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Fuel Your Future in Healthcare with a Master of Science in Medical Sciences Earn a degree that sets you apart
Develop the skills you need to get the healthcare career you deserve. University of Bridgeport’s online Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) is a pre-med master’s program designed to strengthen your academic credentials and prepare you for the rigors of medical school. With expert faculty and a curriculum that mirrors medical school coursework, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to advance your healthcare career.
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Program Advantages
Become a much-needed leader in healthcare
Your future is closer than you think
Earn your MS in Medical Sciences in as few as 11 months full time or 20 months part time
Take charge of your learning
Experience the flexibility of online coursework designed to fit your schedule
Our MSMS grads get exclusive MD program interview opportunities!
All MSMS graduates are offered an MD program interview for the PHSU School of Medicine in BVI.
Inside look: UB’s MS in Medical Sciences
Watch this in-depth video to discover how our MSMS program strengthens your academic foundation, enhances your med school application, and prepares you for a future in healthcare.
Program Advantages
Why choose UB’s MSMS program?
Flexible program formats
Complete the program in an accelerated full-time format in as few as 11 months, or choose a 20-month part-time pathway designed to fit your schedule.
100% online learning
Study from anywhere with synchronous classes in the full-time track or primarily asynchronous coursework in the part-time track.
Comprehensive pre-med training
Designed to mirror medical school rigor, our curriculum includes advanced biomedical sciences and hands-on learning experiences.
Boost your med school application
Strengthen your academic profile with an intensive graduate-level program that prepares you for success.
Hands-on experience
Gain real-world medical exposure through dynamic coursework, case studies, and research opportunities.
Personalized faculty support
Receive one-on-one advising from faculty and career professionals who are dedicated to your success.
Program Tracks
Which track is the best fit for you?
| Item | Accelerated | Self-paced |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 11 months, 3 consecutive terms (includes summer) | 20 months, 5 consecutive terms (includes summer) |
| Schedule | Monday-Friday, 5-6 hours/day | Flexible schedule |
| Start terms | Spring, summer, and fall | Spring, summer, and fall |
Careers
Career outcomes
Unlock countless career opportunities when you earn a Master of Science in Medical Sciences. This degree opens doors to highly sought-after roles across the healthcare spectrum. Graduates of the MSMS program have gone on to pursue careers in:
Admissions
MS in Medical Sciences admission requirements
General admission requirements
- Bachelor’s degree earned from an accredited institution
- 2.7 cumulative GPA
- 24 semester hours (36 quarter units) in physical and life sciences with a grade of “C” or better.
- Transcripts showing bachelor’s degree earned, as well as transcripts showing any prerequisite coursework
- A personal statement and letters of recommendation may be requested as supplemental items
- Test scores from one of the following standardized admissions tests is recommended but not required: MCAT, DAT, OAT, PCAT, GRE, or VCAT
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Curriculum
Coursework includes
| Course name |
|---|
| Physiology |
| Gross Anatomy, Embryology and Imaging |
| Neuroscience |
Who should apply?
- Students looking to enhance their academic credentials before applying to medical, dental, or other healthcare-related graduate programs
- Recent graduates and career changers seeking a structured pre-med pathway to strengthen their knowledge and skills
- Applicants who want personalized faculty support and flexible online learning options
Invest in yourself
Paying for graduate school doesn’t have to be stressful. There are a variety of federal, state, and private financial aid programs available, including grants, scholarships, and student loans. The Office of Student Financial Services is ready to connect with you and guide you toward achieving your goal of a college education.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Strengthen your academic profile with an intensive graduate-level program that prepares you for success.
All MSMS graduates are offered an MD program interview for the PHSU School of Medicine in BVI. The top 20 percent of MSMS program graduates will be offered an interview for the MD program at PHSU St. Louis.*
* Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine British Virgin Islands, which holds preliminary accreditation with ACCM, offers a guaranteed MD Program interview to all MSMS program graduates in any given MD application year. Those offered an interview must meet the standard minimum admission requirements for the PHSU BVI program.
Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine, an LCME accredited institution with campuses in Ponce, Puerto Rico and St. Louis, Missouri, offers an MD program interview to the top 20% of MSMS program graduates in any given MD application year. Those offered an interview must meet the standard minimum admission requirements for the PHSU MD program.
Recognition
Awards and rankings
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