Detroit,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Medical Research in Detroit United States | Wayne State University
Wayne State University
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Detroit United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,651
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Master of Science in Medical Research offers comprehensive interdisciplinary education and research training at the master's level for professionals holding medical, dental, or pharmaceutical degrees. This program caters to those seeking to enhance their foundational science research skills before pursuing a Ph.D., transitioning to new research fields (such as during sabbatical training), or preparing for academic careers in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, or pharmacology. The curriculum encompasses fundamental medical science coursework alongside hands-on research. Students must complete an original research project and thesis to earn the degree.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Master of Science in Medical Research is offered only as a Plan A master's program requiring completion of thirty credits, including eight credits in thesis. All course work must be completed in accordance with the regulations of the Graduate School and the School of Medicine governing graduate scholarships and degrees. Specific requirements include:
Elective Courses - Elective credits sufficient to complete the degree requirements must be approved by written consent of the Program Director.
Thesis Requirement - MDR 8999 Master's Thesis Research and Direction (8 credits).
Plan of Work - A Plan of Work is to be developed and filed with the Program Director or his/her designee. This should be completed a minimum of one semester before the final term in the program.
Research Adviser and Committee - Research Adviser and Committee is to be selected with the advice and consent of the Program Director and faculty. The committee is to be composed of three members of the graduate faculty including the thesis adviser who is to serve as the student's academic adviser for the remainder of his/her program.
Research Project Selection and Outline - Research Project Selection and Outline is to be filed with the Program Director.
Thesis Presentation and Defense - Thesis Presentation and Defense is to be given orally to the Research Committee as the final requirement for the degree. The committee will evaluate the thesis, its presentation and defense, and determine the final grade for MDR 8999.
IELTS 6.5 (overall band), 79 internet-based (iBT and iBT Home Edition) 550 paper-based (PBT)
Elective Courses - Elective credits sufficient to complete the degree requirements must be approved by written consent of the Program Director.
Thesis Requirement - MDR 8999 Master's Thesis Research and Direction (8 credits).
Plan of Work - A Plan of Work is to be developed and filed with the Program Director or his/her designee. This should be completed a minimum of one semester before the final term in the program.
Research Adviser and Committee - Research Adviser and Committee is to be selected with the advice and consent of the Program Director and faculty. The committee is to be composed of three members of the graduate faculty including the thesis adviser who is to serve as the student's academic adviser for the remainder of his/her program.
Research Project Selection and Outline - Research Project Selection and Outline is to be filed with the Program Director.
Thesis Presentation and Defense - Thesis Presentation and Defense is to be given orally to the Research Committee as the final requirement for the degree. The committee will evaluate the thesis, its presentation and defense, and determine the final grade for MDR 8999.
IELTS 6.5 (overall band), 79 internet-based (iBT and iBT Home Edition) 550 paper-based (PBT)
Tuition
USD
34,651