Overview

This major is a good choice for pre-health students who have diverse interests. Students in the program work closely with their academic advisor to develop a coherent course of study that includes preparation for professional school.

The program degree in Basic Medical Sciences offers two study tracks. Both plans will fulfill science requirements for admission to medical school or another health science professional program.

The basic medical sciences course of study offers two plans, available at Washington State University. Both plans provide all the science required by medical and other health science schools while giving you time and flexibility to pursue other interests.

Careers

Graduates of the basic medical sciences program are well prepared to enter medical, dental, pharmacy, or optometry professional schools or other health professions. Many go on to graduate school.

Some may choose careers as physician assistants, science writers, laboratory technicians, pharmaceutical salespersons, biotechnology researchers, or genetic counselors.

Programme Structure

Study Tracks

Plan A has a primary concentration in biological sciences with a secondary concentration in chemistry.

Plan B provides in-depth training in the life sciences; it appeals to students who want to spend more time studying subjects like anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, nutrition, immunology, virology, epidemiology, parasitology, or genetics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

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Priority deadline for national students: June 1

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pullman, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to Washington State University as a first-year student, a student needs to complete at least 12 years of school, culminating in an appropriate secondary certificate or external examination. (We may consider the first year or two of university in some countries to be secondary level.)
Schooling should include preparation in humanities, mathematics, basic sciences, and social sciences.
WSU requires a minimum grade point average of 2.70 (on a 4.00 scale) for admission as an international first-year student.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14221 USD / year

≈ 14221 USD / year
Out-of-State

14221 USD / year

≈ 14221 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5942 USD / year

≈ 5942 USD / year

Living costs

Pullman

United States

904 - 1507 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Pullman

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