomedical sciences.
>85% student acceptance rate to medical school programs from our post-bac programs.
More than $1 million in scholarships annually to M.S. and Ph.D. students.
11 hospital affiliates in NY & CT, providing training for our clinical laboratory sciences students.
Recent GSBMS News
Danielle Diegisser Pushes the Limits in Metabolic Research
Her Work was Recognized with the Dr. Melvin H. Amler Prize for Innovation
NYMC Honors 2023 Faculty Authors
College Celebrates 381 Faculty Authors for 768 Publications
From Pupil to Professor: Alumni Lighting the Way at NYMC
Alumni Faculty Guiding the Next Generation
Meet the 2024-2025 Graduate Student Association E-Board
The GSA Empowers Graduate Students Through Advocacy, Community, and Research
Upcoming GSBMS Events
Dec 11Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 5 - 6pm ETClinical Laboratory Sciences Information Session
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Jan 13Monday, January 13, 2025, 12 - 1pm ETDept. of Physiology Seminar Series
Department of Physiology
What Sets GSBMS Apart
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NARRATOR: Although we established graduate studies
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at New York Medical College in 1910,
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the graduate school was formed in 1963 and since then we've been offering both
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Masters and Ph.D. degrees in several disciplines.
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NARRATOR: We also offer master's degrees in
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professional master studies
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and also in clinical laboratory Sciences.
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[Speaking: Marina K. Holz, Ph.D., dean of the graduate school of biomedical sciences and professor of cell biology and anatomy]
HOLZ: New York Medical College is attractive to prospective students for several reasons. One of the reasons is because of our relatively small size. Our students get to interact closely with faculty members. Another reason, is that we truly have a world-class faculty that focus on many important areas of investigation, such as
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Lyme disease research, flu vaccine research,
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research into concussions and speech-language pathology.
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NARRATOR #2: You know, it's all starts with the student.
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Particularly at New York Medical College, if you’re interested in
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GARCIA: Some of the research that we do here, we welcome them with open arms, to contact us and get a hold of us. There are current programs at New York Medical College that help foster these relationships
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and help provide students
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with a small period of time that they
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can come in and be with a mentor and be in the lab, and get lab experience.
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[Speaking: Charles, M.D. in Basic Medical Sciences]
CHARLES: You can't possibly beat the professor's, the faculty, the staff, that are here for you, and that are here to like help you grow, help you feel special, and help you just make it through your day-to-day activities.
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CHARLES: It's a family here and it's really amazing experience.
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CHARLES: you'll get the education and that's great, but you'll also get more to come along with that.
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[Speaking: Jonathan A.N. Fisher, Ph.D., assistant professor of physiology]
FISHER: Mentoring and training this next generation of leaders in healthcare and biomedical research, it's something I feel pretty passionately about.
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FISHER: one great thing about New York Medical College that I felt since I came here
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is that really no student falls between the cracks.
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[Speaking, Kenneth M. Lerea, Ph.D., associate professor of cell biology and anatomy, assistant dean for M.S. Programs]
LEREA: The faculty are very proud of the accomplishments of all the graduates. The students have demonstrated true success
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and brought pride to the NYMC community.
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ELIZABETH: This school is really different
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and is much different than my high school or my undergrad
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in the sense that I've never been surrounded by so many different cultures
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before and I think that's really important because you get to learn so many different facts and the different perspectives that people come from.
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ELIZABETH: And New York Medical College is really good at bringing people together in that sense.
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[Tetyana Kobets, M.D., M.S.P.H., assistant professor of pathology & assistant dean for Ph.D. programs]
KOBETS: I'm really proud of our faculty and how much they work with students, how much they are willing to help our students. I’m proud of our graduates who will all achieve great things in life, and how inclusive and diverse the school is.
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KOBETS: We really believe that everybody regardless of your background deserve a good education.
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CHUNG: I really like the community here.
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CHUNG: Like the friendly people, collaborators, again enthusiastic students. And I think the beautiful campus is always a plus.
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HOLZ: What I like about New York Medical College is the close-knit community of scientists, educators, students who work together to solve many important problems, not only here in Westchester County but also nationally and internationally.
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The laboratory of Doris J. Bucher, Ph.D., associate professor of pathology, microbiology and immunology, produces high growth reassortant seed viruses for the influenza vaccine, ultimately used to produce 400 to 500 million doses of flu vaccine annually.
The NYMC Genomics Core Laboratory in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology was selected to assist New York State in the identification of COVID-19 variants. Data is be used and helps build an understanding of disease manifestations, therapy or vaccine evasion and efficacy, and will support other discoveries to inform public health intervention.