Graduate & Postdoctoral Affairs - College of Medicine

One-Year Master's Overview

The Medical Sciences master's program is a traditional graduate degree which consists of basic/molecular science credits, with medical relevance. The courses are scheduled so that the degree can be completed within one year. In general, concentrations that AVERAGE seven (7) core/basic science and/or quantitative analysis credits per semester are intensely rigorous and will require the greatest amount of effort to be successful. It is highly recommended that students limit extracurricular/work activities while completing this degree.

The core difference between each concentration would be the course requirements. The "BEST" curriculum is based upon personal preference and therefore, applicants will need to exercise individual judgment. Successful graduates of the Medical Science master's program may improve their academic credentials for admissions into professional programs by further developing their foundational knowledge of biomedical science. However, this is not a patient based curriculum or a "program" specifically designed for pre-health professionals.

Departmental advisors are only able to address questions specific to the Medical Science curriculum. Students should maintain direct communication with the admissions officers/advisors for their goal schools of interest (e.g. John's University). Institutions (e.g. John's University) have officers/advisors who can provide the best recommendations regarding the Medical Science's appropriateness for admissions into their professional programs.

Fall Admissions Only

Aging & Neuroscience

Admissions averages-GPA 3.3, MCAT 22
Accepts approximately 20-25 students
Mandatory degree requirements include:

Anatomy

Most competitive for admissions
Admissions averages-GPA 3.5, MCAT 28
Accepts approximately 20 new students.
Mandatory degree requirements include:
- Basic/Core Science Requirements: 21 credits
- Comprehensive Research Paper: 25-30 page minimum
- Degree Completion: 32 credits
Includes same core requirement as our first year PhD curriculum
Introduces material repeated in the first year and some second year of medical schools
Introduces material repeated in the first year dental schools
Prerequisite material required for veterinary schools

Molecular Medicine

Competitive for admissions
Admissions averages-GPA 3.4, MCAT 26
Accepts approximately 80 students
Mandatory degree requirements include:
- Basic/Core Science Requirements: 22 credits
- Degree Completion: 32 credits
Introduces material repeated in the first year of medical and dental schools
Prerequisite courses required for veterinary schools

Pharmacology

Limited Access. Available to pre-PhD and Pharmacy students only
Mandatory degree requirements include:
- Basic/Core Science Requirements: 22 credits
- Quantitative Analysis Requirement: 3 credits
- Degree Completion: 32 credits
Includes same core requirement as our first year PhD curriculum
Introduces material repeated in first and second year pharmacy programs

Health Science

100% Online--including exams and assignments
Requires 2 years for completion
Mandatory degree requirements include:
- Basic/Core Science Requirements: 27 credits
- Degree Completion: 32 credits
Introduces material repeated in the first year and some second year of medical schools
Introduces material repeated in the first year dental schools
Prerequisite material required for veterinary schools
Ideal for non-traditional and distance learning students who cannot commit to a traditional day-time course schedule
Out-of-state tuition costs will still apply for non-Florida residents

Women's Health (Pre-Professional Track)

Admissions averages-GPA 3.2, MCAT 23

Accepts approximately 35-40 students

Most flexible curriculum to meet individual needs
Mandatory degree requirements include:
- Basic/Core Science Requirements: 22 credits
- Directed Research: 3-6 credits
- Degree Completion: 32 credits
Include same core requirement as our first year PhD curriculum
Introduce material repeated in the first year and some second year of medical schools