Medical Sciences

The Master of Science in Biomedical Science with focus in Medical Sciences (or simply, MSBS-Medical Sciences) is a one-year postbaccalaureate graduate program at The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences (UToledo COMLS) designed to provide students who have completed all prerequisites for medical school with resources to strengthen their academic credentials as they prepare their applications to U.S. medical schools. The MSBS-Medical Sciences curriculum concentrates on an organ-systems based approach where clinical and graduate faculty train students in the pathophysiology of disease and pharmacological interventions, incorporating material taught to medical students during the first (M1) and second (M2) years of the medical school curriculum. This approach imprints in our students a foundational knowledge on the M.D. curriculum and, since pathophysiology of disease is a key component of USMLE exams, it prepares students for better performance in the M1/M2 curriculum and on Step 1 and Step 2 exams. The MSBS-Medical Sciences program also provides a unique opportunity for students to conduct clinical and/or basic science research experience. UToledo’s basic and clinical science faculty mentor students through their year-round Scholarly Project, allowing students to expand their view on experimental sciences, adding a strong component to their academic credentials. 

Benefits of the Program

• Students completing the MSBS-Medical Sciences program with strong academic performance will have confirmed their ability to perform in any medical school curriculum, thus greatly strengthening their medical school applications.
• Students are trained into the medical school interview process through mock sessions and guidance from medical school students and faculty. 
• Students meeting all the minimal prerequisites for COMLS and who are in good academic standing within the program are eligible for medical school interview at The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences Medical School.
• Since students in the MSBS-Medical Sciences apply to UToledo's medical school while in the program, notification of provisional acceptance to UToledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences before completion of the program in Summer, eliminates a gap year between conclusion of the program and enrollment in medical school at UToledo (completion of the MSBS-Medical Sciences degree is a requirement, but not a guarantee of admission, for program students seeking admission into the M.D. degree program at UToledo COMLS). 
• Students are presented with unique research opportunities to broaden their view on biomedical research.

Where Are We?

The MSBS-Medical Sciences program operates within The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences (UToledo COMLS) in the Health Science Campus, located in Toledo, Ohio, one of the top 5 most affordable cities in the U.S. With the region's affordable cost of living, short commutes and diverse neighborhoods, students can enjoy a superb quality of life in a vibrant metropolitan area. In addition, Toledo is within easy driving distance of major metropolitan areas such as Cleveland (110 miles), Detroit (60 miles) and Chicago (294 miles). Check also Things To Do In Toledo for a list and map of Toledo area attractions!