Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Medical Sciences in Chicago United States | Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago
|
Chicago United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
23,900
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Gain outstanding pre-med training through Loyola University Chicago's MA in Medical Sciences (MAMS) program to successfully enter medical school and realize your dream of becoming a doctor.
Ranked among the top special master's programs nationwide, our MAMS boasts a remarkable 95% medical school acceptance rate. Nearly all graduates from our Master in Medical Sciences program advance to medical school.
Our MAMS program features distinguished faculty from leading U.S. medical institutions who provide continuous support, guiding students through all aspects of crafting a strong medical school application, including recommendation letters.
This intensive nine-month Master of Medical Sciences (MAMS) program requires full-time commitment, with classes conducted at Loyola's Lake Shore Campus on Chicago's North Side.
As a pioneer among pre-med graduate programs, MAMS equips students to successfully apply to and gain admission into MD or DO programs. Our alumni have been accepted at over 75 medical schools across the country, including prestigious institutions such as:
Baylor College of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Rush Medical College
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on all Undergraduate, Post-Baccalaureate or Graduate study. Applications with cumulative GPAs below the minimum will not be reviewed and exceptions will not be made.
MCAT:
Minimum score 500 in confidence bands.
GRE:
Scores must be in the 75% in Verbal Reasoning and at least 50% in Quantitative Reasoning rankings.
PA-CAT:
Scores must be at the 50% percentile or above in all four subject groups. Official Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended Students should provide a detailed account of their extracurricular experiences. Discuss any clinical, employment, teaching, leadership and research experiences along with a brief description of what was learned from each experience. Students are required to submit a Personal Statement and a Statement of Purpose, two separate essays, onto one document. The Personal Statement is to convey the student's motivation for becoming a physician and shares experiences that have contributed to their decision, and is typically expressed in 1.5-2 double spaced pages. The Statement of Purpose explains the student's career goals and why they think they are a good fit for MAMS, and can be expressed in one paragraph. Please combine both the Personal Statement and the Statement of Purpose onto one document and submit along with your application in slate. Students must provide two letters of recommendation appropriate for medical school or the committee letter written by their undergraduate institution. An applicant for admission must ordinarily hold (or receive prior to matriculation) a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. In addition, because academic qualifications are of major importance, the applicant ordinarily must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit your official education credentials (e.g., transcripts, mark sheets, degree certificates, graduation diplomas) and evaluation fee directly to any NACES member companies.
For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT or a 550 on the written test is required.
For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.
MCAT:
Minimum score 500 in confidence bands.
GRE:
Scores must be in the 75% in Verbal Reasoning and at least 50% in Quantitative Reasoning rankings.
PA-CAT:
Scores must be at the 50% percentile or above in all four subject groups. Official Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended Students should provide a detailed account of their extracurricular experiences. Discuss any clinical, employment, teaching, leadership and research experiences along with a brief description of what was learned from each experience. Students are required to submit a Personal Statement and a Statement of Purpose, two separate essays, onto one document. The Personal Statement is to convey the student's motivation for becoming a physician and shares experiences that have contributed to their decision, and is typically expressed in 1.5-2 double spaced pages. The Statement of Purpose explains the student's career goals and why they think they are a good fit for MAMS, and can be expressed in one paragraph. Please combine both the Personal Statement and the Statement of Purpose onto one document and submit along with your application in slate. Students must provide two letters of recommendation appropriate for medical school or the committee letter written by their undergraduate institution. An applicant for admission must ordinarily hold (or receive prior to matriculation) a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. In addition, because academic qualifications are of major importance, the applicant ordinarily must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit your official education credentials (e.g., transcripts, mark sheets, degree certificates, graduation diplomas) and evaluation fee directly to any NACES member companies.
For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT or a 550 on the written test is required.
For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.
Tuition
USD
23,900