The Master of Medical Sciences (MMS) program at Rocky Vista University (RVU) is a Direct Pathway to RVU’s Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Steps to a medical career
Receive bachelor's degree
Apply to MMS
Graduate MMS with 3.4+ GPA
Admission to RVU-MCOM
The direct pathway from MMS to RVU-MCOM grants students admissions with:
- No MCAT Retake
- No Additional Prerequisites
- No Interview
- Lower Undergraduate GPA Minimum
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A bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university
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Completion of all prerequisite coursework with a grade of ‘C’ or better
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An overall and science GPA of 2.7 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
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Official standardized test scores: MCAT, GRE, PCAT, or DAT (others potentially approved upon request)
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Completed application via PostBacCAS
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Two letters of recommendation
Master of Medical Science (MMS) Program – 2023-2024 Tuition (Located in the Billings campus)
- $679 Per Credit Hour (Total $28,518)
- Student Health Insurance - $4,777
2024-2025 Tuition and fees coming soon
What will MMS prepare you for?
While not all students choose the Direct Path to MCOM, MMS has been designed to prepare the student to enter professional and/or advanced degree programs in healthcare-related fields. It is intended to strengthen the student’s academic record and qualifications for candidacy at:
- Medical School
- Physical Assistant Program
- Other Healthcare Professionals Schools
- Veterinary School
- Dental School
Why get your MMS degree at RVU?
100% of eligible graduates can gain a seat at RVU-MCOM.
Faculty consists of PhDs and medical professionals such as DOs and MDs.
97.5% of RVU postbaccalaureate masters graduates have progressed to a graduate health program, including DO, MD and PA.
What are the benefits?
The Master of Medical Sciences (MMS) program has been carefully designed for students who have a strong ambition to go to medical school or other health professional school but do not yet meet the requirements after they've completed their undergraduate degree. Students in the program are immersed in the Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine (MCOM) curriculum so that candidates can gain foundational biomedical sciences knowledge along side first year medical students. All courses are offered and taught by MCOM faculty.
Courses cover the normal functioning of the systems of the human body. Students are required to attend on-campus in Billings, MT.
Design and conduct clinical research studies.
Take part in anatomy lab courses working with both cadavers and virtual reality.
Many students continue their education at RVU-MCOM upon completion of the program
MMS Student Testimonials
Montana campus
Billings campus
- 4130 Rocky Vista Way
Billings, MT 59106 - 406-901-2701
For faster response, please direct inquiries to the campus email:admissions@rvu.edu
