MS in Medical Sciences
Broad, Interdisciplinary Degree Program
The MS in Medical Sciences may be used as a stand-alone degree by students seeking career enhancement in fields such as basic biomedical research, the pharmaceutical industry, or the health science professions; by students seeking credentials in the biomedical sciences as a preliminary to applying for medical school or other health sciences professional programs; or by students seeking to enhance their knowledge base prior to choosing a career direction.
The Master of Science (MS) in Medical Sciences is a broad, interdisciplinary degree program that draws on the academic and research expertise of the College of Medicine Basic Science Departments. The MS in Medical Sciences may also provide supplemental or joint training for practitioners in the health professions (physicians, dentists, pharmacists) or students in professional health science programs, based on individual career goals and research training needs.
The program can be completed in 18 to 24 months.
Application Information
Students may apply for entry into the MS in Medical Sciences program in either the Fall or Spring semesters.
Curriculum
Students entering the MS in medical sciences can choose either a thesis option, or a non-thesis option.
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FAQs
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Accelerated Master's Pathways
The University of Kentucky’s Accelerated Master’s Pathways (AMP) gives highly motivated students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in five years, instead of six*. Qualified students can begin earning graduate credit during their undergraduate programs, allowing them to maximize their time on campus and return on their educational investment – earning up to 12 dual credit hours at no additional cost.
How AMP Works
Explore & Connect - Explore your interests using the list of eligible programs listed below. Each master’s program lists possible pathways you can take as an undergrad such as suggested majors, minors, and certificates.
Confirm - Starting in Spring 2025 submit the online AMP Intent Form when you have earned between 60 - 105 credit hours.
Get AMPed up - Complete or continue your undergraduate studies in the suggested major/minor/certificate pathway.
Accelerate - As an AMP student, enroll in appropriate graduate courses as an undergrad.
Apply - Your last semester as an undergraduate, apply to The Graduate School for your program.
Graduate - Move into your graduate program, with up to 12 graduate credits from AMP.
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