MSMS

St. Louis Master of Science in Medical Sciences

Shortcut your career goals in the medical field without sacrificing quality of education. Our faculty is comprised of health professionals with real-world experience, ready to help you prepare for your career in healthcare through our one-year program.

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Master of Science in Medical Sciences

The MSMS is designed to improve academic portfolios by building a wealth of health sciences knowledge and identifying pathways to their dream healthcare careers. The classes in the one-year MSMS parallel the curriculum of the first year of LCME-accredited medical schools, so students can be prepared.

With predictive student analytics integrated into our curriculum and course delivery, the MSMS gives students insights into how they will perform in medical school — including their predicted USMLE Step 1 Board score.

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Three Options to Fit Your Learning Style

ONE YEAR PROGRAM

The Traditional On Campus Learning Experience for MSMS

Traditional MSMS Students sit in class alongside PHSU’s first-year medical students. These student experience first-hand the rigors of med school and are better prepared with the study habits necessary to thrive, if they choose to move on to another health professional school after graduation.

MSMS On Campus

Learn from Anywhere with the MSMS Remote

Our Master of Science in Medical Sciences is also offered remotely, so students who are unable to make the move to St. Louis can continue to advance their health sciences education. Remote students take the same one-year curriculum as traditional MSMS students, but classes are delivered virtually via live video feed.

MSMS Remote

20 MONTH PROGRAM

Learn On Your Schedule with the MSMS Online

Our St. Louis Master of Science in Medical Sciences is offered completely online. Students have the opportunity to advance their careers with the same world-class healthcare education, but the courses are spread over five terms for a part-time course load.

MSMS Online

Admission Requirements

No MCAT, GRE, or other entrance exam is required to apply to the MSMS.

However, applicants are required to:

have a minimum 2.70 GPA and Science GPA on a 4.0 scale
have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited college or university is required
The degree must include the prerequisites in the chart.

The MSMS at Ponce Health Sciences University is the best choice for advancing your medical studies due to its interdisciplinary curriculum, experienced faculty, and high-quality facilities. Not to mention our expedited program to help you along to your chosen career sooner.

If you meet the above requirements, we invite you to learn more about our admissions process and application deadlines.

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Pre-Requisite Requirements

Course	Credits
General Biology I & II with Labs	8
General Chemistry I & II with Labs	8
Organic Chemistry I & II with Labs	8
Physics I & II with Labs	8
Mathematics	6
Behavioral & Social Sciences	6
English	3

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St. Louis Master of Science in Medical Sciences

Contact us to learn more about PHSU St. Louis or to talk to an advisor.

Master of Science in Medical Sciences

Three Options to Fit Your Learning Style

ONE YEAR PROGRAM

The Traditional On Campus Learning Experience for MSMS

Learn from Anywhere with the MSMS Remote

20 MONTH PROGRAM

Learn On Your Schedule with the MSMS Online

Start Preparing for Medical School with the MSMS

Take MD Classes With MD Students

Monthly Analytics Reports

Creating Pathways to Healthcare Careers

Admission Requirements

Pre-Requisite Requirements

Message from the MSMS Coordinator

— Annessa Blackmun, DPM

MSMS Coordinator