“The professors in the BMS Program are truly amazing individuals who go out of their way to help students achieve their academic, personal and career goals. Aspiring medical students should strongly consider this program to increase their chances of admittance to a school, to build their vs through research and to prepare themselves for the rigourous coursework in medical school.”
– Steven Jacobsen, ’21
“I truly believe that the BMS Masters’s Program at Iowa State University is what helped me get accepted into my top choice dental school. This program has greatly prepared me for my future graduate level coursework with a broad curriculum and a faculty who truly cares about their students.”
– Alaina Wallace, ’21
“Going through this program has introduced me to amazing friends and gabe me the confidence to continue my education at a professional school. I also loved how dedicated my professors were in helping me learn, especially during the pandemic.”
– Tessa Kohl, ’21
“The ISU One Year BMS Masters Program greatly facilitated my growth as a scientist. I enjoyed being able to discuss and learn with other students who came from different backgrounds and held different goals. This program successfully prepares its students for whatever comes next in their careers; I wouldn’t be where I am now had I not completed it!”
– Christina Meyer, ’21
“The Master’s Program at Iowa State University gives students the intuition ato think critically at a higher level. In doing so, it was without a doubt that the professors of the program helped me become a successful (graduate) student.”
– Isaiah Castellanos, ’20
“The BMS Program offers a unique perspective unlike any other across the state of Iowa. You’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else to learn a combination of veterinary and human biological sciences, wile also offered the opportunity to engage in the latest research.”
– Carter Worth, ’20
“The Master’s program really prepared me for the level of academic rigor that is expected in a professional program compared to undergraduate. The program is a great stepping stone to get ready for what it takes to be successful in professional programs, like a DVM program.”
– Calie Peterson, 2018 graduate, current DVM student at ISU
“The One-Year master’s program really helped me with multitasking and focusing on several different subjects. You always need to study one or two more topics each night while getting ahead on a few others just in case something unexpected happened. This skill really helps my success in the DVM program because it was a good step up in taking control of your own study habits and schedule planning that I needed for professional school.”
– Kathryn Kriss, 2017 graduate, current DVM student at ISU
“The BMS Master’s Program gave me the mental framework for being successful working in the Biology field, including preparing me for my PhD program in Biomedical Sciences.”
– Benjamin Schneider, 2017 graduate, current Biomedical Sciences PhD student at ISU