Graduate Degree

Basic Medical Science - Master of Science

Program:
Basic Medical Science - Master of Science
Plan Code:
BMEDSCI_MS
Program Level:
Graduate
Award Type:
Master of Science
College:
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Department:
Osteopathic Medicine Dean


Excerpt from the official Academic Programs Catalog:

Listed below are the approved requirements for the program from the official Academic Programs Catalog.
Students must consult their advisors to learn which specific requirements apply to their degree programs.


College of Osteopathic Medicine

Graduate Study

Basic Medical Science - Master of Science

The Master of Science degree in Basic Medical Science is available to aid osteopathic medical students who have successfully completed the first two years of the D.O. program but may not, for personal or other reasons, continue to pursue the D.O. degree. Once a student enrolls in the Master of Science degree program, they may not return to pursuing the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at MSUCOM. The Master of Science degree will not be conferred to those who have successfully completed the four-year curriculum to receive the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.
 
Admission
 
To be considered for admission to the Master of Science degree in Basic Medical Science, students must:
  1. be or have been enrolled in the College of Osteopathic Medicine as a medical student.
  2. have successfully completed the first two years (preclerkship) of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program outline below.
  3. elect not to continue to completion of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.
Requirements for the Master of Science Degree in Basic Medicine Science

Students must complete 98 credits for the degree. The Master of Science Degree in Basic Medical Science is available under Plan A (with thesis) or Plan B (without thesis).
1. Complete all of the following courses in years one and two of the D.O. preclerkship curriculum:
Semester 1
ANTR 510 Clinical Human Gross Anatomy and Palpatory Skills 8
BMB 516 Metabolic Biochemistry: Nutrients and Products 1
OST 598 Evidence-Based Health Science 1
Semester 2
BMB 528 Molecular Biology and Medical Genetics 2
OST 551 Osteopathic Patient Care I 2
OMM 511 Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine I 1
MMG 531 Medical Immunology 2
MMG 532 Medical Microbiology 2
PHM 564 Basic Principles of Medical Pharmacology 2
PSL 539 Principles of Cell Biology and Pathophysiology 4
Semester 3
OMM 512 Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine II 1
OST 552 Osteopathic Patient Care II 2
OST 556 Pediatrics I 1
OST 571 Neuromusculoskeletal System 10
OST 572 Genitourinary System 3
OST 573 Endocrine System 3
Semester 4
OMM 513 Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine III 1
OST 553 Osteopathic Patient Care III 3
OST 557 Pediatrics II 1
OST 574 Female Reproductive System 3
OST 575 Gastrointestinal System 6
OST 576 Integumentary System 2
Semester 5
OMM 514 Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine IV 1
OST 554 Osteopathic Patient Care IV 3
OST 558 Pediatrics III 1
OST 577 Psychopathology 2
OST 578 Hematopoietic System 2
OST 579 Cardiovascular System 9
Semester 6
OMM 515 Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine V 1
OST 555 Osteopathic Patient Care V 3
OST 559 Pediatrics IV 1
OST 583 Geriatrics 1
OST 580 Respiratory System 7
Semester 4, 5, or 6
FCM 640 Principles of Family Medicine I 1
FCM 650 Principles of Family Medicine II 1
2. Complete the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) requirements in years one and two.
Additional Requirements for Plan A:
1. Complete the following course:
OST 899 Master’s Thesis Research 4
This requirement must be completed within one full semester of entry into the program.
2. Pass an oral defense of the thesis.
Additional Requirements for Plan B:
1. Completion of a final examination or evaluation.

Time Limit

The time limit for completion of the master’s degree is six years from the beginning of the first semester in which credit was earned toward the degree.