University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Master of Science in Medical Science with a concentration in Interdisciplinary Medical Science
The Master of Science in Medical Science (M.S.M.S) with a concentration in Interdisciplinary Medical Science (IMS) is designed to provided qualified students with advanced training in the sciences basic to the practice of medicine. A goal of this concentration is to provide promising medical school applicants an opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that would enable them to have a career in the medical sciences. Students will take courses that will provide the same level of depth, breadth and intensity as those taken by a first year medical student.
Eligibility Requirements: – Hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution at the time of entrance into the program – Achieved an MCAT score of at least 22 – Completed one (1) year of the following undergraduate coursework with lab: – General Chemistry – Organic Chemistry – General Biology – General Physics
Applicants who are deficient in one or more of these requirements, but otherwise meet the College-wide requirements for admissions to the Master’s Program may be considered on a case by case basis.
Students from groups under-represented in Medicine and disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply
Application: http://health.usf.edu/medicine/osde/forms.htm
Program Information: http://health.usf.edu/medicine/osde/msms.htm
General Information: osde@health.usf.edu
Shirley B. Smith
Shirley B. Smith Director Office of Student Diversity and Enrichment (OSDE) ssmith27@health.usf.edu