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Discover the World of Life Sciences with Our Biological and Biomedical Sciences (MS) Programa student works in a lab with biomedical equipment and samples while professor oversees the research

Are you ready to take the next step towards your dream career? At the University of Michigan-Dearborn, our Biological and Biomedical Sciences (MS) program will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills you need through a carefully structured curriculum and support from experienced faculty. Building on our successful model of small class sizes and close relationships between students and faculty, you will gain practical experience that will help you become a competitive candidate in the health and science industry. Whether you are looking to apply to pre-health, health-related graduate programs such as medical, dental or pharmacy, doctoral programs, enter a science-related field in academia or biotech industries, or change careers, our program will help you get there. With this program you will have the opportunity to learn from and work with scientists across a wide range of fields, from neuroscience and cell biology to bioinformatics and biophysics, allowing you to craft a program that caters to your own interests and goals.  

Special Note for International Students: We are currently awaiting government approval to issue I-20s for this program. Until approval is received, we cannot admit international students requiring an F-1 student visa to attend. At this time, we do not have a timeline for when we will be able to sponsor F-1 visas for this program.

Where an MS in Biological and Biomedical Sciences Will Take You

Graduates of this program can pursue a diverse range of career and educational paths. For students who would like to pursue a graduate program in a health-related field such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or a PhD program, this master’s degree strengthens their application, helps to build a stronger relationship with faculty who will be writing reference letters, and provides them invaluable laboratory experience at an advanced level. For students who would like to directly enter the job market, a master’s degree, along with relevant hands-on experience in a research setting, allows graduates to find a fulfilling career as a research scientist, laboratory technician, microbiologist, epidemiologist, or another related field within an academic setting such as a university, or within the biotechnology industry.

Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the , and is meant to be averages across the United States for 2023. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$100,890 Median Salary

Medical Scientists

Employment of medical scientists is projected to grow 11 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 8,900 openings for medical scientists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$81,390 Median Salary

Epidemiologists

Employment of eEpidemiologists is projected to grow 19 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 800 openings for epidemiologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$85,470 Median Salary

Microbiologist

Employment of microbiologists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 1,900 openings for microbiologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$107,460 Median Salary

Biochemists and Biophysicists

Employment of biochemists and biophysicists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 3,100 openings for biochemists and biophysicists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$60,780 Median Salary

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

Employment of clinical laboratory technologists and technicians is projected to grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 24,200 openings for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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