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
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to obtain authorized approval of an extension) may result in the offer of admission to Bluefield University/VCOM being rescinded and forfeiture of your tuition deposit.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
Required Textbooks
Computer Requirements
All new or incoming students are required to have a laptop that is not greater than 3 years old and must meet or exceed the computer requirements listed below.
Due to the program curriculum and testing software we require, these minimum hardware requirements should be met to be successful.
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
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.
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. Your healthcare provider must sign all forms and include copies of all vaccination records and lab results/reports. Online MABS students are exempt from providing health and immunization forms.
You can email Lynn Blevins if you have any questions.
Fax: 540-231-2475
Phone: 540-231-2434
- Health and Immunization Requirement Information
- Personal Medical History and Physical Examination Form
- Immunization Form
- Tuberculosis Screening Form
- Positive PPD Questionnaire*
*This form should only be completed by an individual with a positive PPD skin test or positive blood test. - Hepatitis B Policy**
**This form should only be completed by individuals who test non-immune after TWO complete Hep B vaccination series. - Hepatitis B Consultation Form***
***This form should only be completed by individuals who test non-immune after TWO complete Hep B vaccination series.
Health Insurance
All students at Bluefield University/VCOM are required to obtain and maintain health insurance. Student coverage must be in effect no later than the start of the program. Review the health insurance requirements below. Complete and submit the Proof of Coverage Form no later than July 1st, for online MABS students, and July 16th, for on-campus students.