Overview
The University of Jamestown's (UJ's) online Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) is not just another post-baccalaureate or pre-health program -- it is a mission-driven, academically rigorous graduate program intentionally designed to position students for admission to professional schools (MD, DO, DPT, etc.) or successful entry into health and biomedical careers.
UJ's MSMS Program offers a full graduate-level curriculum with advanced coursework in biomedical sciences, pathway opportunities for professional school preparation or medical/healthcare career development, capstone project and ethics training that contribute to professional readiness, and individual advising and academic support tailored for each student to support their individual professional and career goals
Requirements
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Core Courses
| MSCI 600 | Foundations of Human Physiology | 3 |
| MSCI 602 | Molecular and Cellular Biology | 3 |
| MSCI 604 | Human Anatomy and Embryology | 3 |
| MSCI 606 | Advanced Musculoskeletal Human Anatomy | 3 |
| MSCI 622 | Medical Biochemistry | 3 |
| MSCI 624 | Immunology and Infectious Disease | 3 |
| Or | |
| MSCI 608 | Physics Principles for Health and Rehabilitation | 3 |
| MSCI 626 | Pathophysiology and Disease Mechanisms | 3 |
| MSCI 630 | Graduate Medical Writing and Communication | 3 |
| MSCI 644 | Medical Genetics and Genomics | 3 |
| Or | |
| MSCI 610 | Biomechanics and Human Movement | 3 |
| MSCI 699 | Capstone Project or Thesis in Medical Science | 3 |
| CRES 720 | Biostatistics I | 3 |
| CRES 740 | Ethics and Professional Issues in Clinical Research | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
DPT track students must take MSCI 608 and MSCI 610
Total Credit Hours: 36
Admissions
Admission Requirements:
To be admitted to the program, prospective students must provide transcripts of all college-level coursework and show conferral of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, three letters of recommendation (at least one from a science faculty member), a personal statement (that addresses motivation for pursuing medical science, career goals, and how the program fits the student’s needs), resume/CV, and a UJ graduate application. Applicants will also complete an interview with program faculty. Requirements for acceptance include the following:
- Minimum GPA of 3.0. Students with a lower undergraduate degree GPA may be considered with further graduate-level education or other circumstances demonstrating academic competence. If graduate courses are taken, an overall GPA will be calculated taking the graduate-level classes into consideration.
- Completion of the following listed pre-requisites, in addition to baccalaureate degree:
- Biology I and II (with corresponding Labs)
- General Chemistry I and II (with corresponding Labs)
- Organic Chemistry I and II (with corresponding Labs)
- Physics I (algebra- or calculus-based with corresponding Lab)
- Physics II (algebra- or calculus-based with corresponding Lab)
- Anatomy & Physiology (with corresponding Labs)
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- College algebra or above
- English composition or equivalent
- Regardless of nationality or citizenship, an applicant whose native language is not English or whose secondary education has been given outside the Unites States, is required to pass a test of English proficiency. Test results/scores are to be sent directly to UJ from the testing service. TOEFL scores are valid for two years from test dates.
Number of Semesters: 1 Summer (8 weeks), 1 Fall (16 weeks), and 1 Spring (16 weeks)
Total Credit Hours: 36
Plan of Study
Summer (8 weeks)
| MSCI 600 | Foundations of Human Physiology | 3 |
| MSCI 604 | Human Anatomy and Embryology | 3 |
| MSCI 630 | Graduate Medical Writing and Communication | 3 |
| CRES 740 | Ethics and Professional Issues in Clinical Research | 3 |
Fall (16 weeks)
| MSCI 602 | Molecular and Cellular Biology | 3 |
| MSCI 606 | Advanced Musculoskeletal Human Anatomy | 3 |
| MSCI 622 | Medical Biochemistry | 3 |
| MSCI 624 | Immunology and Infectious Disease | 3 |
DPT Track
| MSCI 608 | Physics Principles for Health and Rehabilitation | 3 |
| MSCI 610 | Biomechanics and Human Movement | 3 |
Spring (16 weeks)
| MSCI 626 | Pathophysiology and Disease Mechanisms | 3 |
| MSCI 644 | Medical Genetics and Genomics | 3 |
| MSCI 699 | Capstone Project or Thesis in Medical Science | 3 |
| CRES 720 | Biostatistics I | 3 |
MD/DO Track
| MSCI 640 | Pharmacology and Therapeutics | 3 |
| MSCI 642 | Epidemiology and Population Health | 3 |
PhD Track
| MSCI 634 | Graduate Psychology and Behavioral Science | 3 |
Students should complete a Research-Focused Capstone or Thesis Project.
DPT Track
Outcomes
At the end of this program graduates will
1) Implement interdisciplinary experience and expertise into healthcare practice or field. (GLO 2,5)
2) Understand the ethical implications of healthcare practice or field. (GLO 1)
3) Have the scientific foundation to thrive in a healthcare practice or field, including continued graduate study. (GLO 3.4.6.7)
4) Be equipped with the skill set needed to apply and interview for graduate level education. (GLO 3.4.6.7)
5) Apply basic scientific foundational knowledge to solve problems and advance healthcare. (GLO 3.4.6.7)
6) Be able to interpret the scientific literature to make appropriate medical decisions (GLO 3.4.6.7)