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 98 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
	ANTR	510	Clinical Human Gross Anatomy and Palpatory Skills						8
	BMB	516	Metabolic Biochemistry: Nutrients and Products						1
	OST	598	Evidence-Based Health Science						1
	Semester 2
	BMB	528	Molecular Biology and Medical Genetics						2
	OST	551	Osteopathic Patient Care I						2
	OMM	511	Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine I						1
	MMG	531	Medical Immunology						2
	MMG	532	Medical Microbiology						2
	PHM	564	Basic Principles of Medical Pharmacology						2
	PSL	539	Principles of Cell Biology and Pathophysiology						4
	Semester 3
	OMM	512	Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine II						1
	OST	552	Osteopathic Patient Care II						2
	OST	556	Pediatrics I						1
	OST	571	Neuromusculoskeletal System						10
	OST	572	Genitourinary System						3
	OST	573	Endocrine System						3
	Semester 4
	OMM	513	Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine III						1
	OST	553	Osteopathic Patient Care III						3
	OST	557	Pediatrics II						1
	OST	574	Female Reproductive System						3
	OST	575	Gastrointestinal System						6
	OST	576	Integumentary System						2
	Semester 5
	OMM	514	Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine IV						1
	OST	554	Osteopathic Patient Care IV						3
	OST	558	Pediatrics III						1
	OST	577	Psychopathology						2
	OST	578	Hematopoietic System						2
	OST	579	Cardiovascular System						9
	Semester 6
	OMM	515	Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine V						1
	OST	555	Osteopathic Patient Care V						3
	OST	559	Pediatrics IV						1
	OST	583	Geriatrics						1
	OST	580	Respiratory System						7
	Semester 4, 5, or 6
	FCM	640	Principles of Family Medicine I						1
	FCM	650	Principles of Family Medicine II						1
2.	Complete the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) 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.