Medical Science (MD/MS)
Major: Medical Science
Degree Awarded: Medical Doctor/Master of Science (MD/MS)
Calendar Type: Semester
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 30.0
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 26.9999
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-9121
About the 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 in Medical Science degree accepts 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 transfers them into the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies where they are enrolled in the second year of the MMS program. If they successfully complete the required coursework, they 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
Division of Pre-medical and Pre-health Programs
Health Sciences Building, 10th floor
60 North 36th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
267.359.2761
Email: CoM_MedicalSciences@drexel.edu
Degree Requirements
| Required Courses | ||
| 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 |
| Transfer credits from MD program | 10.0 | |
| Elective Course | ||
| Statistics for Neuro/Pharm Research | ||
| Total Credits | 30.0 | |
Sample Plan of Study
| Second Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MMSP 501S | 6.0 | MMSP 502S | 6.0 |
| MMSP 503S | 3.0 | MMSP 504S | 3.0 |
| Transfer credits from MD program | 10.0 | ||
| MMSP 505S | 2.0 | ||
| 21 | 9 | ||
| Total Credits 30 | |||
Program Level Outcomes
- Demonstrate medical sciences knowledge and competencies comparable to first year medical school curriculum.
- Demonstrate the ability to be creative, critical, and analytical thinkers.
- Demonstrate knowledge base and skill set compatible with success in health professional programs.
- Demonstrate research design competencies.
- Demonstrate ability to execute a variety of laboratory techniques relevant to their field of research.
- Demonstrate competencies with statistics, data analysis, and interpretation.
- Demonstrate 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.
- Understand how to conduct research in an ethical manner.
- Build the foundations of a robust professional network.
- Develop a knowledge base, technical skills, and a 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.