How much does the program cost?
The tuition rate for the 2007-2008 academic year is $22,520 for the IMS, DPMS and MBS programs and $16,740 for the MSP and MMS programs. The College requires all students to provide proof of medical insurance coverage or enroll in one of the health insurance plans offered by the University. For IMS students there is also the cost of renting a microscope for the Microanatomy course.
Is financial aid available?
Students are eligible for the Federal Stafford Loan and alternative loans. In order to expedite the financial aid process, applicants should complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) immediately. To obtain a FAFSA form, call 1-800-4FEDAID or download an application from www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA code for the University is 003256. Because of the nature of the program, acceptances are offered through mid-summer. This may not allow enough time to apply for and receive funds from various loan programs to meet tuition costs when registering in August. Therefore, students must be prepared to meet the initial financial needs for the first semester (tuition and living expenses) out of available funds until potential loans are processed.
Is there housing available?
Stiles Alumni Hall houses up to 315 undergraduate and graduate students from the Center City Hahnemann and Queen Lane campuses.
The hall contains one-, two-, and three-bedroom unfurnished apartments. Each student is given his or her own bedroom, but will share a kitchen, bathroom and living space. The bedrooms are carpeted and each room has temperature control, cable, local phone service, and internet access. For an application and additional information please contact Diane Nast, Director of Housing and Student Life Programs, at 215-553-7400, or via email: reslife.cchc@drexel.edu.
When does the program start?
The DPMS program begins the last week of June, for a mandatory 6-week summer enrichment period. The DPMS, IMS and MSP programs then begin classes the first week of August, with a mandatory orientation session.
Is my MCAT score competitive/valid for the IMS Program?
MCAT scores are required for students applying for the Interdepartmental Medical Science (IMS) program. The program considers scores earned between August 2006 and April 2008 valid. Most medical schools will not consider scores older than 4 years prior to the year of matriculation. A student may apply to our program with scores prior to 2006, but will need to retake for the MCAT. For those that have valid scores but have a score of less than 9 in any of the sections, you should also consider retaking the MCAT.
Is there a relationship between the IMS program and the medical school?
IMS students with B's or higher in the fall semester and valid MCAT scores of a 27 or better (no less than a 9 in any one section) are guaranteed an interview at Drexel University College of Medicine.
What are the requirements for applying to the IMS or MSP programs?
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and completed the premedical science requirements prior to matriculation into our program. Applicants must also have taken the MCAT (or GRE for the MSP program). The premedical science requirements in most medical schools are a minimum of 8 semester hours (including 2 labs) in each of the following courses: General Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and General Physics.
How long is the IMS program?
The IMS program is a one-year certificate program. If a student completes the first year with a minimum B average, s/he may elect to continue and complete the Master of Medical Science degree (non-thesis) during the second year.
How is the IMS program structured?
Lectures for the IMS students are simulcast live from the medical school to the Center City campus under the supervision of faculty. Small group conferences and labs for the IMS students are conducted at the Center City campus. The IMS students take the same examinations as the medical students and are graded with a letter grade based on medical school performance.
How long is the MSP program?
The MSP program is a one-year certificate program. If a student completes the first year with a minimum B average in the graduate course work and receives at least a 27 on the April MCAT, s/he is guaranteed admission to the IMS program in the fall. If a student successfully completes the IMS year, s/he will earn a Master of Biological Science degree (non-thesis).
How competitive is the application process?
Over the past five years, the program has averaged more than 600 applications for 100 seats in IMS and 40 seats in MSP. For both programs, the average GPA is 3.2. The average MCAT for the IMS program is above a 27 and the average MCAT for the MSP program is in the low 20's. In addition, the program evaluates the applicant's exposure to health care as well as community and volunteer activities.
How will this affect my application to medical school?
Submitting an application to the IMS or MSP programs will not affect your current application to the M.D. program at Drexel University College of Medicine or any other medical school. The admission process for the IMS, MSP or DPMS program is independent of the medical school.
Drexel University College of Medicine
Medical Science Programs
245 North 15th Street, Mail Stop 344
Room 4104, NCB
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192
Telephone: 215-762-4692
E-mail: imsinfo@drexel.edu
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