M.S. Medical Sciences (M.S.M.S.) at University of South Florida

Programme overview

The M.S. in Medical Sciences provides advanced biomedical training for students who want education beyond a bachelor's degree but are not committing to a Ph.D., or who do not yet meet M.D. or Ph.D. admission standards. It is a non-thesis programme with optional laboratory research.

Faculty: Morsani College of Medicine | Department: Medical Sciences | Duration: 32 credit hours minimum | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

32 credit hours: 5 core hours (GMS 6871 Health Sciences Ethics, GMS 6604 Human Structure and Function) and at least 27 hours in the Pre-Professional Track or a concentration (Aging and Neuroscience, Anatomy, Health Science, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Oncology, Research, Women's Health). A capstone paper in GMS 6871 replaces the comprehensive exam.

Career pathways

Preparation for professional degrees such as M.D. or Ph.D., or work as teachers or research assistants in academia or the private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must also meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements. Unofficial transcripts (official on admission). Test scores (MCAT, DAT or GRE) are strongly encouraged but not required. Science GPA calculator (not required for Biotechnology or Bioinformatics). Resume or CV. Two letters of recommendation. MCOM programme application emailed after applying.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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