Morehouse School of Medicine began in 1975 as a programme at Morehouse College and became independent in 1981. Its purpose has stayed the same: train doctors and scientists who will work in primary care and in communities that have too few of them. The campus is in Atlanta's West End, next to the Atlanta University Center. Students train at Grady Memorial Hospital downtown.
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Official website: msm.edu
1975
Private historically Black medical school
Grady Memorial Hospital
Primary care and health equity
$30,000 – $65,000
Varies widely by programme, approximate
$18,000 – $24,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on msm.edu before you apply.
Master of Public Health
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
TOEFL or IELTS if English is not your first language
MS Biomedical Research
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
TOEFL or IELTS if English is not your first language
PhD Biomedical Sciences
DoctorateDuration
60 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
TOEFL or IELTS if English is not your first language
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
DoctorateDuration
48 Months
Intake
Jul
Exam Score
MCAT required
A mission built around primary care and underserved communities.
Clinical training at Grady, Atlanta's big public hospital.
Close ties to Morehouse College, Spelman and Clark Atlanta.
Graduates go into primary care, public health agencies and research labs.
Public health graduates often join the CDC's wider network, state health departments or NGOs in Atlanta.
MD graduates enter US residency programmes, many in primary care.
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Main intake
The campus is in the West End, a historic Black neighbourhood south-west of downtown, with MARTA's West End station nearby.
Atlanta is spread out and hot in summer. The CDC and Emory are across town, and rent is moderate for a major US city.
Form I-20 issued by Morehouse School of Medicine
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
The MD uses AMCAS with deadlines in the autumn a year before entry. Graduate programmes such as the MPH and PhD set their own dates, usually in winter or early spring for August starts.
Most programmes start in late summer. Medical students begin in July or August.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Morehouse School of Medicine issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
The MPH, MS in Biomedical Research and PhD in Biomedical Sciences are the likeliest routes for international students. The MD has strict eligibility rules and few, if any, places for non-US applicants, so check before applying. Graduate programmes need a relevant bachelor's degree and English test results.
Scholarships are limited and mostly aimed at US students. PhD students are often funded by stipends, but international eligibility varies, so ask the programme directly.
