Application Requirements

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.