Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences

Assistant Dean for Premedical Education and Executive Director: Kathryn M. Andolsek, MD, MPH
Associate Directors: Cerrone Cohen, MD; Leonor A. Corsino, MD, MHS; Maureen D. Cullins, AM; MScGH; Judith C. Holder, PhD; Christian Mauro, PhD; Alexa K. Namba, DO, MPH; Leonard E. White, PhD
Program Manager: Christie T. McCray, MEd
Program Coordinator: Jennifer Schmidt, BA
Staff Assistant: Kaylyn Parker, BS

Website: medschool.duke.edu/education/health-professions-education-programs/master-biomedical-sciences

The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences is a Duke University School of Medicine professional master’s degree program.

Our mission is to prepare an inclusive group of learners for careers in science, healthcare, and related interdisciplinary professions through respectful team-based learning and professional development.

Our vision is to

• Contribute to clinical and research efforts to reduce health inequities

• Advance practice and the art of care in the biomedical sciences

• Improve societal well-being through enhanced individual self-efficacy and well-being

The MBS Program is administered by the Duke University School of Medicine. It is offered by faculty from the basic and clinical sciences departments of the Schools of Medicine and Nursing, The Graduate School, and Trinity College of Arts & Sciences who have extensive experience with pre-health learners, e.g. students in the MD, nursing, physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapy programs, and other members of the university community who have expertise in relevant scientific disciplines and/or areas of professional practice. Upon successful completion of all requirements for graduation, the Master of Science in Biomedical sciences degree is conferred upon the graduate of the Duke MBS Program.