Barry University Reviews

  • 150 Reviews
  • Miami Shores (FL)
  • Annual Tuition: $32,500
85% of 150 students said this degree improved their career prospects
93% of 150 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Sydney Travers
  • Reviewed: 9/17/2018
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"Incredible faculty, incredible staff. This program really prepares students to continue their education in graduate programs or professional schools. The Biomedical Sciences program at Barry University caters to those who need a little extra something for their application to medical and dental school. I am confident when I say that, without the Barry BMS program, I would not be such a competitive medical school applicant."
Travis
  • Reviewed: 7/5/2018
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"This is a great program that will get you were you need to be. Faculty and Staff were awesome and encouraged you when you needed it the most! Professors were especially approachable and were open to talk about anything that I needed advice with. !0/10 would recommend."
Nehal S.
  • Reviewed: 4/25/2018
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"Barry's BMS program is probably one of the biggest reasons for my success in getting into dental school. While there are many various programs out there to help prepare students for medical/dental school, Barry's is unique in its ability to bring out the best in each student, and giving personalized attention to each student. All the faculty are greatly knowledgeable and make an active effort to build relationships with students and help them succeed in the courses. They want so see the students succeed and become better versions of themselves, and thus will push you to do so. While the program is in no way easy, there are a vast number of resources available through which you can truly build your path to success. The administrative staff are there to guide you through every step of the way, from class related planning to dental application help and prep; from words of encouragement yet being realistic. I would highly encourage anyone looking for a bridge masters program like this to apply. You won't regret it."
Disorganized
  • Reviewed: 2/6/2018
  • Degree: Social Work
"I was so excited to attend Barry for my MSW, but I was disappointed in the lack of communication and unprofessionalism that was allowed in classes. The field office was very unprofessional and rude. It seemed like some people in the office just wanted power. Majority of non teachers seemed to just care about power not actual students. I was so disappointed that some of my professors allowed students to show up late to class almost every class without consequences. It was always the same few students who showed up late to almost every class. On a plus side I have to say the quality of my education was probably a 8/10 stars. I loved that Barry was such a faced paced program which worked out wonderfully for me. The environment of the school itself is also great. I would recommend Barry but I hope changes can be made to make it a all around better program."
Neo E
  • Reviewed: 1/29/2018
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"Enrolling in the Master's Program at Barry University was the best decision I ever made. The administration definitely cares for each and every student in the program and will go above and beyond to help you reach your goals. If you are extremely focused, dedicated and utilize the MANY opportunities to build yourself as an applicant for professional school, you will definitely be successful."
Lily De La Noval
  • Reviewed: 1/24/2018
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"Barry's Biomedical Sciences Masters program has been the best decision I made for my future. This program gave me the opportunity to continue on to dental school. I feel confident that I will be more than prepared for my dental program. Also the student community is extremely important and at Barry there was always somebody willing to help. Would highly recommend this program !"
Evie P
  • Reviewed: 1/6/2018
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"There are many masters and bridge programs that are geared towards preparing students for medical or dental school, but I believe that I made the right decision to attend Barry's BMS program. Every aspect of the program is designed for you to succeed, from the curriculum to the supportive faculty. I attended one of the largest Universities in the country and I easily became just a number throughout my undergrad. When I started the BMS program, I was surprised to see the small class sizes and how the professors actually cared about developing a relationship with their students. What I loved most about this program however, is how it has helped me realize my potential and achieve goals I never thought I could. I've become a better student by attaining efficient study habits, discipline, and critical thinking skills, which will all have an impact in medical school. It is a challenging program but the benefits are priceless and attending was the best decision I have ever made."
Ashley
  • Reviewed: 1/5/2018
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"Attending Barry University's Biomedical Science Masters program has been one of the best decisions that I have made. Not only has this program helped me improve academically, but it is also a great way to prepare yourself for the rigorous coursework of dental school or med school. The faculty and staff are very helpful and are easily available. They give you the tools that you need to have success not only academically but also in your application process. I recommend this program to everyone who is looking to further their academic career through a masters program."
Shivani Rajkumar
  • Reviewed: 1/3/2018
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"The BMS program changed my life. I recommend this program to anyone who is pursuing a professional career. The professors and staff only want the best for you and are always available to help. The program itself is rigorous but It will prepare you for whatever career path you choose. If you are thinking about applying, do it! You will not regret doing pursuing this degree. Today I am in dental school because of the BMS program and for that I am forever grateful!"
