Master of Science in Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences
Curriculum
Launch your medical career with a competitive edge! Nova Southeastern University's M.S. in Foundational and Integrated Medical Sciences offers a built-in pathway to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program. This unique program not only strengthens your academic foundation but also guarantees your spot in the D.O. program. Plus, you can personalize your studies with electives and potentially complete both degrees concurrently, graduating with a specialized skillset that will make you a standout applicant for residencies.
Required Courses - 18 credit hours
- FIMS 9101 - Anatomy I
- FIMS 9201 - Physiology I
- FIMS 9300 - Genetics
- FIMS 9400 - Biochemistry
- FIMS 9501 - Strategies for Academic Success I
- FIMS 9102 - Anatomy II
- FIMS 9202 - Physiology II
- FIMS 9600 - Microbiology
- FIMS 9700 - Immunology
- FIMS 9502 - Strategies for Academic Success II
Elective Courses - 18 credit hours
Tailor your studies to your passion. Courses taken must represent at least four of the different concentrations below.
- SFTM 5036 - Infant Mental Health
- SFTM 5335 - Human Development
- SFTM 5350 - Research in Marriage and Family Therapy
- SFTM 5359 - Medical Family Therapy I
- SFTM 5360 - Medical Family Therapy II
- DEM 5050 - Bioterrorism and All-Hazards Preparedness
- DEM 5090 - Weapons of Mass Threat and Communicable Diseases
- DEM 6120 - Psychosocial Dimensions of Disaster
- DEM 6165 - Healthcare Emergency Management
- MI 5100 - Survey of Biomedical Informatics
- MI 5110 - Fundamentals of Data Analytics (with Excel)
- MI 5152 - Information Systems Project Management in Health Care
- MI 6413 - Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt for Healthcare
- MED 0650 - Research in Health Professions Education
- MED 0660 - Transformative Leadership and Organizational Change in Health Professions Education
- MED 0690 - Professional Ethics and Health Law
- MED 0700 - Foundations of Mentoring for Health Educators
- MED 0710 - Effective Interpersonal Communication and Collaboration in a Health Professions Environment
- NUT 5025 - Nutrition Across the Lifespan
- NUT 5075 - Advanced Practice Principles of Functional Nutrition
- NUT 5130 - Nutritional Counseling
- NUT 6450 - Advanced Concepts in Nutrition Science
- NUT 6700 - Advanced Sports Nutrition
- PUH 5110 - Culture, Ethnicity, and Health
- PUH 5301 - Biostatistics
- PUH 5430 - Epidemiology
- PUH 5512 - Health Policy, Planning, and Management
- PUH 6604 - Research Methods in Public Health
Contact Us
Melissa Chamberlain
Director of Graduate Admissions
chammeli@nova.edu
Jermila Claxton
Senior Associate Director
jclaxton@nova.edu
Yesenia G. Navas
Academic Program Coordinator
ynavas@nova.edu
Christina Brown-Wujick
Director of the M.S. F.I.M.S. Program
cbrownwu@nova.edu