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Program at a Glance

Program
Online Master's
College(s)
College of Medicine
33
Credit Hours
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Get Your Master’s in Biomedical Sciences Online

Getting into medical, pharmacy or other health professional programs takes more than ambition—it takes a stronger academic foundation. UCF Online’s Master’s in Biomedical Sciences online is designed to help you strengthen your credentials and position yourself for what’s next.

Designed for pre-med, pre-clinical and pre-professional students, the fully online Biomedical Science, MS program helps you strengthen your academic profile, deepen your scientific knowledge and demonstrate readiness for competitive professional school applications.

Whether you’re looking to improve your GPA, strengthen your academic profile or gain advanced experience in the biomedical sciences, this program provides a focused, efficient path to your next step.

Why UCF Online?

UCF’s online biomedical science master’s program is built for students who are serious about advancing into professional healthcare pathways.

Delivered fully online in a flexible format, the program allows you to continue building your future without putting your life on hold.
What sets this program apart:

  • College of Medicine faculty: Learn from more than 100 expert faculty members actively engaged in biomedical research and education
  • Research opportunities: Study with faculty mentors and develop a capstone project grounded in real scientific inquiry
  • Designed for progression: Built specifically to strengthen applications to medical, pharmacy and other health-related professional programs

This is more than a degree—it’s a strategic step toward your future in healthcare. Get started today!

Biomed student in a lab

Highlights

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Designed for pre-med, pre-pharmacy and other pre-professional students ready to strengthen their academic profile and move forward with confidence into competitive programs.
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Turn your gap year into forward progress by using this time to strengthen your academic foundation, build your credentials and demonstrate readiness for professional programs.
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Study with more than 100 faculty members who bring real-world research and clinical insight into every course.

Application Deadlines

Fall
June 1

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Course Overview

The online master’s in biomedical sciences consists of 33 credit hours and can be completed in approximately one year.

Medical Ethics

Explore the ethics for practitioners of clinical medicine, health care delivery and medical research.

Engage in an introduction to Tissue Engineering with a special emphasis on the current status of the field, on novel methods and on cell biomaterial interactions.

Join a discussion of current theories of the infectious process and the response of host cells and tissue to infection.

Skills You'll Learn

  • Strengthen advanced knowledge in biomedical and life sciences
  • Analyze scientific literature and apply evidence-based reasoning
  • Develop research methodologies and academic writing skills
  • Build a competitive academic profile for professional school applications
  • Communicate complex scientific concepts effectively
  • Apply critical thinking to real-world healthcare challenges

Career Projections

33,480

Annual Job
Openings

$67.5K/yr

U.S. Median Salary without a professional degree

Source: Lightcast™ . 2026

Post-Biomedical Sciences Study Opportunities

  • Medical School (MD/DO)
  • Pharmacy School (PharmD)
  • Dental or Veterinary School
  • Physician Assistant Programs
  • Clinical and Health Professional Programs