Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 34 courses 92 total credits
Master of Science in Basic Medical Science is a Master's program offered by College of Osteopathic Medicine at Michigan State University, requiring 92 credits across 34 courses.
| Total Credits | 92 credits |
Semester 1
Complete all of the following courses in years one and two of the D.O. preclerkship curriculum:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OST 501 | Introduction to Medical School | 1 |
| OST 510 | Clinical Human Gross Anatomy | 6 |
| OST 550 | Introduction to Osteopathic Medicine and Clinical Skills | 2 |
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 3
Semester 2
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OMM 512 | Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine II | 1 |
| OST 523 | Neurological System | 6 |
| OST 524 | Psychopathology | 2 |
| OST 525 | Genitourinary System | 4 |
| OST 526 | Endocrine System | 3 |
| OST 552 | Osteopathic Patient Care II | 2 |
Semester 4
Semester 3
Semester 5
Semester 4
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OMM 514 | Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine IV | 1 |
| OST 534 | Cardiovascular System | 8 |
| OST 535 | Respiratory System | 7 |
| OST 554 | Osteopathic Patient Care IV | 3 |
Semester 6
Semester 5
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OMM 515 | Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine V | 1 |
| OST 555 | Osteopathic Patient Care V | 3 |
| OST 561 | Ambulatory Care Capstone | 3 |
| OST 562 | Hospital Care Capstone | 3 |
| OST 563 | Health Systems Science Capstone | 2 |
One of the following courses
Semester 4, 5, or 6
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FCM 650 | Principles of Family Medicine II | 1 |
| FCM 660 | International Pre-Clerkship Preceptorship | 1 |
| FCM 671 | Pathway to Family Medicine I | 1 |
| OST 586 | Community-Based Service Learning | 1 |
Complete the following course
This requirement must be completed within one full semester of entry into the program. Students qualifying for an incomplete grade must complete the thesis no later than the middle of the next semester, consistent with University policy.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OST 899 | Master's Thesis Research | 4 |
Complete the following course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| OST 890 | Independent Study | 4 |
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