Master of Science in Medical Science

Tuition and Scholarships

Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee

$38,010 tuition to complete the program.*

SCU’s distinctive Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee for degree programs provides students with confidence in planning for their educational investment.

Fixed Tuition Guarantee Benefits:

• Your per term rate is guaranteed for the scheduled duration of your program**
• No tuition price uncertainty
• Plan your finances in advance

If you would like to learn more about fixed rate tuition, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at FinancialAid@scuhs.edu. 

You can also visit the Office of Financial Aid website to learn more about available scholarships, loans, and more.

* Tuition is built on a term basis, not credit hour and the rate reflected above represents the fixed rate for a student entering during the 2025-2026 academic year. Tuition rates are subject to change and may not be reflected on this website or other SCU materials. Please contact us for the most updated information.

** Some limitations apply. View the Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee page for more information

Merit Scholarship

The MSMS Merit Scholarship is available to incoming Master of Science in Medical Science students who have demonstrated academic achievement. The scholarship is $2,500 and will be awarded over three terms. To be eligible, students must start in the Spring of 2026 and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher based on the admissions requirements. Students must be continuously enrolled and in good standing. The Professional Program Applicant Scholarship cannot be combined with the Merit Scholarship. Scholarships are limited.

Professional Program Applicant Scholarship

The MSMS program is specifically designed to enhance your academic credentials and competitiveness for entry into medical, dental, optometry, and physician assistant programs.  The Professional Program Applicant Scholarship is available to students who start in the Spring of 2026 and have previously applied to an MD/DO, Dental, Optometry, or PA program and are continuing to strengthen their candidacy. The scholarship is $2,000 and will be awarded over three terms. This scholarship cannot be combined with the Merit Scholarship. Scholarships are limited.

Master of Science in Medical Studies Blended and Online 3 Terms

Master of Science in Medical Studies Online 5 Terms

Per term tuition amounts listed above were calculated using the current curriculum plan for credit hours in the term shown times the rate per credit hour and assumes that the student stays on cohort and follows the normal academic progression.

* MSMS students who fall off cohort and extend their program length beyond the standard program length will be charged $905 for each enrolled credit hour. Tuition rates are subject to change and may not be reflected on the website or other SCU materials. Please contact us for the most updated information. Restrictions on our fixed rate tuition guarantee apply. To remain eligible for the fixed rate guarantee, students must graduate either on time or within one additional term of the published program length they are enrolled in. Refer to the Fixed Rate Tuition Guarantee section of the academic catalog for more information. Actual tuition per term will vary depending upon the number of credit hours enrolled.

** Program fees listed are for the 2025/2026 academic year and are subject to change. Program fees include charges for technology, student health (except 100% online students), and ASB, and are charged every term that the student is enrolled.

*** Books, supplies, and other equipment not included in this tuition and fee schedule may be required for this program.