Program Overview

Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences Program

The mission of the Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) Program is to educate students who aspire to enter a health profession. The IMS Degree Program's rigorous science core curriculum, individualized advising, experiential service-learning, and developmental seminar and capstone course sequence enables its majors to reach their potential academically and personally, to determine a career path best suited for them, and to develop the skills, attitudes, and acumen to attain their career goals. Students with an IMS major will earn a B.S. degree in Biomedical Sciences.

Program Details

• The degree includes health care career exploration through the IMS Experiential Service-Learning Seminars series and Senior Capstone course.
• Students may pursue individual specialized and pre-professional interests with any of the three major options:
  • Clinical Professions Major
  • Community Patient Care Major
  • Health Management, Policy, & Information Major
• Career choices in health care include professional schools for medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, physician assistant, or working in health-related nonprofit organizations, governmental and community agencies, medical records, patient education, geriatric care settings, diagnostic laboratories, hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry, medical and wellness facilities, and businesses.

Curriculum and Partnerships

• Although housed in the College of Medicine, the curriculum is delivered by seven colleges at FSU, including:
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
  • College of Communication and Information
  • College of Nursing
  • College of Social Science and Public Policy
  • College of Social Work
• The IMS degree program partners with these colleges to provide a comprehensive education.

Student Opportunities

• Students have opportunities to engage in research, service-learning, and career exploration.
• The program celebrates student achievements and recognizes outstanding students through various awards and nominations.

Program Structure

• The program includes a rigorous science core curriculum, individualized advising, and experiential service-learning.
• Students complete a developmental seminar and capstone course sequence to develop their skills and knowledge.
• The program offers three major options to cater to different career interests and goals.