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Applying to RVU’s Master of Medical Science Program: A Step Toward Your Future in Healthcare

By: Jaime Bazemore, EdD, MPH

If you’re preparing for a career in medicine or another healthcare profession and want to strengthen your academic foundation, the Master of Medical Science (MMS) program at Rocky Vista University offers a rigorous, hands-on pathway to your goals. This 10-month, full-time graduate program is offered exclusively on RVU’s Montana campus. It is designed for students who want to become stronger, more competitive applicants to medical school and other health professional programs.

Here is what sets this program apart and how to submit your strongest application.

Why Apply to the RVU-Montana MMS Program?

The RVU Master of Medical Science program is uniquely immersive and intentionally designed to replicate the pace, structure, and expectations of medical school. As an MMS student, you will study alongside first-year medical students (OMS I) and be taught by the same expert faculty who lead courses in RVU’s Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVU-MCOM). This experience allows you to strengthen your academic skills, refine your study strategies, and demonstrate your readiness for professional-level education, all within a supportive environment.

Students in the MMS program:

  • Take courses alongside first-year medical students.
  • Learn from RVU’s experienced medical school faculty.
  • Benefit from small cohort sizes and personalized support.
  • Receive individualized academic advising and mentorship.
  • Benefit from a 95% acceptance rate into RVU-MCOM as first-year medical students following graduation.
  • Have access to a direct pathway from the MMS program to RVU’s Montana College of Osteopathic Medicine.
    • This pathway grants students admission to RVU-MCOM upon successful completion of MMS program requirements, including academic performance and professionalism standards.

This is a powerful opportunity to improve your academic profile while gaining direct exposure to medical school-level expectations.

Who Should Apply

This program is designed for students who:

  • Are preparing to apply or reapply to medical school or other health professional programs.
  • Want to enhance their academic credentials in a focused, rigorous environment.
  • Seek a structured graduate experience to help clarify and strengthen their professional goals.
  • Are ready for the academic challenge and time commitment of a medical science curriculum.
  • Have a strong interest in attending RVU-MCOM for medical school.

Tips for a Strong Application

When applying, consider the following to make your application stand out:

  • Tell your story: Use your personal statement to explain your passion for healthcare and your reason for choosing the MMS program.
  • Be authentic: If you’ve faced setbacks, use them as an opportunity to show your resilience and how those experiences have prepared you to succeed in a rigorous academic environment.
  • Highlight relevant experience: Clinical work, research, service, or leadership activities help show your commitment.
  • Choose recommenders wisely: Select people who can speak to your character, work ethic, and academic potential.
  • Review all admissions requirements carefully: Make sure you have completed all prerequisite coursework and meet all stated criteria before submitting your application.

Ready to Apply? Your future in medicine starts with the foundation you build now. Visit the RVU Master of Medical Science program page to review admission requirements, learn more about the program, and begin your application.