Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences
DO/MS Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine/MS in Biomedical Sciences
Integrate biomedical discovery and patient care with the DO-MS dual degree
The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Master of Science (MS) in Biomedical Sciences dual degree program provides a solid foundation in both medicine and biomedical science research. This program equips graduates with necessary clinical skills for treating patients and provides a unique set of knowledge, skills, behaviors and attitudes focused on biomedical sciences.
Program Details
Five years
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
College of Biomedical and Translational Sciences
Hybrid
Program benefits
- Knowledge and competencies in biomedical scientific knowledge; communication skills; professionalism, collegiality and career development; and research and analytic skills.
- Expanded professional opportunities, particularly in academic medicine, research-focused companies and federal, state and local government agencies.
- Ability to engage effectively with scientists involved in basic, translational and clinical research.
- Prepared to transition from a clinical focus to a role as cutting edge scientist that can quickly and adeptly apply research findings to the clinical setting.
- Reliance on the most recent research findings in delivering clinical care.
- Ability to consume and interpret basic, translational, and clinical research.
Potential career paths
- Government settings, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), state health departments and county and city health departments
- Academic medicine
- Biotechnology, pharmaceutical and consulting companies
- Hospitals, health-systems and clinics