Drexel Pathway to Medical School
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
This intensive, one-year master's degree program provides candidates a conditional acceptance for matriculation into the Drexel University College of Medicine's MD program following successful completion of the DPMS program. The intensive introductory summer enrichment curriculum provides small group instruction. 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
New College Building, Room 4104
245 North 15th Street, Mail Stop 344
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-762-4692
Email: CoM_MedicalSciences@drexel.edu
Visit the Drexel University College of Medicine's website for more information on the Drexel Pathway to Medical School program.
Admission Requirements
The program is open to all premedical 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 | |||||
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Pre-Fall Term begins six weeks before the start of the first term.
