Department Chair: Dale Connally
Program Director: Jacob Brewer

The Master of Science (MS) program in Medical Science is a specialized master’s program designed to prepare graduates to pursue further academic training in medicine, dentistry, other professional health schools, completing a rigorous combination of multidisciplinary courses.  The MS Medical Science program is designed to elevate student’s qualifications for professional programs.

Admission Requirements

Students may have a bachelor’s degree in any field but must include typical science courses. A strong science background is encouraged. The program will not fulfill undergraduate medical-based professional school prerequisites. Prior to admission, applicants must have completed the following pre-requisite courses, all with grades of a C or better:

• General Biology I & II
• General Chemistry I & II
• General Physics I & II
• Biochemistry & Organic Chemistry I & II
• Statistics

Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The applicant will be notified to record a video interview if meeting the minimum criteria.

Additional Requirements:

• Standardized test scores (optional): GRE or MCAT or DAT
• Personal Statement – one page statement that highlights your strength as an applicant, motivation for this program, and relevant extracurricular activities.
• 2 letters of recommendation (one from a science faculty member). Applicants who have previously applied to medical school may use the same documents to apply to this program.

Requirements for the MS in Medical Science Program

The one-year MS in Medical Science program will be a minimum of 33 credit hours and will be a non-thesis program with three-term admission cycle (Spring, Summer, Fall) to accommodate different start date of medical-based professional schools.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required STEM Coursework
BIO 5220	Pathophysiology	2
BIO 5432	Microbiology and Immunology	4
CHE 5380	Principles of Biochemistry	3
MSMS 5300	Biostatistics	3
MSMS 5440	Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology	4
MSMS 5500	Advanced Human Anatomy	5
Additional STEM Coursework
MSMS 5350	Pharmacology (Pharmacology)	3
Other Required Coursework:
MSMS 5100	Seminar: Professional Development for MSMS Graduate Students (Seminar)	1
MSMS 5201	Introduction to Clinical Research & Evidence-based Decision Making	2
MSMS 5202	Introduction to Physical Exam Skills and Patient Communication	2
MSMS 5250	Medical Ethics from a Christian Perspective	2
MSMS 5260	Health Industry & Health Disparities in the United States	2
Total Hours		33