Program Overview

Colleges & Programs

The university offers a range of programs through its various colleges, including:

• College of Dental Medicine
  • MSD Digital Dentistry
  • MSD Endodontics
  • MSD Orthodontics
  • MSD Periodontics
  • D.M.D.
  • D.M.D., Ph.D.
• College of Graduate Studies
  • Certificate Clinical Research
  • MS Biomedical Sciences
  • MS Clinical Research
  • MS Medical Sciences
  • Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences
  • Ph.D. BDSI
  • Ph.D. Biostatistics
  • Ph.D. Epidemiology
• College of Health Professions
  • BS-AHIA
  • BS Healthcare Studies
  • MHA - Executive
  • MHA - Residential
  • MS-CVP - Post-Professional
  • MS-CVP - Residential
  • MS-ECS
  • MSGC
  • MS Healthcare Quality & Safety
  • MSHI
  • MSPATH
  • MSPAS - Hybrid
  • MSPAS - Residential
  • MS-SLP
  • DHA
  • DNAP - Post-Baccalaureate
  • DNAP - Post-Master's
  • OTD - Hybrid
  • OTD - Post-Professional
  • OTD - Residential
  • Ph.D. Rehabilitation Science
  • DPT - Hybrid
  • DPT - Residential
• College of Medicine
  • MPH - Biostatistics
  • MPH - Epidemiology
  • MPH - Generalist
  • MPH - Behavior/Promotion
  • M.D.
  • M.D. - Accelerated
  • M.D., MSCR
  • M.D., Ph.D.
• College of Nursing
  • BSN - Accelerated
  • BSN - RN-to-BSN
  • MSN
  • DNP/MSN
  • DNP - Post-MSN
  • Ph.D. Nursing Science
  • PMHNP Certificate
• College of Pharmacy
  • Pharm.D.
  • Pharm.D./MPH
  • Pharm.D./MSHI

Master of Science in Medical Sciences

The Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) is a one-year program specifically designed to provide students with a structured opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills that will prepare them for the challenges of applying to and succeeding in medical, dental, and other professional schools.

Curriculum

The general plan for the coursework for the program is laid out below. In addition, optional coursework may be made available to students in the program depending on availability and interest.

Year 1, Summer A

• BSC720: Fundamentals of Biochemistry & Molecular (4 credits)
• BSC706: Professional Development (1 credit)
• BSC710: Clinical Exposures (1 credit)
• BSC700: Histology (4 credits)
• CORE: Core Clinical Research Training*
  • *This is recommended, and a certificate is awarded upon completion. This is not available for academic credit.
• Semester Total: 10

Year 1, Fall A

• BSC702: Anatomy (4 credits)
• PHBIO700: Intro to Clinical Biostatistics (3 credits)
• BSC708: Grand Rounds (1 credit)
• IP###: Interprofessional Course Elective (1 credit)
• Semester Total: 9

Year 1, Spring

• BSC714: Oral Immunobiology (4 credits)
• BSC716: Medical Microbiology (4 credits)
• MCR736: Clinical Epidemiology (3 credits)
• Semester Total: 11
• Curriculum Total: 30