M.S. in Biomolecular Science (Post-Bacc, Pre-Med)

Program Overview

With a variety of post-bacc pre-med programs to choose from, you need a program to give your application the competitive edge it needs. You will graduate from our faith-based program, located in Nashville, Tennessee, prepared for your future and a successful career.

Our Biomolecular Science post-bacc pre-med program emphasizes an understanding of the application of experimental research to medicine. Students will complete courses both in the lab and in the classroom. Current primary literature based courses include Cancer Biology, Clinical Research, Immunology, Cellular Molecular Physiology, Stem Cell Biology and others. Choose a concentration in either Human Disease or Laboratory Research, and we will give you the experience, opportunities and skills necessary to stand out.

There are also research opportunities in the areas of cancer biology, immunology and infectious disease, the microbiome and parasitology. You can view faculty members' bio's below for more information about their research.

Whatever your ultimate career goal, be it clinical or laboratory in nature, the Lipscomb BMS program and faculty will provide you the guidance, education and experience necessary to ensure that you are a strong applicant and valuable asset in a growing market of patient facing careers.

Program Outcomes

Our established post-bacc program with over 10 years experience has produced students with a proven track record of success.

• 77% of our pre-med grads are accepted to medical school
• 90% acceptance to Ph.D. programs

Not going to med school right away? This program is an excellent addition for your medical school application. It also serves as a great boost to your professional resume and future employment opportunities.

Other graduates from our program have achieved their goals and become dentists, started their own biotech companies, found success in medical sales and clinical research. 

The curriculum is created with an emphasis on: Molecular biology, including experimental design and laboratory techniques; The application of molecular biology to human disease, specifically infectious diseases and cancer biology; and scientific communication. All skills which will aid you in your scientific endeavors.

Why Earn a Degree at Lipscomb?

With a variety of post-bacc pre-med programs to choose from, you need a program to give you a competitive edge in the workforce. Lipscomb University is located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, providing our students with health care and research opportunities both while in the program and beyond. Let Lipscomb’s Career Development Center help you improve your resume, give you a mock interview and connect you with local job or shadowing opportunities to gain valuable experience in your chosen field. If you hope to progress onto a health-related professional school, Lipscomb’s Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) office can help revise your personal statement and provide valuable counseling to help strengthen your application.

With an average cohort size of less than 15, you'll get the attention you crave and deserve from proven faculty who are not only extensively published and performing cutting-edge research but are passionate about mentoring students. Our faculty are deeply committed to your academic, professional and spiritual preparation throughout the program and beyond.

Our research-based program will provide you experience that will help you stand out as an applicant for a professional program while also providing you a marketable degree that you can leverage to gain an exciting career following graduation.