Overview

Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU)s post-baccalaureate Online or Blended Master of Science in Medical Science (MSMS) degree is designed to assist students who would like to enhance their academic credentials for entry into medical, dental, physician assistant, veterinarian, or other professional healthcare programs. Improve your academic portfolio with a wealth of foundational health sciences knowledge and create new pathways to your ideal healthcare career. The program of study mirrors the traditional first year of medical school in its design, pace, and rigor and prepares you for success in your first year of medical school.

FLIPPED CLASSROOM DESIGN

A flipped classroom design is an innovative approach to teaching. In a flipped classroom setting, you watch lectures online and completing assigned reading before class. During class, your time is dedicated to immersive discussions, interactive cases, and collaborative group work. You also have access to pre-recorded lectures given by MSMS faculty on concepts and learning material critical for in-class sessions and examinations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gross Anatomy, Embryology, and Imaging

Physiology

Medical Biochemistry

Microbiology

Physiology

Medical Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 11 months
Part-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

SCU admits students on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Whittier, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the Master of Science in Medical Science must meet the following minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet all standards may be admitted with the approval of the Program Director; exceptions are made on an individual basis.
A completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required. While applicants typically have degrees in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, or other related fields, applicants with degrees in other fields of study will be considered.
Undergraduate GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. Exceptions to the GPA requirements are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

38010 USD / full

≈ 38010 USD / full
Out-of-State

38010 USD / full

≈ 38010 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

38010 USD / full

≈ 38010 USD / full

Additional Details

Online 5 term: $38,010

Living costs

Whittier

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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FLIPPED CLASSROOM DESIGN

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Whittier

Funding

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