MABS – Accepted Student Information
Now that you’ve been accepted into the MABS program, there are a few more steps to take toward becoming an official student. Here you’ll find important information and documents needed for matriculation.
Fall Course Calendar
The academic calendar for the school year can be found below.
Required Textbooks
Computer Requirements
Due to the program curriculum and testing software we require, these minimum hardware requirements should be met to be successful.
| Requirement | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 | OS X Yosemite 10.10 or higher |
| RAM | 8GB or higher | 8GB or higher |
| Hard Disk | 128GB (Solid State, SSD) or higher | 128GB (Solid State, SSD) or higher |
| Processor | Intel i5 or higher | Intel i5 or higher |
| Network | 802.11 AC or 802.11 N | 802.11 AC or 802.11 N |
Additional Highly Recommended Accessories:
- 128GB+ External Hard Drive for file back up
- Personal Printer
- 4GB+ USB Memory stick
Technical Standards For Admission & Enrollment
Since success in the Bluefield University MABS program can lead to guaranteed acceptance into VCOM’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program or other graduate-level professional programs, Bluefield University requires that applicants and students possess the same technical standards required of D.O. students. Applicants of the MABS program must meet VCOM’s Technical Standards for Admission and Continued Enrollment. All students must affirm by signature that he/she has read and meets the standards. Any falsification or misinformation regarding the ability to meet technical standards is grounds for dismissal. The requirements to succeed in VCOM’s D.O. program are necessary to complete the medical school curriculum and safely practice osteopathic medicine with full practice rights in the future.
View VCOM’s Technical Standards for Admission and Continued Enrollment in the D.O. Program. After reviewing the standards, please complete and submit the acceptance form.
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts sent to PostBacCAS or AACOMAS are provided to Bluefield University/VCOM when an applicant applies. These transcripts may be accepted if all coursework the student has taken at that institution is completed as of application submission and confirmed on the transcript. Bluefield University/VCOM will verify that a transcript has been received for every institution listed on the application, that at least one baccalaureate degree has been awarded, and that all other degrees reported on the PostBacCAS or AACOMAS application are documented. If there is a question as to the authenticity of a transcript, an official transcript from the institution in question will be required to be sent directly to VCOM.
Any school the applicant is attending or will attend after application submission will require an official transcript to be sent directly from that institution to the Master of Arts program office. In this case, the transcripts sent to PostBacCAS or AACOMAS will NOT be accepted.
In the event that Bluefield University/VCOM does require a transcript directly from an institution, transcripts must be sent directly from the Registrar’s Office of the school(s) attended directly to the Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences Program Office. Be sure to have the transcript addressed correctly. Unofficial transcripts or transcripts hand-carried by the student (even if in a sealed envelope) are not acceptable. Failure to submit official transcripts by deadlines provided (or to obtain authorized approval of an extension) may result in the offer of admission to Bluefield University/VCOM being rescinded and forfeiture of your tuition deposit.
If required, transcripts should be sent no later than July 1st, for online MABS students, and July 20th, for on-campus MABS students. Mail them directly to:
Bluefield University/VCOM
Master of Arts, Biomedical Sciences
1691 Innovation Dr
Suite 1100
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Criminal Background Check
- Start background check at the time of deposit.
- Visit the PreCheck website to begin the background check
- Enter the school name as Bluefield University on the PreCheck website. Select Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences as the program and “Background Check” under Services.
If you need assistance, please contact PreCheck at [email protected] or view the instructions below.
Health & Immunization Forms
Health and immunization forms are due to the Master of Arts, Biomedical Sciences Program Office no later than July 16th, for on-site MABS students. Online MABS students are exempt from providing health and immunization forms.
Fax: 540-231-2475
Phone: 540-231-2434
- Student Health Packet
- Personal Medical History and Physical Examination Form
- Immunization Form
- Tuberculosis Screening Form
- Tuberculosis Risk Assessment Form
- Religious Exemption Form
Housing Options
On-campus housing is not available at the Blacksburg campus. Many off-campus housing developments are available a short distance from the campus. Bluefield University/VCOM does not provide recommendations on specific developments or locations and cannot provide roommate coordination or availability. The list provided is not all-inclusive or exhaustive of local area options.