Medical Science M.S.
All students must meet the Requirements for the Master's Degree
Overview
The goal of the Master of Science in Medical Science Program is to provide a rigorous curriculum in the basic biomedical sciences that prepares students with the background knowledge and skills required to gain acceptance into and succeed in healthcare-related professional degree programs such as medical, dental, or pharmacy programs. The program offers a cohesive set of core courses in biomedical disciplines that together provide foundational understanding of human structure and function. Courses provide graduate-level training in biochemistry, cell biology, anatomy, and physiology as well as pharmacology and evidence-based medicine.
The faculty below are in addition to those who have been formally appointed Graduate Faculty members:
Akselrod, Dmitry; Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology; MD, SUNY Upstate Medical University
Geeslin, Matthew; Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology; MD, University of Minnesota
Morris, Erin; Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences; MD, University of Utah School of Medicine
Specific Requirements
Requirements for Admission to Graduate Studies for the Degree of Master of Science
Applicants are required to have a B.S. or B.A. from accredited college or university, 2 semesters of general biology, general physics, general chemistry, and organic chemistry. International Students are required to submit scores for TOEFL or IELTS.
Minimum Degree Requirements
UVM’s Master of Medical Science degree is a 30-credit, on-campus program, that is designed to be completed within 1 year (12 months). Students complete Core Course Requirements, 1 anatomy, 1 biostatistics and additional electives to complete the 30-credit program.
| Core Courses: | ||
| BIOC 301 | General Biochemistry | 3 |
| CLBI 301 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| MPBP 301 | Human Physiology & Pharm I | 4 |
| BIOC 302 | General Biochemistry | 3 |
| PHRM 308 | Integrative Physiol. & Pharm. | 3 |
| The following anatomy course or others as approved by the Director: | ||
| ANNB 300 | Human Gross Anatomy | 6 |
| 1 from the following statistics course or others as approved by the Director: | ||
| Quality in Healthcare | ||
| Multi Analysis Clin&Trans Res | ||
| Biostatistics I:App Rsch in PH | ||
| Adv Statistical Methods I | ||
| Choose at least 2 electives from the following or other health-related courses approved by the Director (core and elective credits must combine for an overall total of at least 30 credits): | ||
| Proteins I: Structure&Function | ||
| Cancer Biology | ||
| Advanced Medical Microbiology | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Eukaryotic Virology | ||
| Molecular Control of the Cell | ||
| Medical Master's Capstone (only 1 Capstone course allowed) | ||
| Neuroscience | ||
| Understanding Human Pregnancy | ||
| Public Health & Health Policy | ||
| Epidemiology I | ||
| Biostatistics I:App Rsch in PH | ||
| Environmental Public Health | ||
| Pol,Org & Finance in Hlth Care | ||
| Social&Behavioral Public Hlth | ||
| Epidemiology 2 | ||
| Food Systems & Public Hlth | ||
| One Health: Zoonoses | ||
| Medical Cannabis | ||
| Molecules & Medicine | ||
| Toxicology | ||
| Topics Molecular&Cell Pharm | ||
| Milestones in Pharmacology | ||
| Medical Master's Capstone (only 1 Capstone course allowed) | ||
| Emergency Medicine Research I | ||
Comprehensive Examination
Students must complete a comprehensive exam, integrating their knowledge of core course material in a written paper, by their end of their final semester in the program.
Requirements for Advancement to Candidacy for the Degree of Master of Science
Successful completion of a comprehensive examination in Medical Science.