Academic requirements for admission to the MMS program will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Admission requirements:
- An earned or expected bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited college or university before matriculation into the MMS program.
- Students who graduated from a college outside the U.S. will also be considered for admission.
- International applicants must meet all the international requirements of the RVU Office of Admissions and must demonstrate English language proficiency as determined by a required interview.
- A video or in-person interview may be requested for international applicants (will not be required for U.S graduate applicants).
- Completion of all prerequisite coursework with a grade of ‘C’ or better in each course. A grade of C- will not be accepted.
- One year of English Composition (6 credits)
- One year of Biology w/lab (8 credits)
- One year of General Chemistry w/lab (8 credits)
- One year of Organic Chemistry w/lab or Biochemistry (8 credits)
- One year of Physics w/lab (8 credits)
- An overall GPA minimum of 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale)
- An official standardized test score from either the GRE, MCAT, PCAT, or DAT (others potentially approved upon request)
- A professional resume including all relevant volunteer and paid work experience, along with service and leadership activities as well as any engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Two Letters of Recommendation written by individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s educational background and/or work ethic.