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
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.