School of Medicine

Graduation requirements and regulations for every academic program are provided in this catalog; however, this catalog is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. Degree and program requirements and course descriptions are subject to change.

In most cases, use the catalog of the year student entered program. Other years’ catalogs».

Founded in 1905, the KU School of Medicine is proud of its rich legacy as Kansas' only medical school.  Our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through the discovery of knowledge, the education of health professionals and by improving the health of the public. 

The School of Medicine integrates excellent education, scientific discovery, outstanding clinical programs and dedication to community service. In addition to its commitment to educating the physician workforce of tomorrow, the school is an emerging leader in biomedical research and the health of the public. Graduate programs are offered in the biomedical sciences, biostatistics, public health, health policy and management, and clinical research.

Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) General Information
M.D.-Ph.D. Combined Degrees M.D.-Ph.D. Physician Scientist Training Program
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biostatistics and Data Science Master of Science in Biostatistics
Master of Science in Applied Statistics, Analytics and Data Science
Master of Science in Health Data Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Biostatistics
Applied Data Science Graduate Certificate
Applied Statistics Graduate Certificate
Biostatistical Applications Graduate Certificate
Biostatistics Graduate Certificate
Health Data Science Graduate Certificate
Cancer Biology Master of Science in Cancer Biology
Doctor of Philosophy in Cancer Biology
Cell Biology and Physiology Master of Science in Cell Biology and Anatomy
Master of Science in Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Master of Science in Neurosciences
Doctor of Philosophy in Cell Biology and Anatomy
Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Doctor of Philosophy in Neurosciences
Health Informatics Health Informatics Post-Graduate Certificate
Master of Science in Health Informatics
History and Philosophy of Medicine
Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences
Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, and Immunology Master of Science in Microbiology
Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Master of Science in Pathology
Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology
Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics Master of Science in Pharmacology
Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology
Master of Science in Toxicology
Doctor of Philsophy in Toxicology
Population Health Master of Health Services Administration
Master of Public Health
Master of Science in Clinical Research
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Policy and Management
Essentials of Public Health Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology
Graduate Certificate in Health Administration
Graduate Certificate in Public Health Practice, Policy and Management