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/3/2018
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"My experience at Barry has been a great one. I believe that the Biomedical Sciences curriculum offered has prepared me to excel in medical school. The professors in this program are exceptional and truly promote an environment that fosters learning and respect. As a whole, I feel that Barry's Biomedical Science program has pushed me to work to my fullest potential and has only fueled my commitment to medicine."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 1/2/2018
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"I applied to this program with hopes to increase my academic background for admittance into a dental school. The expectations are high, but the professors in this program prepare you in all facets of learning. I exceeded my own expectations & was accepted into 4 schools. I have Barry University & everyone who embodies this program to thank. Highly recommend."
Reynold J
  • Reviewed: 12/31/2017
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"Program provides allot of support emotionally or academically. Administrators and almost all the teachers are readily available. The program is designed to be like the first year of med school so I definitely feel I have an advantage when I start med school in the fall. Even during my interview process it came up and it was in my advantage the design of the program to be like the first year of med school . Definitely had an impact on me being accepted."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 12/29/2017
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"I decided to pursue the Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences at Barry University after my family member completed the program and successfully matriculated into Medical School. I whole heartedly believe that this program played a large role in me getting into medical school. Medical and Dental schools come to campus every month and the faculty in the program work hard to develop relationships with them that help us when we are applying to Medical School. I believe that the number of matriculants to Medical, Dental and other Health Professional schools from this program speaks for itself. I definitely recommend this program for those who need a Gap year to improve their chances of getting into school."
Sara T
  • Reviewed: 12/28/2017
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"I found out about the program through one of my patients who said the program helped him get into medical school. I quickly looked into the Barry BMS program and quickly knew that this program was exactly what I was looking for. From the first time I toured the Hollywood campus I felt like the dean and P. were there to support their students academic success. My first semester I was challenged in new ways and learned better ways to study for rigorous material. When time came to took the DAT I was definitely well prepared and I thank the BMS program for that! These classes prepare you for the future courses youll have in medical and dental school and I truly felt I had both professors and mentors. Everyone at Barry is there to help you do well. This fall I was accepted into multiple dental schools December first and I believe the BMS degree helped make me more prepared for my future! Id recommend this program to anyone who wants to feel better prepared going into professional school or to boost their application."
Jessica P
  • Reviewed: 12/28/2017
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"I attended Barrys Biomedical Masters program hoping to build a better science foundation in order to improve my MCAT score and ultimately become a more competitive applicant for professional school. Upon completion, I achieved both goals and much more. At my undergraduate school, lecture classes were relatively large and it was hard to get one-on-one time with professors. I was compensated for this at Barry, where faculty know each student by name and are willing to go the extra mile to ensure students understand the material being taught. Moreover, I was able to gain leadership experience through organizations such as BMS Society and becoming student ambassador. I was recently accepted into medical school and I owe a great deal to Barry's masters program; from the professors all the way down to the staff. I am confident going into my first year of medical school knowing I am prepared to face the challenges ahead."
Ariele G
  • Reviewed: 12/28/2017
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"The BMS program at Barry University is phenomenal and I would highly recommend it. Although the program is rigorous and requires dedication, it has prepared me extremely well for either job in the Biomedical Science field or for medical school. It also prepares students well for dental school, PA school or any other professional school. The professors are extremely knowledgeable and are always willing to answer questions that you may have. The administrative staff is also wonderful and Im happy that I had the opportunity to associate with them."
Kathryn
  • Reviewed: 12/28/2017
  • Degree: Biomedical Sciences
"Prior to earning my Masters Degree at Barry University I was unable to have the privilege of even interviewing at prospective dental schools. Thanks to Barry, I was able to strengthen my GPA and DAT. The BMS program at Barry helped me grow personally, scholastically, and professionally. The faculty and staff at Barry are extremely helpful and aim to help you succeed. I feel much more prepared for dental school due to the rigorous courses I have already mastered in this program. I have since gained multiple acceptances and look forward to what lies ahead."
