Students may select from the following tracks, each designed to support specific career goals:

Track 1: Post-Baccalaureate Pre-doctoral (Pre-PhD or Pre-MD-PhD) (4 semesters)

This full-time, four-semester track prepares students for competitive PhD or MD-PhD programs. It includes a master’s thesis based on original laboratory research and uses a staggered block schedule for focused learning. Students will build foundational knowledge in biomedical sciences while conducting hands-on research in the laboratories of their selected Principal Investigators.

Track 2: Post-Baccalaureate Pre-medical (Pre-MD) (3 semesters)

Designed for students preparing for MD programs, this full-time, three-semester track combines a structured block schedule with a capstone project (a literature-based research report) in lieu of a thesis. Students will benefit from resources to prepare for the MCAT and gain non-curricular experiences at Mount Sinai Hospital, such as clinical shadowing.

Track 3: Industry/Clinical/Professional Development (3–4 semesters)

This flexible track caters to professionals in clinical, educational, or private sectors seeking career advancement. Available in three or four semesters, it features a block schedule and does not require a master’s thesis. Students complete a capstone project with a comprehensive examination. It is ideal for those aiming to elevate their skills for higher-ranked, better-paying positions.

Track 4: Accelerated Industry/Clinical/Professional Development (2 semesters)

This fast-paced, two-semester track mirrors Track 3 but in a condensed format. It is designed for professionals seeking skill enhancement within a shorter timeframe, suitable for industry schedules or those transitioning between roles. Students complete a capstone project with a comprehensive examination.

Students have the option to earn a concentration or specialization notation on their transcript by completing at least six credits in concentration-specific electives and focusing their thesis or capstone project on related topics. Current concentrations include:

• Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Medicine (AIET)
• Cancer Biology (CAB)
• Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutics (DMT)
• Development, Regeneration, and Stem Cells (DRS)
• Genetics and Genomics (GGS)
• Immunology (IMM)
• Microbiology (MIC)
• Neuroscience (NEU)
• Health Sciences in Engineering (HSE)

All students begin with the same foundational courses to build a strong academic base:

• Fundamentals in Biomedical Sciences Core I: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
• Fundamentals in Biomedical Sciences Core II: Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
• Fundamentals in Biomedical Sciences Core III: Cell & Developmental Biology
• Fundamentals in Biomedical Sciences Core IV: Neuroscience

These core courses, along with Responsible Conduct in Research and Rigor and Reproducibility, are delivered in a block schedule during the first semester, allowing students to maintain focus and achieve a strong GPA.

Additional required courses include Biostatistics, Concentration-Specific Seminars, and Journal Clubs. Students must also complete 6–8 elective credits and fulfill a research requirement of either 6 or 12 credits, depending on their track:

• Track 1: Completion of a master’s thesis based on original research in one of Mount Sinai's many laboratories
• Tracks 2 - 4: Completion of a capstone project with a comprehensive examination.

Program duration ranges from 2 to 4 semesters, depending on the selected track.