(Applicable to the 2024-2025 academic year and subject to change for subsequent matriculating years.)
Master of Science Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) students interested in applying to College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) (Colorado or Utah location) will be evaluated by the MSBS Student Performance Committee (SPC) at the conclusion of each semester. The SPC will recommend to the RVUCOM Admissions Committee regarding the student’s academic aptitude for success in the RVUCOM program and their suitability to advance their mission and vision. This recommendation, coupled with an official AACOMAS application, following the requirements outlined below, will be used for consideration of an admissions decision.
Application Process and Procedures:
Students recommended to RVUCOM by the MSBS SPC must submit an AACOMAS application. AACOMAS applications are considered submitted upon completing the application and paying the AACOMAS application fee. Students interested in applying to the RVUCOM (Colorado or Utah location or both) will designate their preference of location via the AACOMAS application. The following dependencies are required for consideration beyond application submission:
Academic Criteria for MSBS Tier Status
MSBS Tier 1 Status: MSBS students that meet the following criteria will be considered for MSBS Tier 1 Status, beginning in January of the academic cycle:
- Submit an RVUCOM AACOMAS application and be verified by AACOMAS
- Submission is defined as completing the application and paying the AACOMAS system application fee.
- An application is deemed verified when the applicant’s official transcripts have been received and are confirmed by the AACOMAS system. AACOMAS will apply the “Verified” application status designation to the applicant record.
- AACOMAS verifies applications within 3-6 weeks of submission.
- Complete the first semester of the MSBS Program
- Achieve a fall semester GPA of at least 3.50, and a cumulative GPA of 3.30.
- Meet the requirements of the MSBS Professionalism Criteria Rubric.
- NOTE: If the cumulative GPA falls below a 3.30 at the end of the program, the student’s admission into the COM may be rescinded.
MSBS Tier 2 Status: MSBS students that meet the following criteria will be considered for MSBS Tier 2 Status, beginning in May of the academic cycle:
- Submit an RVUCOM AACOMAS application and be verified by AACOMAS
- Submission is defined as completing the application and paying the AACOMAS system application fee.
- An application is deemed verified when the applicant’s official transcripts have been received and are confirmed by the AACOMAS system. AACOMAS will apply the “Verified” application status designation to the applicant record.
- AACOMAS verifies applications within 3-6 weeks of submission.
- Complete the MSBS Program
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30
- Meet the requirements of the MSBS Professionalism Criteria Rubric.
MSBS Tier 3 Status: MSBS students that meet the following criteria will be considered for MSBS Tier 3 Status, beginning in May of the academic cycle:
- Submit an RVUCOM AACOMAS application and be verified by AACOMAS
- Submission is defined as completing the application and paying the AACOMAS system application fee.
- An application is deemed verified when the applicant’s official transcripts have been received and are confirmed by the AACOMAS system. AACOMAS will apply the “Verified” application status designation to the applicant record.
- AACOMAS verifies applications within 3-6 weeks of submission.
- Complete the MSBS Program
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
- Meet the requirements of the MSBS Professionalism Criteria Rubric.
Conditional Acceptance:
For MSBS Tier 1, 2, and 3 Pathway applicants, matriculation to the RVUCOM is contingent upon:
- Successful completion of the MSBS Program.
- Final program GPA of 3.0 or greater.
- Meeting all MSBS graduation requirements.
- Meeting all RVUCOM matriculation requirements, including but not limited to a background check, drug testing, and vaccination requirements.
- Meeting all MSBS Professionalism Criteria.
RVUCOM Admissions Decision:
MSBS students recommended by MSBS SPC will be evaluated by the RVUCOM Admissions Committee, which will make a recommendation to the Dean, who will make the final decision regarding acceptance. Matriculation to RVUCOM is contingent upon successful completion of the MSBS Program and all graduation requirements. RVU does not guarantee acceptance into any of its programs and will consider as many or as few MSBS students for admission as it deems appropriate.