Drexel Pathway to Medical School MS
Major: Drexel Pathway to Medical School
Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Semester
Minimum Required Credits: 44.0
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 26.9999
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 19-1029
About the Program
Drexel Pathway to Medical School (DPMS) is an intensive, eleven-month master's degree program that offers a conditional acceptance for matriculation into Drexel University College of Medicine’s MD program, upon successful program completion with specific benchmarks. Conveniently located in the state-of-the-art Health Sciences Building in the heart of University City, the DPMS program offers a unique opportunity for dedicated students to further enhance their academic backgrounds by completing rigorous coursework that builds skills for clinical problem-solving. Throughout the program, students are supported with individualized learning, strategy enhancement, peer mentors and tutors.
Additional Information
Drexel University College of Medicine
Division of Pre-medical and Pre-health Programs
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies
60 N. 36th Street, Room 10W28
Health Sciences Building
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 267.359.2315
Email: CoM_MedicalSciences@drexel.edu
Visit Drexel University College of Medicine's website for more information about the Drexel Pathway to Medical School program.
Admission Requirements
The program is open to all pre-medical students who have successfully completed the prerequisite coursework for medical school with a grade of C or better. All applications to the DPMS program are considered by the College of Medicine, which utilizes a holistic review process. While there are no specific minimum or maximum GPA or score requirements, a typical competitive applicant has a GPA above 2.9 and an MCAT above the 25th percentile. If an applicant is chosen for an interview, they will be notified by the College of Medicine.
Degree Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| DPMS 500S | Medical Science Preparation | 1.0 |
| DPMS 501S | Critical Thinking and Scientific Communication Seminar | 2.0 |
| DPMS 502S | Accelerated Introductory Medical Biostatistics | 3.0 |
| IMSP 513S | Medical Biochemistry | 6.0 |
| MSPA 520S | Medical Terminology | 3.0 |
| IMSP 506S | Medical Professionalism and Leadership | 3.0 |
| IMSP 522S | Medical Physiology I | 3.0 |
| IMSP 523S | Medical Physiology II | 3.0 |
| IMSP 542S | Medical Microanatomy I | 4.0 |
| MSPP 513S | Advanced Human Anatomy | 4.0 |
| Electives | 12.0 | |
| Neurobiology of Mental Illness | ||
| Functional Neuroanatomy | ||
| Medical Immunology I | ||
| Medical Immunology II | ||
| Concepts in Science and Verbal Reasoning I | ||
| Concepts in Science and Verbal Reasoning II | ||
| Total Credits | 44.0 | |
Sample Plan of Study
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | |
| Pre-Fall* | IMSP 513S | 6.0 | IMSP 506S | 3.0 | |
| DPMS 500S | 1.0 | IMSP 522S | 3.0 | IMSP 523S | 3.0 |
| DPMS 501S | 2.0 | IMSP 542S | 4.0 | MSPP 513S | 4.0 |
| DPMS 502S | 3.0 | Electives - Select from the list below: | 6.0 | Electives - Select from the list below: | 6.0 |
| MSPA 520S | 3.0 | ||||
| 9 | 19 | 16 | |||
| Total Credits 44 | |||||
- *
Pre-Fall Term begins six weeks before the start of the first term.
Program Level Outcomes
- Demonstrate medical sciences knowledge and competencies comparable to those obtained from a first-year medical school curriculum.
- Develop leadership skills that will enhance future training in the health professions.
- Develop the ability to be creative, critical and analytical thinkers.
- Demonstrate knowledge base and skill set compatible with success in health professional programs and careers.
- Develop competencies with statistics, data analysis and interpretation.
- Develop the ability to critically read and analyze scientific literature and understand its impact on medicine and society.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.
- Build the foundations of a professional network.
- Demonstrate professionalism, ethical and technical competencies required in the broad areas of observation, motor function, behavioral and social skills as exemplified by effective medical practitioners.