Medical Science MS
Major: Medical Science
Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Semester
Minimum Required Credits: 59.0
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 26.9999
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-9121
About the Program
The Master of Science in Medical Science (MMS) program is a rigorous, direct-entry, two-year degree program that couples a challenging and rich curriculum with engaged and personalized student advisement. The program is designed to provide talented students with both medical knowledge and research competencies.
The first and second years of study focus on honing different skillsets. This sequence allows students to develop strong, well-rounded academic portfolios and become competitive candidates for seats in medical school or as they continue their graduate medical education.
Additional Information
Drexel University College of Medicine
Division of Pre-medical and Pre-health Programs
Health Sciences Building
60 North 36th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
267.359.2761
Email: CoM_MedicalSciences@drexel.edu
Degree Requirements (MS)
Students must satisfactorily complete all coursework and conduct a full year of either bench-top or clinical research with a primary investigator. Successful completion of the program requires a minimum GPA of 3.0.
| IMSP 502S | Medicine and Society | 3.0 |
| IMSP 506S | Medical Professionalism and Leadership | 3.0 |
| IMSP 513S | Medical Biochemistry | 6.0 |
| IMSP 522S | Medical Physiology I | 3.0 |
| IMSP 523S | Medical Physiology II | 3.0 |
| IMSP 542S | Medical Microanatomy I | 4.0 |
| IMSP 543S | Medical Microanatomy II | 2.0 |
| IMSP 562S | Medical Neuroanatomy | 6.0 |
| MMSP 501S | Research in Medical Science I | 6.0 |
| MMSP 502S | Research in Medical Science II | 6.0 |
| MMSP 503S | Research Seminar I | 3.0 |
| MMSP 504S | Research Seminar II | 3.0 |
| MMSP 505S | Introduction to Biomedical Research | 2.0 |
| Select one statistics course from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Applications of Clinical Research Biostatistics | ||
| Biostats In Vet Science | ||
| Introductory Biostatistics | ||
| Optional | ||
| Medical Immunology I | ||
| Medical Immunology II | ||
| Medical Nutrition | ||
| Electives | 6.0 | |
| Ethical Issues in Research | ||
| Intro to Clinical Trials | ||
| Scientific Writing and Medical Literature | ||
| Current Federal Regulatory Issues in Biomedical Research | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Human Research Protection | ||
| Designing the Clinical Trial | ||
| Healthcare in Spanish I | ||
| Healthcare in Spanish II | ||
| Biology of Cancer | ||
| Molecular Genetics | ||
| Embryology | ||
| Advanced Human Anatomy | ||
| Graduate Pharmacology | ||
| Medical Pathology I | ||
| Medical Pathology II | ||
| Total Credits | 59.0 | |
Sample Plan of Study (MS)
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| IMSP 513S | 6.0 | IMSP 506S | 3.0 |
| IMSP 522S | 3.0 | IMSP 523S | 3.0 |
| IMSP 542S | 4.0 | IMSP 543S | 2.0 |
| IMSP 502S | 3.0 | IMSP 562S | 6.0 |
| Optional | MMSP 505S | 2.0 | |
| Optional | |||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MMSP 503S | 3.0 | MMSP 502S | 6.0 |
| MMSP 501S | 6.0 | MMSP 504S | 3.0 |
| A statistics course* | 3.0 | ||
| Minimum of 6 additional graduate level science credits from list of electives* | 6.0 | ||
| 9 | 18 | ||
| Total Credits 59 | |||
- *
Can be taken in either the fall or spring semester of second year
Program Level Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to:
- Demonstrate medical sciences knowledge and competencies comparable to first year medical school curriculum.
- Build the foundations of a robust professional network.
- Develop a knowledge base, technical skills, and a sense of professionalism necessary for a career that encompasses discovery.
- Develop as a well-rounded, competitive applicant for future educational endeavors in the medical and health sciences
- Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of multiple areas of potential synergy and/or conflict between medicine and society.
- Develop leadership skills that will enhance future training in the health professions.
- Demonstrate the ability to be creative, critical, and analytical thinkers.
- Demonstrate knowledge base and skill set compatible with success in health professional programs and careers.
- Demonstrate research design competencies.
- Demonstrate ability to execute a variety of technical or analytical methods relevant to their field of research.
- Demonstrate competencies with statistics, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Demonstrate ability to critically read and analyze their own work and the scientific literature and understand its impact on medicine and society.
- Demonstrate their ability to communicate effectively.
- Conduct research in an ethical manner.