How the University of Cincinnati MS in Physiology Will Get You Into Med School

The University of Cincinnati offers a one-year Master's in Physiology program for individuals wishing to enter medicine.

One key aspect of the program is enrolling in three medical school courses: Medical Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, and Medical Microscopic Anatomy these courses are the top three predictors of success in medical school.

The master program will expose you to the rigors and excitement of medical school, take classes and exams with first year matriculated medical students, and provide significant insight into the medical school interview process (including mock interviews).

Program Focus

This Master in Physiology is designed for college graduates who need an opportunity to enhance their academic record before applying to medical school.

Structure

This is an eleven month program, running from mid August thru the third week of July. This is a full-time master program and you will need to complete 64 credits to graduate. The course offerings are as follows, along with credits each quarter:

• Medical Physiology: 7 Fall & 5 Winter Quarter
• Medical Biochemistry: 7 Fall & 5 Winter Quarter
• Medical Microscopic Anatomy: 4 Fall & 4 Winter Quarter
• Physiology Seminar: 1 Fall, 1 Winter & 1 Spring Quarter
• Careers in Health Professions: 1 Fall Quarter
• Clinical Embryology: 3 Winter Quarter
• Molecular Physiology I: 4 Spring Quarter
• Statistical Methods in Physiology: 3 Spring Quarter
• Neurophysiology: 3 Spring Quarter
• Electives (optional): 0-3 Spring Quarter
• Literature Research: 3 Spring & 12 Summer Quarter

It should be noted that you will be graded (Honors, High Pass & Pass) and ranked in side-by-side comparisons to the medical students in the courses of Physiology, Biochemistry, and Microscopic Anatomy allowing for medical schools to gauge your competitiveness as a potential medical student.

Eligibility

Applicants to the University of Cincinnati's master program generally present at least a 3.0 GPA and 27 or better on the MCAT.

Admissions

You will complete a University of Cincinnati centralized application online by selecting "Physiology: MS" once logged into the initial application. On the application you will need to:

• Submit Personal Statement: defining your interest in the program
• Include MCAT score(s): GRE scores are not accepted in lieu of MCAT
• Pay the Application fee: $100 which is nonrefundable.

There are additional materials which will need to be sent directly to the program coordinator. These materials include:

• Official Transcript(s)
• Letters of Recommendation: 3 individuals or a committee letter
• MCAT Score(s): provide certification via the online verification code

All of these documents should be mailed to:

Karen Coleman, Program Coordinator
Molecular and Cellular Physiology
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
231 Albert Sabin Way, 4208 MSB
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0576

Deadline June 1st (however the application period opens in November).