Applicants must meet the requirements of both Marshall University Graduate Admissions and the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine Biomedical Research Graduate Program.

This degree will not guarantee admission into Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine or any other health-related professional school.

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Prerequisite Coursework (must earn grade of “C” or better):
Two semesters of general biology and associated laboratories
Two semesters of general chemistry and associated laboratories
Two semesters of organic chemistry and associated laboratories
Two semesters of physics and associated laboratories
One semester of biochemistry
Minimum 3.0 GPA overall with a 3.0 for combined science and math courses is recommended. Under certain circumstances, the minimum GPA requirement may be waived on a case-by-case basis
No entrance exam required
Official transcript from degree-granting institution/s, other transcripts may be required
(TOEFL) Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet based) minimum score of 80 for graduate study.
(MELAB) Michigan English Language Assessment Battery minimum score of 82 for graduate study.
(IELTS) the International English Language Testing System minimum score of 6.5 for graduate study. ETS code for Marshall University is #5396
Successful completion of the advanced level of INTO Marshall Academic English level 6 with no grades below B.
Successful completion of INTO Marshall Pathway course ENG 160 or ENG 101A with minimum grade C.
Diploma or degree from an English speaking school – a degree or diploma from an accepted accredited college or university in which the primary language of instruction for the entire institution is English.
You have graduated from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.