Program Overview

Master of Medical Studies

Overview

The Master of Medical Studies, also known as the Pathway Scholars Program, is designed to provide a holistic foundation for Arizona pre-med students to succeed in the rigors of medical school at the College of Medicine - Phoenix. This program exists to provide academic support, leadership development and a dedicated community to historically underrepresented students in medicine. Consideration will be given to Arizona residents who are socioeconomically disadvantaged; first-generation college attendees; from rural Arizona; members of federally recognized American Indian tribes; and/or committed to serving the underserved and diverse populations of Arizona.

Coursework Location(s)

• Phoenix

Areas of Interest

• Biological & Biomedical Science
• Health, Nutrition & Fitness
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Minimum Credit Units

• 37 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

• An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
• Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics

Program-level

• Application Accept. Rate: 93.33%
• Avg. Time-to-degree: 0.9963 Years

Department-level

• Enrollment % Male: 41.67%
• Enrollment % Female: 58.33%
• Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities: 83.33%

All application, admission, and enrollment data are calculated in the fall of each academic year.

Average Time to Degree is a calculation showing the average time it took students in the program to complete their degree from the point of entry. This number is based on data from the previous 5 years.

Underrepresented Minorities (URM) includes domestic students of ethnic groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders.

Department / Academic Unit

• College of Medicine, Phoenix

Degree

• Master of Medical Studies

Graduate Program Coordinator

• Racheal Mickel

Director of Graduate Studies

• Racheal Mickel