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 UVM faculty in addition to those who have been formally appointed Graduate Faculty members:
Akselrod, Dmitry; Associate Professor, Department of Radiology; MD, SUNY Upstate Medical University
Geeslin, Matthew; Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology; MD, University of Minnesota
Hielscher, Abigail; Associate Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences; PhD, University of Nebraska
Jebbett, Nathan; Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological Science; PHD, University of Vermont
McBride, Carole Anne; Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics Gynecology&Reprod; PHD, University of Vermont
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 program that is designed to be completed within 1 year (12 months). Students complete Core Course Requirements, 1 anatomy, 1 biostatistics, 1 pharmacology, and additional electives to complete the 30-credit program.
| Requirement Description | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses: | ||
| BIOC 6001 | General Biochemistry I | 3 |
| BIOC 6002 | General Biochemistry II | 3 |
| MPBP 6010 | Human Physiology & Pharm I | 4 |
| PH 6030 | Biostatistics I:App Rsch in PH | 3 |
| The following cell biology course: | ||
| CLBI 6010 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| or PHRM 6060 | Medical Cell Biology | |
| The following pharmacology course: | ||
| PHRM 6080 | Integrative Physiol. & Pharm. | 3 |
| or PHRM 6010 | Applied Systems Pharmacology | |
| 1 from the following anatomy courses: | ||
| ANNB 6000 | Human Gross Anatomy | 6 |
| RAD 6890 | Human Anatomy via Radiology | 3 |
| 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): | ||
| Cancer Biology | ||
| Gr Medical Microbiology | ||
| Molecular Control of the Cell | ||
| Medical Master's Capstone (only 1 Capstone course allowed) | ||
| Neuroscience | ||
| Understanding Human Pregnancy | ||
| Techniques in Microscopy | ||
| Public Health & Health Policy | ||
| Epidemiology I | ||
| Biostatistics I:App Rsch in PH | ||
| Environmental Public Health | ||
| Social&Behavioral Public Hlth | ||
| Epidemiology 2 | ||
| Food Systems & Public Hlth | ||
| One Health: Zoonoses | ||
| Molecules & Medicine | ||
| Milestones in Pharmacology | ||
| Medical Master's Capstone (only 1 Capstone course allowed) | ||
LCOM Medical Student Program Transfer to Medical Science M.S.: Larner College of Medicine (LCOM) medical students who wish to withdraw from the Vermont Integrated Curriculum may transfer up to 30 qualifying credits from their pre-clinical courses to the Graduate College Medical Science M.S. program. Applicants submit a program transfer request to the Dean of the Graduate College, with approval from the LCOM Dean of Students.
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.