Degree and Certificate Programs

Degree Programs

The UMKC School of Medicine offers a number of innovative degree programs in critical areas of healthcare. As a student, you'll learn in an environment that provides outstanding experiences, promotes student engagement, encourages community participation and teaches you how to provide exceptional patient care.

UMKC School of Medicine M.D. students practicing patient care at one of the school's teaching hospitals.

M.D. programs

Our unique M.D. programs combine the best of apprenticeship learning and allow you to start studying medicine on day one while participating in clinical experiences immediately.

Students in the Master of Science in Anesthesia program practice patient care.

Master's degree programs

Explore master's programs that have been developed to serve some of the most pressing needs in the healthcare industry.

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Ph.D. programs

Contribute to the translation of basic science findings into patient care and ultimately into community standards and policy.

Certificate and Certification Programs

Our graduate certificate and certification programs are designed for graduate students and working professionals looking to advance their careers, change paths or explore new areas of interest within the medical profession.

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Graduate certificates

Learn the skills needed to train the next generation of medical students or advance your career in clinical research.

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Certification programs

Prepare to work on the front lines of medical care through our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certificate programs.