Barry University Reviews

"This program make you a better student. It prepares you for professional school. Best decision I have made! It also better prepared me for the MCAT. I went from no interview invitation my first time applying to many interviews and acceptances to medical school."

"I was very pleased with my university and degree program. At my university the class sizes for the degree was very small so it let us interact with the professor more closely. The campus was very safe because of all the security. If you needed help with anything someone would help out."

"Barry University is liberal arts college located in the greater Miami area. They offer a variety of majors in the arts, as well as, biological and health sciences. I found the instructors in the biomedical sciences program excellent. They were invested in my education and did a great deal to help me and my fellow students succeed. The program was very rigorous. I was satisfied with my education there. I did find the administrative end of the university to be frustrating, but I experience these same hassles at other institutions. The registrar, financial aid, and admissions office will give you a run-around and you might need to call a few times to get in contact with somebody that actually can help. The main campus is located in a poorer area of Miami. The location does not feel that safe, but campus provides security and secure access. I would just recommend living a little away from the area if you live off campus."

"I chose Barry over other schools because of the personal attention that I received from the moment applied. The Professors are very engaging and the administration is willing to support students 100%. I especially like the diversity of cultures and points of view which enrich our classes."

"Barry University is an amazing community to be apart of. The school is very diverse and inviting to all kinds of people. The teacher-student ratio is small enough to actually get to know your teachers on a personal level. I was very happy with my degree program. There were only 6 people in my graduating class and three professors. I was able to get the help I needed with assignments and career goals during this time. I would recommend this program to anyone thinking of going into this profession."

"Barry University is small private university that really takes pride quality education by having small classes taught by experts. Additionally the university is equipped with a variety of forms of assistance for students. What I enjoyed the most about the university was the attention that i received from my professors and the relationships that i was able to build with my classmates."

"Barry was an incredible school. There were plenty of opportunities for those willing to go after them. The negatives in my experience were the advising for students who hadn't declared a major, a willingness to admit students who would not succeed who were then financially invested without the chance to get a degree, and the cost. However, the positives of the school are many. From the incredible mentors and advisors within the social work program to the student affairs department and their ongoing efforts to engage the student population. It's not a party school, despite being in Miami. But, the education provided is absolutely worthwhile. I'm proud of my alma matter and would recommend it highly."

"Lacked organization, and it wasn't the best learning experience"

"Pros- Most professors are great! Barry really does a great job selecting professors who are masters in their areas and are excellent at teaching. Courses provided at Barry are not available at other PA programs. For example, Radiology and Medical Spanish. Cons- IAV is a blessing and a curse. It is great to have your lecture recorded so you can re-watch them but when technical issues arise it is hard to be patient."

"The BMS program at Barry University is designed to help students interested in applying to professional programs in the health field like medical and dental school. The curriculum mimics that of first year dental/med school which helps students get a glimpse of what their workload and schedule will be like in the future. The faculty are extremely helpful and experienced with the material they are teaching. This program is excellent for someone who had problems completing/obtaining the desired grades needed in their undergraduate program but still wants to get into professional school."

"The graduate nursing program at Barry University provide quality education for nurses who are inclined to make a difference within the profession. You work with professors of various field in nursing, who prepare you for an tough but rewarding journey. The length of study depends on which track you choose, whether Masters, Doctorate or PhD. Although the courses are a full semester it is extremely fast paced and it is very easy to lose track."

"I think that the people are very friendly and faculty and staff very motivated to help you succeed. Although the passing bar rate is not high I am only concerned with one testtaker as far as that is concerned."

"By entering the DNP program, the program will aide in my focus on primary care practice by providing the highest level of education in nursing. The program’s scientific and research content will improve my clinical practice, expand my educational knowledge and credential required for safe nursing practice, quality care of patient outcome, and enhanced leadership skills. As the next transcendence in nursing, my goal is to ensuring patient safety, promoting efficient timeliness, fostering patient-centerness and improving quality health care to the public. As recommended by the IOM, Future of Nursing, doubling of nurses with doctorate degree by 2020 will advance the nursing profession by increasing and retaining nurse clinicians and teachers resulting in the same level of educational knowledge; as a result reduce mortality and morbidity and help restore widespread communities. However, the cons of my graduate program is the lack of available professors to provide the level of knowledge and intimate relationship with the students."

"The major pro is that I know if I succeed in this program I can get into a medical school, which is what I desire. The con of this program is that sometimes it does not feel like I am part of a university but a building that looks like an office building. The cost of living near the school is high as well."

"The Pros are that the program advances you for acceptance into future professional schools, gives you a preview to Medical and Dental school classes, and the staff was very educated. The Cons are that the program is expensive, there is not a library easily accessible in the program's building, and the lab equiment is not relatable with Medical/Dental school."

"Barry's Biomedical Sciences masters program is difficult but doable. The teachers are highly qualified and want their students to not only exceed but to also excel. The only down side is the location. There is no on-campus housing at the location of the program and the surrounding area is not the safest."

"Pros: dedicated campus. Small class sizes. Excellent competition trial team. Flexible class schedules. Offers night and part time scheduling. Cons: limited transportation accessibility."

"The great thing about this graduate program is that the staff and professors help you every step of the way. The only con that I am aware of is that the technology at the main campus is a little out dated."

"Pro: Offers the counseling specialization I'm seeking. Con: Way too far from my house."

"My experience as a graduate student at Barry University's School of Social Work has been incredible! The professors have endowed a great amount of knowledge and I am still in my foundation year! The School of Social work has recently adopted a new curriculum that is trauma based, which has been extremely beneficial interning with child in foster care who have experienced trauma in their past home.This program also has an accelerated program, so I will complete my MSW degree as a part time student in 2 and 1/2 years instead of the 4 years at the local public universities. I would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in becoming a social worker!"