Irvine,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Medical Science in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine
University of California Irvine
|
Irvine United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The UCI Master of Science in Medical Science program equips future healthcare leaders with comprehensive training. The curriculum covers essential disciplines including anatomy, biochemistry, neuroscience, ethics, and pharmacology while providing hands-on clinical experience. Over two years, students develop patient interaction skills through a dynamic program that evolves with modern medical education demands. Faculty emphasize continuous curriculum improvement, fostering active learning approaches that promote collaboration, critical thinking, and lifelong professional development.
UCI cultivates compassionate healthcare providers with exceptional clinical abilities through a balanced educational approach. The program combines rigorous scientific training with immersive experiences in medical humanities, communication skills, cultural competency, and professional ethics. Faculty integrate clinical applications throughout the curriculum to bridge foundational knowledge with practical healthcare scenarios.
Through innovative Clinical Foundations courses, UCI implements vertically integrated training that spans the medical education continuum. These longitudinal, interdisciplinary courses employ experiential learning methods and small-group sessions to develop clinical reasoning abilities and strengthen physician-patient relationship skills, preparing students for successful healthcare careers.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A minimum of three years (90 semester units) of undergraduate coursework, including a minimum of one full-time year at an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must receive an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university by the time of matriculation.
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) must have been taken within the three years preceding June 1 of the application year and no later than Sept. 30 of the application year.
For purposes of evaluation, letter or numerical grades are preferred for course work, particularly for the required subjects listed below.
All prerequisite courses listed as in progress on the AMCAS application and UCI School of Medicine Secondary Application must be successfully completed by matriculation.
Three to six current letters are suggested. Applicants are advised to obtain letters of recommendation from individuals (e.g., attending MD, PI, Director, etc.) involved with their major activities.
All entering students in the UCI School of Medicine must meet all of the technical standards, with reasonable accommodation if necessary, and each student will be expected to certify that he/she meets these standards.
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.
Hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) must have been taken within the three years preceding June 1 of the application year and no later than Sept. 30 of the application year.
For purposes of evaluation, letter or numerical grades are preferred for course work, particularly for the required subjects listed below.
All prerequisite courses listed as in progress on the AMCAS application and UCI School of Medicine Secondary Application must be successfully completed by matriculation.
Three to six current letters are suggested. Applicants are advised to obtain letters of recommendation from individuals (e.g., attending MD, PI, Director, etc.) involved with their major activities.
All entering students in the UCI School of Medicine must meet all of the technical standards, with reasonable accommodation if necessary, and each student will be expected to certify that he/she meets these standards.
TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
IELTS - An overall minimum score of 7.0 for admission, with a score of no less than 6.0 on any individual module.
Hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Tuition
USD
26,802