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11 months
Estimated tuition
$34,608
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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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Discover what's next.
At Bethel, we care about you and about who you want to become. That’s why we offer the M.S. in Medical Sciences to give you the knowledge, experience, and credentials you need to gain admission to and excel in professional health schools. In less than one year, you’ll become a well-rounded candidate, ready to further your education or jump into the workforce.
2.6 million
new healthcare jobs by 2030
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of grads are guaranteed interviews for Bethel’s PA program, and the top 20% are guaranteed interviews with Ponce Health Sciences’ MD program
Career Outcomes
Wondering what you can do with a medical sciences degree?
Graduates of Bethel's M.S. in Medical Sciences program will be equipped to excel in medical professional school or enter the workforce.
Areas of Study
Cover subjects like:
- Gross Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Neuroscience
- Microbiology
- Histology and Cell Biology
- Medical Ethics
- Health Disparities
Careers
Graduates go on to become:
- Medical doctors
- Dentists
- Veterinarians
- Podiatrists
- Optometrists
- Chiropractors
- Pharmacists
- Educators
- Clinical researchers
Employers
Graduates work in settings like:
- Clinics
- Hospitals
- Public healthcare facilities
- Governmental service
- University schools of medicine
- Medical missions
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Most students who pursue a Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) intend to continue on to a graduate healthcare program of some kind—whether that’s to become a medical doctor, osteopathic physician, dentist, veterinarian, podiatrist, optometrist, chiropractor, physician assistant, etc. But professional school isn’t the only option! You could also enter the workforce in an adjacent field, from education to clinical research to administrative roles.
- The MSMS mirrors the first year of medical school. Advanced coursework is strategically selected to give you an excellent, focused foundation of learning and ensure you leave Bethel fully equipped for professional-level studies.
- Students must earn an undergraduate degree before pursuing medical school. At Bethel, we have an undergraduate pre-med program that’s a sequence of recommended courses that students in any major can take to set themselves up for success on the MCAT and in their professional-level studies. The M.S. in Medical Sciences is a one-year, graduate-level program designed for those who already have an undergraduate degree but want an additional credential and more advanced, focused coursework to set them up for success on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) and during the med school application process.
- This program includes 42 credits, divided into two semesters and a short summer term. Most students can finish in as few as 11 months. Cohorts run from August to the following June and January to December.
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Applicants to the M.S. in Medical Sciences program at Bethel University must meet the following requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale on the highest degree completed
- Have completed the following courses with at least a B- grade: biology (8 credits with lab), psychology (3 credits), general chemistry (8 credits with lab), organic chemistry (8 credits with lab) OR one semester of organic chemistry and one semester of biochemistry, physics (8 credits with lab); and statistics (3 credits)
As part of the application process for this program, you’ll be asked to submit recommendation letters, a statement of purpose, a resume, proof of language proficiency (if English is not your primary language), and transcripts from past institutions. You may also be asked to interview with program faculty and/or admissions staff. Complete details about program requirements are available in the Bethel catalog.
- Yes! The M.S. in Medical Sciences program mirrors the first year of medical school, covering advanced and focused topics like anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, medical ethics, and more. It’s excellent preparation for a variety of professional-level medical programs.
- Bethel University’s Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MSMS) program is designed to give students a competitive advantage as they pursue professional-level medical studies. Coursework includes Anatomy, Embryology, and Imaging; Medical Biochemistry I and II; Physiology I and II; Histology and Cell Biology; Health Disparities; Medical Microbiology; Medical Neuroscience; and Medical Ethics. Course descriptions can be found in the Bethel catalog.
- Bethel University provides learning that fits your life, and we believe that you—at any point in your life—deserve to be able to continue your education. While this program is rigorous and condensed so you can finish as quickly as possible, it’s also designed to be flexible, with incredible support services and career resources that’ll help you thrive. You’ll experience warmth and encouragement from the minute you apply to graduation and beyond.
- Bethel’s MSMS program is available in both in-person and hybrid formats. In the hybrid program, most coursework (about 80%) is completed online, with some in-person sessions held during the day at Bethel’s conveniently located campus in St. Paul, Minnesota. Online coursework is asynchronous, meaning it can be completed whenever it’s convenient for you. In-person experiences are designed to give added discussion, perspectives, and hands-on clinical and research experiences to enrich and deepen your learning.