Medical Science Schools

Detailed profiles of schools for Medical Science from the EdRef college search portal.

Medical Science programs focus on the pursuit of knowledge in fundamental biology that relate to human health and disease. Students study the intersection of medicine and biology, which is currently undergoing a substantial revolution. New technologies and therapies are emerging to diagnose and treat many different types of diseases. Medical science can be divided into a number of different areas of inquiry, including genetics, molecular biology, structural biology, pharmacology, neuroscience, physiology, systems biology, and biophysics.

A wide range of graduate studies is available for students wishing to conduct research in the area of medical science. Some schools focus more heavily on the intersection between biology and chemistry, offering degrees in pharmacology, food science, nutrition, laboratory medicine, medical biotechnology, and pharmaceutical biotechnology. Most programs have strong links with the industries in which graduates will work, and they emphasize the development of professional skills as well as academic knowledge.