Medical Research MS
Major: Medical Research
Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Semester
Minimum Required Credits: 59.0
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 26.0102
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 19-1029
About the Program
The Master of Science in Medical Research (MEDR) 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.
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
Admission Requirements
Applicants to this program will have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0, successfully completed all pre-medical requirements, scored a minimum of the 50th percentile in the MCAT and demonstrate a passion for research.
Degree Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| 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 |
| Statistics course | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Applications of Clinical Research Biostatistics | ||
| Introductory Biostatistics | ||
| Biostats In Vet Science | ||
| Optional | ||
| Medical Immunology I | ||
| Medical Immunology II | ||
| Medical Nutrition | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select 6 credits from the list below: | 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 | ||
| Medical Pathology I | ||
| Medical Pathology II | ||
| Advanced Human Anatomy | ||
| Graduate Pharmacology | ||
| Total Credits | 59.0 | |
Sample Plan of Study
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| IMSP 502S | 3.0 | IMSP 506S | 3.0 |
| IMSP 513S | 6.0 | IMSP 523S | 3.0 |
| IMSP 522S | 3.0 | IMSP 543S | 2.0 |
| IMSP 542S | 4.0 | IMSP 562S | 6.0 |
| MMSP 505S | 2.0 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MMSP 501S | 6.0 | MMSP 502S | 6.0 |
| MMSP 503S | 3.0 | MMSP 504S | 3.0 |
| CR 520S, IHS 510S, or MLAS 530S* | 3.0 | ||
| Electives* | 6.0 | ||
| 9 | 18 | ||
| Total Credits 59 | |||
- *
Can be taken in either the fall or spring semester of second year
Intensive Track
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| IMSP 502S | 3.0 | IMSP 506S | 3.0 |
| IMSP 513S | 6.0 | IMSP 523S | 3.0 |
| IMSP 522S | 3.0 | IMSP 543S | 2.0 |
| IMSP 542S | 4.0 | IMSP 545S | 1.5 |
| IMSP 544S | 2.5 | IMSP 552S | 1.0 |
| IMSP 562S | 6.0 | ||
| MMSP 505S | 2.0 | ||
| 18.5 | 18.5 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MMSP 501S | 6.0 | MMSP 502S | 6.0 |
| MMSP 503S | 3.0 | MMSP 504S | 3.0 |
| CR 520S, IHS 510S, or MLAS 530S* | 3.0 | ||
| Electives* | 6.0 | ||
| 9 | 18 | ||
| Total Credits 64 | |||
- *
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 the first-year medical school curriculum.
- Build the foundations of a robust professional network.
- Develop the knowledge base, technical skills and 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 an 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 the 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.