Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences
- 50%+
- MSMHS graduates accepted into COM program
- 1 year
- Time it takes to complete your MSMHS degree
- 1,324
- alumni and counting!
Our Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences (MSMHS) program is a strong, challenging biomedical science education that's complemented by a mentored research internship experience.
A Degree That Moves You Forward
Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences
Our Medical Health Sciences program allows students to strengthen their health sciences foundation while giving them a look at the rigors and demands of medical school, as well as bolsters their resume for medical school application.
Learn MoreWhat You'll Learn
You’ll learn basic sciences:
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Neuroscience
- Physiology
- Cell Biology
- Pharmacology
- Immunology and Microbiology
Research topic areas include:
- Microbiology
- Ion channels
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Alzheimer's
- Neuronal development
- Obesity
MSMHS Stories
Student-Doctor Earns National Recognition
Amrit Banga, a Graduate of the Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences Program, Received the Sterling Welch, DO Scholars Award
Student Doctor Shifts from Optometry to DO…
White Coat Ceremony Marks Her Official Entry Into the Medical Profession
Research Day 2022: Implementation Science
Touro University California’s 22nd annual Research Day will be hosted April 20 in a virtual format
Teekz Yenpasook Recognized As 2021 National…
Dr. Yenpasook was awarded for his ongoing work promoting social justice and health equity for underrepresented populations
Our Mission
The Mission of the TUCOM's MSMHS program is to provide opportunities to enhance a student's credentials for entry into healthcare and scientific professions by offering a strong, challenging biomedical science core curriculum that is complemented by a mentored research internship experience.
The curriculum is enhanced by a campus environment providing opportunities to participate in an exciting array of extracurricular clinical, education, research, and community service activities available to Touro students.
MSMHS Leadership
Dr. Alan Miller, PhD
Dr. Alan Miller, PhD, has been program director for the MSMHS program since its inception in the fall of 2010. Dr. Miller received his Bachelor of Science Degree in physics from Brown University. He received his Master of Science Degree also in physics from New York University and his PhD in Physiology and Biophysics from the University of California, Irvine.
Accreditation
Touro University California is accredited by the Accrediting Commission on Higher Education for Senior Colleges and Universities, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).