Medical Sciences (M.S.)
The Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) degree at Marymount University is designed to strengthen scientific skills, improve entrance exam scores, and gain a competitive advantage for applying or re-applying to medical or other competitive health professional schools. The program is offered in collaboration with Ponce Health Sciences University, a locally and regionally accredited university accredited through Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, which accredits M.D.-granting programs in the United States. The major goals of the MSMS program are to further develop students who have the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue competitive professional schools and identify pathways to students' dream healthcare careers.
This is an 11-month, 42 credit program leading to a Master of Science in Medical Sciences. This program is offered in collaboration with Ponce Health Sciences University. To be eligible for the Master of Science in Medical Sciences degree students must have earned a minimum of 3.0 GPA and have no more than 8 credits of C grades. Any course in which the student earned an F must be repeated. In addition, students must register for and pass the comprehensive qualifying exam at the end of the program.
Degree Requirements - Medical Sciences (M.S.)
42 credits
First (Fall or Spring) Semester
Second (Fall or Spring) Semester
Summer Semester
| MSMS 507 | Histology and Cell Biology | 4 |
| MSMS 508 | Medical Ethics | 1 |
| MSMS 509 | Inter-professional Perspectives in Health Disparities | 1 |
Students must register for and pass the comprehensive qualifying exam at the end of the program.