Master of Arts [M.A] [Medical Sciences] From Loyola University

The MA in Medical Sciences degree program is designed to help students enhance their understanding of the biological disciplines that are the intellectual foundation for medical school curricula and to help them develop formal skills in analysis of the biomedical literature and of ethical questions that impact the medical profession.

The program is a good fit for students with a good overall medical school application package who need an additional opportunity to demonstrate their ability to master challenging coursework. Students benefit from instruction from faculty members who are well-respected leaders in pre-medical education. They are also supported and guided by Loyola's highly effective Office of Pre-Health Professions as they progress through the medical school application process. Courses taught for MAMS students at the Stritch School of Medicine may be offered.

Students in the MA in Medical Sciences degree program receive:

• Rigorous graduate-level coursework in the biological sciences designed to strengthen a student’s preparation for medical school

• An academic environment that fosters a supportive community among students. Students help each other to enhance their learning outcomes. Additionally, instead of being placed in competition with each other, students are evaluated on the merits of their individual performance

• Assistance in securing volunteer opportunities that enhance student skills before matriculating to medical school

• Personal attention from faculty to maximize success in their classes

• Advising services from the Loyola Pre-Health Professions program in addition to a dedicated MAMS advisor who will work closely with students to optimize their application packages.

• A guaranteed admission interview at the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine for students who achieve a GPA in MAMS of 3.7 or higher and whose most recent MCAT score of 509 (with the confidence band) or 30 or higher for the old MCAT. This statement applies to all students matriculating to the MAMS program for fall 2016 and later years