What Degree Programs Does Morehouse School of Medicine Offer?

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Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) in Atlanta offers a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program, graduate degrees in biomedical sciences and public health (including an online MPH), several master's and dual degree programs, and residency, fellowship, and continuing education programs. The right path depends on whether you are seeking a clinical career, a research or public health career, or advanced training after a terminal degree.

Medical Degree

The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program is the core physician-training track. MSM describes its mission as training physicians, biomedical scientists, and public health practitioners to improve the health and well-being of people of color and underserved urban and rural populations in Georgia and the nation. Applicants apply through the admissions process outlined on the MSM Admissions pages.

Graduate Programs in Biomedical Sciences and Public Health

MSM's graduate education spans laboratory science and population health:

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences — research-oriented doctoral training.
  • Master of Science in Biomedical Research — a research master's track.
  • Master of Science in Clinical Research — training in the methods of clinical investigation.
  • Master of Science in Medical Sciences — an advanced science master's program.
  • Master of Science in Neuroscience — specialized study of the nervous system.
  • B.S./M.S. Program in Neuroscience — a combined undergraduate-to-master's pathway.
  • Graduate Education in Public Health (MPH and Online MPH) — public health training available in both campus and online formats.

The online MPH is the clearest option for students who need a distance format; the site lists it as a distinct program under public health education.

Dual Degrees and Other Pathways

MSM lists Dual Degree Programs among its admissions offerings, allowing students to combine the M.D. with another graduate credential. The site does not enumerate every dual pairing on the pages reviewed, so confirm specific combinations with the admissions office before applying.

MSM also operates Pipeline Programs and a Physician Assistant (PA) Program, which serve students at earlier stages or in allied health careers rather than as standard graduate degree tracks.

Residency, Fellowship, and Continuing Education

Beyond degree programs, MSM offers Residency and Fellowship Programs for physicians in postgraduate training and Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Education Programs for practicing professionals. These are non-degree offerings intended for clinical advancement and licensure maintenance.

Choosing Among the Programs

Your goal Program to consider
Become a physician M.D.
Research career in lab science Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences or M.S. in Biomedical Research
Clinical investigation M.S. in Clinical Research
Public health practice, flexible format MPH or Online MPH
Neuroscience specialization M.S. in Neuroscience or B.S./M.S. in Neuroscience
Post-M.D. clinical training Residency and Fellowship Programs
Working clinician maintaining credentials CME / Continuing Education

Verifying Details Before You Apply

Admission requirements, deadlines, and program formats are set by each program and can change. Use the MSM Admissions pages for application steps and the Office of the Registrar for enrollment questions; the Financial Aid office handles funding. For program-specific prerequisites, contact the relevant department directly rather than relying on general descriptions.