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LECOM’s Graduate School of Biomedical Science
The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences empowers students to transform their ambitions into meaningful careers by blending rigorous academic training with hands-on research and real-world clinical experiences. Each program is intentionally designed to deliver not just foundational knowledge, but also critical thinking and problem-solving skills that set graduates apart in today’s competitive biomedical landscape. Whether pursuing a master’s or doctorate, students gain access to a dynamic community of educators, innovators, and scholars intent on nurturing future leaders in biomedical sciences.
Driven by a commitment to individualized success, the school tailors learning pathways to align with diverse professional goals, from physician-researcher and clinical nurse leader to education specialist and discipline-specific expert. Every student benefits from immersive curriculum integration, mentor-guided research, flexible online and in-person coursework, and access to the latest facilities, ensuring immediate real-world relevance and career agility upon graduation.
LECOM’s Graduate School of Biomedical Science allows you to have:
- Personalized learning tracks for varied careers in medicine, education, and research.
- Hands-on research and clinical experience foster industry-ready expertise and networking opportunities.
- Flexible course delivery, including online and campus-based programs that fit individual schedules and needs.
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Master of Science in Medical Education
The MSMEd program is for those who desire to become educator-scholar leaders with an emphasis on teaching the next generation of healthcare providers, patient education, leadership, and research. Past students included current medical, pharmacy, and dental students, transitional rotating interns, international medical school graduates (IMGs), and off-cycle medical school graduates who desired to strengthen their applications for residency by having a thesis-based research project, a designated research mentor, and conference presentations.
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Doctoral Program in Medical Education
The Doctoral Program in Medical Education produces medical education scholars for academic and clinical institutions. With the increasing number of new osteopathic and allopathic medical schools and residency programs, expertise in academic leadership, accreditation, administration, faculty development, and research/scholarship is of increasing importance. This program builds upon the foundation developed from the LECOM Master of Science in Medical Education program to develop doctoral-level educator-scholar leaders. Its innovative curriculum is delivered online to provide temporal and spatial flexibility for busy professionals.
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Master of Medical Science
LECOM offers a one-year, non-thesis Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree in Erie, PA, and the Bradenton, FL campus. The mission of the MMS program is to academically, scientifically, and professionally prepare students to be acceptable applicants into the LECOM College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, or School of Pharmacy.
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Doctoral Program in Anatomy Education
Start specializing in treating athletes and active individuals with foot and ankle injuries. You’ll work with sports teams, fitness centers, and active patients who value quick recovery and peak performance.
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Doctoral Program in Medical Microbiology Education
The Doctoral Program in Medical Microbiology Education (DME) is designed to prepare students to become teaching faculty at the undergraduate and graduate levels. With the increasing number of new allopathic and osteopathic medical schools and other advanced medical degree programs, such as physician assistant and nurse practitioner programs, opening in the United States, a larger number of teaching faculty will be needed.
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Doctoral Program in Pharmacy Education
The Doctoral Program in Pharmacy Education (DPE) features an innovative curriculum designed to train students in pharmaceutical and clinical sciences, pedagogical principles, and scholarship of teaching and learning. Students will complete laboratory-based, lecture-based, and online coursework in pharmaceutics, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacotherapeutics, drug information, and educational theory; as well as teaching practicums, journal clubs, and educational research.
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Master of Science in Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader
The LECOM Master of Science in Nursing – Clinical Nurse Leader (MSN-CNL) full-time curriculum consists of 16 courses taken over 4 or 8 terms, semesters, which will earn the student 45 credit hours and 500 clinical leadership hours to earn a Master of Science in Nursing and coursework to become certified as a Clinical Nurse Leader. The curriculum is divided into 3 distinct domains, which concludes with the MSN-Clinical Nurse Leader Capstone Project, in which students will develop either a policy change or intervention to be tested during their clinical practicum and present for defense as well as at a National Nursing Leadership conference to complete scholarship requirements for both a Master’s and certification as a CNL. Additionally, students will submit a manuscript for publication prior to earning their degree. Essential core, clinical core, and specialization core courses will meet all requirements for both CNL certification and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. All didactic content will be delivered virtually, with clinical hours completed with leadership preceptor(s) chosen and approved within the area in which they reside.
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Master of Science in Biomedical Science
LECOM offers a research-focused curriculum concurrent with the DO program for students who desire a strong research background and/or are interested in a career as a physician-researcher. The MSBS program is a graduate-level program for medical students that serves as a structured research experience. Through coursework, research design, laboratory experience, and a comprehensive research project, the MSBS program will produce graduates qualified for clinical medicine who are able to develop independent research programs.
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Why Choose LECOM’s Graduate School of Biomedical Science
A career in biomedical science offers the opportunity to make impactful contributions to healthcare, education, and research, bridging the gap between clinical practice and scientific innovation. The field is rapidly evolving, creating a rising demand for skilled professionals capable of advancing medical knowledge, improving patient outcomes, and driving progress in academic and healthcare institutions. By choosing a path in biomedical sciences through LECOM’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, students gain the versatility to pursue roles as educators, clinical leaders, physician-researchers, and innovators, preparing them for success in a dynamic professional landscape.
LECOM’s graduate programs uniquely position graduates for leadership and academic advancement by offering flexible learning options and rigorous research mentorship embedded in every curriculum. These programs are tailored for aspiring healthcare professionals, current practitioners seeking higher credentials, and educators ready to address faculty shortages and shape future generations. With accredited preparation and pathways for professional growth, a degree in biomedical sciences empowers students to enhance patient care, drive educational reform, and become agents of change in medicine and science.
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The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is the nation’s largest medical college and is the only Academic Health Center in the osteopathic profession.
Physicians and administrators at the Millcreek Community Hospital saw the growing demand for more physicians and opened LECOM in 1992. With the college and the hospital as the core of a highly innovative medical education system based in Erie, Pa., LECOM has strived to add to the quality of life of our neighbors by bringing total health care to the community.
The College brought a new concept in medical fitness and wellness to Erie, built a network of physician offices, and is the core of the nation’s only osteopathic academic health center, LECOM Health, a highly innovative, multifaceted health care and education system.
LECOM offers innovative and affordable education in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, and dental medicine. From campuses in Erie and Greensburg, Pa, Bradenton, Fla., and Elmira, NY, LECOM provides student-centered pathways to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.
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