MD + MS in Medical Science

MD + MS in Medical Science

Overview

The MS in Medical Science degree is available to MD Plus students through the Clinical & Translational Science (CTS) track of the College of Medicine graduate program. The overall educational goal of this track is to prepare future physician-scientists to bridge the interface between patient care and bench research, interact effectively with the spectrum of healthcare providers and community members, and function efficiently within large research teams. The CTS curriculum is flexible and designed to provide a strong foundation in biological sciences along with scholarly activities that will encourage team-oriented projects, enhance interdisciplinary communication, develop leadership skills, and provide the foundation for a broad understanding of scientific, medical, and regulatory issues.

Quick Facts

• The MS in Medical Science is condensed to 12 months and can be completed prior to starting medical school or after the third year of medical school.
• Students are trained by both a basic scientist and a clinical scientist mentor in order to enhance the medically-related research project
• The flexible curriculum allows the program to align with the student’s scientific interests
• MCAT is accepted – GRE is not required 

Curriculum