Overview

The Medical Research program offered by Drexel University is designed to provide talented students with both medical knowledge and research competencies. During the first year, students take course work equivalent to a first-year medical school curriculum. In the second year, students continue graduate coursework while pursuing mentored research in a discipline of their choice. Students in the program develop strong, well-rounded academic and research portfolios and become competitive candidates for seats in medical school or as they continue their graduate medical education.

Key Facts

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to:

Demonstrate medical sciences knowledge and competencies comparable to the first-year medical school curriculum.
Build the foundations of a robust professional network.
Develop the knowledge base, technical skills and sense of professionalism necessary for a career that encompasses discovery.
Develop as a well-rounded, competitive applicant for future educational endeavors in the medical and health sciences.
Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of multiple areas of potential synergy and/or conflict between medicine and society.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Medicine and Society
Medical Professionalism and Leadership
Medical Biochemistry
Medical Physiology
Medical Microanatomy
Medicine

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

59 alternative credits

Quarter Credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Medicine View 523 other Masters in Medicine in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts: Provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. International transcripts have to be evaluated by a member of NACES.
Standardized Test Scores: Official test scores from graduate and professional admission exams such as the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) are required. Successful applicants typically have an overall score of 500 or better on the MCAT, or a GRE score of 152 or above in verbal, 153 or above in quantitative, and 4.0 in writing.
TOEFL scores are required for international applicants or applicants who earned a degree outside the U.S. (minimum scores: 100/600/250). Scores will be reviewed based on section scores and total scores.
Personal Statement: Please explain your reasons for specifically pursuing a Master of Science in Medical Research from Drexel. This program is very research-centered; explain your short-term and long-term career plans, and how your background,
Résumé or Curriculum Vitae

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36940 USD / year

≈ 36940 USD / year
Out-of-State

36940 USD / year

≈ 36940 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36940 USD / year

≈ 36940 USD / year

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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