Medical Science Unit I

Medical Science Unit I is a medical building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 1301 CATHERINE ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 5 floors. The building features ramp access. From the Diag, Medical Science Unit I is approximately 11 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 33 classrooms.

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1958 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Giffels & Vallet / Holabird & Root
• Style: Mid-Century Institutional
• Named for: Not named for a person; designated Unit I of the Medical Science complex
• Notable: 299,000 gross sq ft of research and administrative space
• Primary use: Medical school research: Biological Chemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology

Accessibility

• Ramp Access: Main entry on west side at Catherine St. drop-off

Nearby Buildings

• Cancer Center 303 ft (92 m)
• Medical Science Unit II 382 ft (117 m)
• Medical Science Research Building 2 416 ft (127 m)
• Buhl Res Cen for Human Genetics 429 ft (131 m)
• Medical Science Research Building 1 447 ft (136 m)

Other Medical Buildings

• Taubman Center
• Buhl Res Cen for Human Genetics
• Mott Children's Hospital
• Cancer Center
• Health Service

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Medical Science Unit I located?

Medical Science Unit I is located at 1301 CATHERINE ST on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.2841928925, -83.73250021250001.

Is Medical Science Unit I wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Ramp access: Main entry on west side at Catherine St. drop-off.

How many floors does Medical Science Unit I have?

Medical Science Unit I has 5 floors.

How do I find Medical Science Unit I on the University of Michigan campus?

Medical Science Unit I is located on Central Campus at 1301 CATHERINE ST. From the Diag, it is approximately 11 minutes walking northeast.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
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