Medical Science
Major: Medical Science
Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MS) or Medical Doctor/Master of Science (MD/MS)
Calendar Type: Semester
Total Credit Hours: 62.0 (MS); 30 (MD/MS)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 26.9999
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-9121
About the MS 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 skill sets. 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.
About the MD/MS Program
The MD-MS in Medical Science (MD-MS) dual-degree program is designed to prepare physician scientists for careers as lifetime learners. The program is built on the foundation that clinical medicine and biomedical research enjoy a unique synergy. Physician scientists are uniquely poised to recognize, understand, apply, and expand clinical applications of basic research or identify novel or emerging areas of scientific inquiry that are needed to support clinical efforts.
The MD-MS degree in Medical Science would accept Drexel medical students who are in good academic standing following completion of the required medical school coursework as outlined in the plan of study and transfer them into the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies where they would be enrolled in the second year of the MMS program. At the end of this year, if they successfully complete MMSP 501S, MMSP 502S, MMSP 503S, and MMSP 504S, as well as Responsible Conduct in Research, these students are eligible for the Master of Science in Medical Science.
At the conclusion of this one year course of study, students will transfer back to the medical school to complete their requirements for the MD degree.
Additional Information
Drexel University College of Medicine
Office of Professional Studies in the Health Sciences
245 North 15th Street, Mail Stop 344, Room 4104 NCB
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215.762.4692
medicalsciences@drexelmed.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 I | 3.0 |
| IMSP 506S | Medical Professionalism and Leadership | 3.0 |
| IMSP 513S | Medical Biochemistry | 8.0 |
| IMSP 522S | Medical Physiology I | 3.5 |
| IMSP 523S | Medical Physiology II | 3.5 |
| IMSP 542S | Medical Microanatomy I | 5.0 |
| IMSP 543S | Medical Microanatomy II | 3.0 |
| IMSP 562S | Medical Neuroanatomy | 6.0 |
| MMSP 503S | Research Seminar I | 3.0 |
| MMSP 504S | Research Seminar II | 3.0 |
| MMSP 501S | Research in Medical Science I | 6.0 |
| MMSP 502S | Research in Medical Science II | 6.0 |
| 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 | ||
| Innovative Product Development | ||
| Fundamentals of Compliance | ||
| Introduction to Clinical Pharmacology | ||
| Informatics in Pharm Res & Development | ||
| Healthcare in Spanish I | ||
| Healthcare in Spanish II | ||
| Biology of Cancer | ||
| The Autopsy in Clinical Forensic Medicine | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Radiology | ||
| Clinical Forensic Emergency Medicine and Traumatology | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Pediatrics | ||
| Forensic DNA Analysis | ||
| Human Osteology and Calcified Tissue Biology I | ||
| Human Osteology and Calcified Tissue Biology II | ||
| Organizational Management | ||
| Molecular Genetics | ||
| Embryology | ||
| Advanced Human Anatomy | ||
| Graduate Pharmacology | ||
| Medical Pathology I | ||
| Medical Pathology II | ||
| Total Credits | 62.0 | |
Degree Requirements (MD/MS)
| 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 |
| IDPT 500S | Responsible Conduct of Research | 2.0 |
| Transfer credits from MD program | 10.0 | |
| Total Credits | 30.0 | |
Sample Plan of Study (MS)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| IMSP 513S | Medical Biochemistry | 8.0 |
| IMSP 522S | Medical Physiology I | 3.5 |
| IMSP 542S | Medical Microanatomy I | 5.0 |
| IMSP 502S | Medicine and Society I | 3.0 |
| Optional | ||
| Medical Immunology I | ||
| Term Credits | 19.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| IMSP 523S | Medical Physiology II | 3.5 |
| IMSP 543S | Medical Microanatomy II | 3.0 |
| IMSP 506S | Medical Professionalism and Leadership | 3.0 |
| IMSP 562S | Medical Neuroanatomy | 6.0 |
| Optional | ||
| Medical Nutrition | ||
| Medical Immunology II | ||
| Term Credits | 15.5 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MMSP 503S | Research Seminar I | 3.0 |
| MMSP 501S | Research in Medical Science I | 6.0 |
| Term Credits | 9.0 | |
| Spring | ||
| MMSP 504S | Research Seminar II | 3.0 |
| MMSP 502S | Research in Medical Science II | 6.0 |
| A statistics course* | 3.0 | |
| Minimum of 6 additional graduate level science credits from list of electives* | 6.0 | |
| Term Credits | 18.0 | |
| Total Credit: 62.0 | ||
| * | Can be taken in either the fall or spring semester of second year |
Sample Plan of Study (MD/MS)
| Second Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MMSP 501S | Research in Medical Science I | 6.0 |
| MMSP 503S | Research Seminar I | 3.0 |
| IDPT 500S | Responsible Conduct of Research | 2.0 |
| Transfer credits from MD program | 10.0 | |
| Term Credits | 21.0 | |
| Spring | ||
| MMSP 502S | Research in Medical Science II | 6.0 |
| MMSP 504S | Research Seminar II | 3.0 |
| Term Credits | 9.0 | |
| Total Credit: 30.0 | ||
