"After starting medical school, I can say that this program was the perfect bridge between undergrad and medical school to help prepare me," said Abigail Aldrich '24, MHS '25, who earned her master's in health science through this program.

She said the application process was incredibly simple. 

"The program faculty were very quick with application processing and getting back to me to notify me of my acceptance which is always great during that anxious waiting period," Aldrich said.

The relationships Aldrich made with faculty and staff while pursuing her undergraduate degree grew stronger as she pursued her master's degree. 

"Any time I needed clarification or further explanation, every professor I talked with was more than happy to sit with me and help me understand it better," Aldrich said.

The 11-month-long program initially felt intimidating, but Aldrich said she remembered how it strengthened her skills in organization, time management and studying.

"The program gave me the opportunity to take advanced-level science and physiology courses while earning my master's degree, which provided me with knowledge that I often reference in my current medical school classes," Aldrich said. "Having built that foundation before starting medical school has been incredibly helpful."

From Aldrich's experience, Quinnipiac's one-year BMS program has helped shape her future and given her valuable lessons beyond the classroom. 

"I won't lie and say that it'll be a breeze; it's going to take work. However, that's why it's such a great program," Aldrich said. "It will force students to learn about themselves and push them to a new level academically."