Michi
  • Reviewed: 12/2/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"From the first week Barry university has been, in one word, chaos. Professors show up 45 minutes late, students do not have language comprehension to read basic English or understand assignments. I can only speak to foundation level MSW courses, but Into to SW's content can be reviewed and comprehended within a three hour movie. Not an entire semester. The professor for this class doesn't know how to answer questions on information being covered and spends at least 20 minutes/class talking about her family and completely irrelevant stories. Bring a catholic school, its not surprising Barry faculty feel compelled to bring their faith into the conversation. What seems to be lost on them is the fact that not everyone is catholic, and therefor would appreciate the topic staying on what will be relevant to our field. I dropped two classes after two weeks, within the grace period and was expecting a tuition reversal. It took six weeks to be refunded, after being re-directed from department to department, no one know who I needed to speak to in order to resolve the issue. Faculty and staff were rude and cynical. I was placed on hold for an hour, drove to the office I was trying to reach, and it was empty with staff hanging out. I had to pull teeth to get my add drop form printed, after I was told it didn't exist by Financial Aid in my schools department. When I printed it out and showed it to her she yelled at me, took me to another staff and handed the work onto him and walked away without saying anything to me. It seems the school only looked at me as a source of profit. My academic advisor also made zero effort during the semester. I met with him once to discuss a letter to the dean which I needed re: tuition reversal ($4,500!). He said he would have it to her within a few days. I never heard from him again. I emailed twice to follow up and stopped by his office during office hours and he wasn't there. People I've spoken to regarding how awful my experience was at this school seem to be surprised, and it appears I have managed to have the worst experience possible. I decided to leave after one semester, and as a result of my experience, would absolutely not recommend Barry for Grad or Undergrad. Dorms are a dump and the campus is nowhere near downtown Miami. Public transportation is non existent. There are no restaurants or bars. Barry is a Catholic jail. Don't waste your money. Wish I had paid attention to transfer rate.."
forewarning
  • Reviewed: 9/30/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"I did graduate from Barry U with a 3.75 GPA and completed the MSW program successfully in 4 semesters. I should have dropped out my first semester and transfered to ANY other school. I am not a big fan of writing reviews, but I cannot go without expressing myself. First, from the dean to the faculty in the Social Work Program, I cannot express how completely disrespectful and absolutely offensive these folks are. There are only two instructors that I actually enjoyed. One of the primary reasons is that my first semester, one of the instructors called me "gay", once I corrected her and informed her that is not a lable that I take on, it became a full argument in front of the entire class. My background and area of exptertiese is non-gay identified men who have sex with men and the HIV/sexual health programs tailored to them. So, it is not like I do not know what I am talking about, or have the reasearch, personal experience and insight to be able to educate and inform less knowledgabel parties on this topic. However, when she continued to lable me as "gay", stating "back in my day we only had two lables; gay and straight, you just need to accept that your gay" I lost it. I eamiled the dean and discussed this matter with other faculty, and the consensus seemed to be, "this is a short program, you need her to graduate. Don't upset the system" Being the good social worker, I quickly reminded them that a part of creating change is upsetting the system. But I was hopeful that things would get better. Each semester seemed to follow the same pattern. I disagreed with one professor in my 3rd semester and the disagreement turned into be being percieved as someone who was "threatening and I felt unsafe around". Now, let me also say that I was the Graduate Assistant for the Center for Human Rights and Social Justice for 3 out of the 4 semesters I was at Barry. I was heavily invovled with community work and HIV planning counsils from Miami to Ft. Lauderdale and had been collaborating with the Health Department and other agencies while at Barry, on top of the manditory internship. I will say Barry U. did pay for me to go to Europe and present at the International Conference of Sexualty and Social work in 2016, and I am grateful for that. No only was I struggling with dealing with all that drama, but the classes were a HOT MESS. Like I said, there were only 2, maybe 4 professors who actually cared and came to class prepared. The other classes, it really was a powerpoint presentation and the instructors didnt seem to have read the books, or learned the information. If you ever put off studying for a big exam until 5 minutes before hand and then you realize "oh crap, how am i going to fake my way through this" that was how almost ever one of my classes were. Now about the over all university: When I moved onto the campus in 2015 for my first semester of graduate school, I was in Sage hall. Half of the semester they had shut off the water to the building for a week and a half, which meant that there was no shower or flushing the toilets. Sage was supposed to be Freshmen housing, but due to the number of graduate students, the overflow was put in sage. On top of the water being shut off, and the front of the building flooding, they refused to refund any portion of the housing and stated that if I wanted to stay on campus for the month of December, I needed to pay about 3 grand, and it did not include food. So at the end of October I had to quickly come up with 3 grand or move off campus. I went to the housing office and asked them for suggestions, and the response was "we can refer you to a homeless shelter for the month of December". I went to DePaul University in Chicago for my Undergrad and I am in a PhD program right now. I do not have family to fall back on, but my experience with every school I attened was that they worked with me. I informed DePaul I could not afford my last semester and I would have to drop out, and they worked with me to ensure that I graduated. My experience with Barry is that they care NOTHING about the students, most of the instructors are too consumed with their personal lives or publishing some BS research to make the school look good. I urge you all to go to a school that will actually work with you to succeed and achieve your goals in life. Do NOT put that much faith in Barry, because quite frankly, they do not care about you. If I had the chance to do it again, I would have attended DePaul's MSW program in a heartbeat."
Anonymous
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2017
  • Degree: Social Work
"Very supportive, beautiful campus, and diverse."