Medical Sciences Program

Master of Science

With a medical sciences degree, you’ll enhance your credentials for entry into medical school or a variety of other healthcare fields.

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Delivery

Face-to-face or Online

Finish in as few as

11 months

Estimated tuition

$34,608

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M.S. in Medical Sciences

Discover what’s next. In Bethel’s Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) program, you’ll be equipped to step confidently into a variety of health professional programs, including medical, dental, pharmacy, and physician assistant. You’ll gain a competitive advantage that will set your application apart as you seek the next step in your education, and you’ll develop the foundations to pursue an exceptional healthcare career that changes our world for the better.

Program details

Bethel’s MSMS curriculum parallels the first year of medical school, helping graduates outperform their medical school peers. Throughout the program, you’ll have access to robust performance analytics which will provide real-time reporting on your progress. This enables you to focus your studies and ensures you leave Bethel fully equipped for what’s next. A majority of MSMS graduates go onto medical school, but that’s not their only option. The MSMS serves as a firm medical science foundation that can spring-board students into a variety of medical pathways. Graduates will be prepared for further education in physician assistant, dentistry, pharmacy, and more.

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Program highlights

Flipped classroom learning

In Bethel's MSMS program, you’ll watch lectures and read textbooks before class, preparing you to complete immersive cases, labs, and collaborative group work during class.

Real clinical scenarios.

In class, you’ll work through real clinical scenarios, helping you to visualize the way your medical sciences degree will apply in the real-world healthcare settings.

Guaranteed interviews.

MSMS graduates are guaranteed an admissions interview with Bethel's PA program (must meet all admission requirements). Those who finish in the top 20% of their class are guaranteed an interview with Ponce Health Sciences University's doctor of medicine program in St. Louis, Missouri.

Data-driven education.

You’ll utilize Bethel Tools powered by Tiber Analytics to gather data as you progress through your MSMS degree. This data will identify your strengths and areas for growth, helping you predict and prepare for future academic success.

Improved student credentials.

Co-curricular experiences will help you explore your spiritual perspective on your medical sciences career, grow in community, and develop a values-based approach to issues in healthcare.

Holistic development.

Each course in the Master's in Medical Sciences program is designed to improve the credentials of its students for entry into medical school and other health professional education programs.

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