Receive your undergraduate training and bachelor's degree in a science-related field. Successful candidates for a doctor's degree in medical science will have an undergraduate degree in biology, chemistry, physiology, biochemistry, physics or a related science field.
Make a preliminary list of universities that offer medical science degrees. These degrees can be highly specialized and can focus on one particular aspect of the field, such as studying illnesses like cancer or AIDS. Talk with an adviser at your undergraduate university to help you make this list.
Learn more about the universities on your list and their medical science doctor's degree program. Schedule an appointment with the adviser and the head of the program. If you don't live near the school, you can call, but visiting the school can help you learn more about what the program has to offer.
Figure out which universities are right for you and start the application process. For example, in the field of medical science, you will likely be working in a laboratory or directly with patients as you complete clinical trials. Therefore, the program you choose should offer some hands-on experience in the areas that are most important to the specific aspect of the field you're planning to study.
Complete the application process by each school's deadline. Applying to multiple schools increases your chances of being accepted somewhere. Applications for doctor's degrees in medical science will require you to list all of your relevant experience, prior education, extracurricular activities and interests. You will also need letters of recommendation, preferably from professionals in the field or professors who taught science, math or medical courses.
Complete the six years of study required to receive your doctor's degree in medical science. The university you chose will offer extensive class work that will teach you the fundamentals of research and medical science. You will learn to apply these fundamentals through practical experience. Some universities may also require you to complete an internship or to work in a laboratory or hospital before graduating.