Master of Science in Medical Science

Career Information

A Proven Pipeline to Healthcare Careers

SCU’s MSMS program mirrors the first year of medical school (M1) in both pace and rigor so you’ll develop the skills, stamina, and strategies needed to thrive in competitive health professions programs. From USMLE-style assessments to a personalized progress dashboard, our goal is to help you get in, succeed, and advance confidently along your healthcare journey.

 MSMS Graduate Medical School Readiness

  • 93% First-time Board Pass Rate
  • 89% Residency Match Rate
  • 82% of MSMS graduates gain acceptance and continue on to their preferred medical school and healthcare career path

Source: Institutional data, aggregated across MSMS graduate cohorts by Tiber Health.

High-Demand Careers in Healthcare

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. is expected to add 2.6 million new healthcare jobs by 2030—making it one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country.

Careers and professional degrees for the graduates of the MSMS program may include:

  • Medicine (MD, DO)
  • Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
  • Physician Assistant Studies (PA)
  • Pharmacy (PharmD)
  • Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
  • Nursing (MSN, DNP)
  • Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Occupational Therapy (OTD)
  • Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, and More

Why Employers and Admissions Committees Value MSMS Graduates

SCU’s MSMS graduates demonstrate:

  • Mastery of advanced biomedical sciences
  • Clinical readiness and academic maturity
  • Familiarity with interprofessional and integrative healthcare
  • Experience with a flipped classroom model and real-time peer collaboration
  • Strong performance on USMLE-style and NBME CBSSA exams

Accelerate Your Medical Career Start Today

Whether you’re reapplying to med school or shifting into a new health profession, the MSMS program at SCU provides the academic foundation, professional confidence, and admissions advantage you need to move forward.

Explore the program. Connect with admissions. And take your first step toward a career in healthcare.