Graduate Degree

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 91 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
	OST	510	Clinical Human Gross Anatomy						6
	OST	550	Introduction to Osteopathic Medicine and Clinical Skills						2
	Semester 2
	OMM	511	Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine I						1
	OST	520	Foundations of Biomedical Science for Osteopathic						8
	OST	521	Musculoskeletal System						4
	OST	522	Hematology, Oncology, and Infectious Diseases						3
	OST	551	Osteopathic Patient Care I						2
	Semester 3
	OMM	512	Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine II						1
	OST	523	Neurological System						6
	OST	524	Psychopathology						2
	OST	525	Genitourinary System						4
	OST	526	Endocrine System						3
	OST	552	Osteopathic Patient Care II						2
	Semester 4
	OMM	513	Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine III						1
	OST	531	Reproduction, Development, and Sexuality						3
	OST	532	Integumentary System						2
	OST	533	Gastrointestinal System						6
	OST	553	Osteopathic Patient Care III						3
	Semester 5
	OMM	514	Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine IV						1
	OST	534	Cardiovascular System						8
	OST	535	Respiratory System						7
	OST	554	Osteopathic Patient Care IV						3
	Semester 6
	OMM	515	Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine V						1
	OST	555	Osteopathic Patient Care V						3
	OST	561	Ambulatory Care Capstone						3
	OST	562	Hospital Care Capstone						3
	OST	563	Health System Science Capstone						2
	Semester 4, 5, or 6
	One of the following courses:
	FCM	650	Principles of Family Medicine						1
	FCM	660	Preclerkship International Preceptor						1
	FCM	671	Pathway to Family Medicine I						1
	OST	586	Community-Based Service Learning						1
2.	Complete the Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RECR) 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.