The average age of the current Master of Science in Medical Science class is 24. While most students hail from Pennsylvania and Maryland, students come from as far as California, Texas, Georgia, Massachusettes and Missouri. Most have undergraduate degrees in the biological sciences (including neuroscience), chemistry or math.

Our Students

Meet Medical Science Students & Alumni

Meet Bryan Pham

"There has been a significant amount of support and guidance from the Student Affairs deans at the medical school and the director of the Medical Science program. They truly want you to succeed and will help you achieve your goals if you’re willing to put in the necessary effort." Read more about Bryan.

Meet Jessica Meng

"Even though IMS and MMS are both difficult, there are many resources available to help you. Besides your teachers, TAs and peers, you also have a wonderful team of advisors who can help make your dream of becoming a physician a reality." Read more about Jessica.

Meet Katy Locke

"I started out in the Interdepartmental Medical Science (IMS) program before changing to the Medical Science (MMS) program, and got a lot of advice from the faculty about making that happen. There're only eight students in this MMS year, so it really feels like I am able to connect one-on-one with each professor. The faculty members here really care about getting us to our ultimate goal of getting into medical school." Read more about Katy.

Meet Austin LaRocca

"I got into Cooper Medical School of Rowan University for this upcoming cycle, so in August I will be starting orientation week. My long-term goal is to do a surgical residency and become a surgeon. [...] I don't know what I would have done without the MMS program. It would have been a lot harder to get the things I needed on my application in order to get that offer of admission." Read more about Austin.

Meet Eric Haljasmaa

"The fact that I enjoyed learning the material and found the classes interesting helped reinforce my decision to want to go to medical school. I knew I was on the right path. Now in the second year, I am taking more classes. They are high-level, graduate and medical-level courses." Read more about Eric.

Meet Michael Brinton

"Dr. Angelo Lepore was very open to working with someone like me who didn't have lot of research experience. I've learned so much from him and from the other members of the lab, all of whom have been really welcoming and have helped me progress as a researcher. It was both the subject material and the environment. Having a good lab environment is essential to having a good project." Read more about Michael.

Meet Ahsun Bajwa

"My experience within the program has been excellent. Taking medical school coursework as part of the curriculum has allowed me to feel confident and prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. I was able to develop the skills necessary that will allow me to succeed within medical school and beyond. The research component of the program provided me with invaluable experience within the field of scientific research, which will allow me to make meaningful contributions to any future research projects I undertake." Read more about Ahsun.

Meet Michael Branham

"The Medical Science program not only helped me get in, but it's making medical school easier too, since you take real medical school classes in the Medical Science program. Being exposed to that was really helpful." Read more about Michael.

Meet Mohibur Rahman

"Overall, it's a great experience and it definitely helps you if you plan to go to a professional school, not only a medical school but pharmacy school, veterinary school, or other professional school. One of my friends from the program is applying to physical therapy school, so the degree can lead to quite a few avenues." Read more about Mohibur.

Meet Robert Kelley

Medical Science program student Robert Kelley came to Drexel looking to make a career change from laboratory science into medicine. He wanted to use the program as a way to leverage himself, improve his application and chances of being accepted into medical school. Read more about Robert.

Meet Marissa Matto

"The mentors and advisors in this program were consistently encouraging and realistic with me about my medical school application. They were vital in my quest for medical school because they helped me to become the best candidate I could be. I have been accepted to Drexel University College of Medicine for the class beginning in 2018. I am excited to begin my journey to becoming a physician this fall." Read more about Marissa.