Here is an overview of the graduate program in biological & biomedical sciences at PCOM. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates PCOM among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, ranked #193 out of 1,362 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 193 of 1,362 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Pennsylvania | 15 of 87 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 49 of 242 |
Here is each degree level offered in biological & biomedical sciences at PCOM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 32 |
| Graduate Certificate | 16 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at PCOM covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 48 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine conferred 32 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
PCOM holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 59% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at PCOM are White. Roughly 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine with a master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine handed out 16 graduate certificate degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
PCOM is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 22 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at PCOM were White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine with a graduate certificate in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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