Medical Science
Major: Medical Science
Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Semester
Total Credit Hours: 62.0
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 specific 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.
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
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 | Biochemical Basis of Disease | 8.0 |
| IMSP 522S | Function of the Human Body I | 3.5 |
| IMSP 523S | Function of the Human Body II | 3.5 |
| IMSP 542S | Cell Biology and Histology I | 5.0 |
| IMSP 543S | Cell Biology and Histology II | 3.0 |
| IMSP 562S | Neuroanatomy: Structure and Function | 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 | ||
| Optional | ||
| Basic Immunology I | ||
| Basic Immunology II | ||
| Fundamentals of Nutrition and Diet | ||
| 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 | ||
| Pharmacotherapy in New Drug R&D | ||
| 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 | ||
| Special Topics in Anatomy | ||
| Graduate Pharmacology | ||
| Total Credits | 62.0 | |
Sample Plan of Study
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| IMSP 513S | Biochemical Basis of Disease | 8.0 |
| IMSP 522S | Function of the Human Body I | 3.5 |
| IMSP 542S | Cell Biology and Histology I | 5.0 |
| IMSP 502S | Medicine and Society I | 3.0 |
| Optional | ||
| Basic Immunology I | ||
| Term Credits | 19.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| IMSP 523S | Function of the Human Body II | 3.5 |
| IMSP 543S | Cell Biology and Histology II | 3.0 |
| IMSP 506S | Medical Professionalism and Leadership | 3.0 |
| IMSP 562S | Neuroanatomy: Structure and Function | 6.0 |
| Optional | ||
| Fundamentals of Nutrition and Diet | ||
| Basic 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 |
