Medical Science Preparatory (MSP) Certificate

35.0 semester credits

The Medical Science Preparatory (MSP) program is a one-year certificate program designed to help students enhance their credentials for application to medical school by improving their science background and MCAT scores. Students in the MSP program have completed the premedical science requirements but need to enhance their science preparation in order to take or retake the MCAT. Those students who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Program Completion.

Medical Science Preparatory Curriculum
Students in the Medical Science Preparatory program take four graduate level courses in anatomy/histology, biochemistry/cell biology, pharmacology, and physiology. Also included are undergraduate level review courses in physics and chemistry, a laboratory component, and participation in community service activities. In addition, there are weekly reviews in the verbal reasoning, biological science, and physical science sections of the MCAT. Mock MCATs are given during the year. Students are required to take the April MCAT.

For more information, visit Drexel's College of Medicine Medical Science Preparatory Program web page.

Master of Science in Biological Science Option
Those who complete the program with a B average or higher and receive a 27 on the MCAT are guaranteed admission to the IMS program for the following year. Those who complete the degree requirements during this second year receive an MS in Biological Science. Although students in good academic standing have the option of returning for the second year, they are not required to do so.

Medical Science Preparatory Required Courses
Fall Semester
MSPP 400S	Advanced Topics in Chemistry I			4.0
MSPP 402S	Advanced Topics in Physics I			4.0
MSPP 505S	Lab Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology			2.0
MSPP 511S	Concepts in Biochemistry and Cell Biology			4.0
PHRM 512S	Graduate Pharmacology			3.0
MSPP 525S	Community Dimension of Medicine			2.0
	MCAT Preparatory Course
	Total credits			19.0
Spring Semester
MSPP 401S	Advanced Topics in Chemistry II			4.0
MSPP 403S	Advanced Topics in Physics II			4.0
MSPP 513S	Special Topics in Anatomy			4.0
MSPP 515S	Biological Function and Regulation			4.0
	MCAT Preparatory Course
	Total credits			16.0
For more information about continuing on to the Master's of Biological Science, visit Drexel's College of Medicine Master of Biological Science web page.