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Rocky Vista University – MMS Admissions Information

Master of Medical Sciences

Why ambitious applicants choose our MMS program

The Master of Medical Sciences (MMS) program at Rocky Vista University is a Direct Pathway to RVU’s Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine. The direct pathway from MMS to RVU-MCOM grants students admissions with:

  • Lower Undergraduate GPA Minimum
  • No MCAT Retake
  • No Additional Prerequisites
  • No Interview

10

months

full time, in person, on Montana Campus

42

Total Credit Hours

$28,980

Tuition Total

Steps to a Medical Career through the MMS Direct Pathway to RVU-MCOM.

  • 1

    Complete BACHELOR’S DEGREE

  • 2

    APPLY & Gain Admission MMS Program

  • 3

    Complete & GRADUATE MMS WITH 3.4+ GPA

  • 4

    Gain Preferred ADMISSION TO Mcom Program

Application Requirements for MMS Program

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Academic requirements for admission to the MMS program will be evaluated on an individual basis by the program administrators. An interview will not be required. The requirements are as follows:

  • An earned or expected bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited college or university before matriculation into the program
  • The program will also consider International Students or students who graduated from a reputable college outside the U.S. Applicants must meet all the international requirements of the RVU Office of Admissions and must demonstrate English language proficiency (interview required).
  • Completion of all prerequisite coursework with a grade of ‘C’ or better in each course
  • An overall GPA minimum of 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Official standardized test scores: GRE, MCAT, PCAT, or DAT (others potentially approved upon request
  • Two Letters of Recommendation written by individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s background and educational work ethic.

Prerequisites include:

  • Biology with lab: 8 semester hours
  • General Chemistry with lab: 8 semester hours
  • Organic Chemistry with lab: 8 semester hours
  • Physics with lab: 8 semester hours
  • English Composition or Literature: 6 semester hours
  • Social or Behavioral Sciences: 6 semester hours
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Take next steps towards a MMS Degree

Get your MMS at Montana’s first ever medical school

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Montana Campus

Montana Campus

Billings, sitting along the Yellowstone River and the famous Rimrocks, is known as Montana’s Trailhead because it serves as the border between western Montana’s mountains and Eastern Montana’s plains and badlands. Billings is an urban city offering modern amenities, exceptional views, outdoor recreation, and award-winning cuisine. Billings is the medical hub for two thirds of Montana and portions of bordering states. Although Billings is the largest city in Montana, it boasts small-town hospitality! Where you can explore recreation, dining, shopping, and events happening in Billings.

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