Master of Science in Medical Sciences
Welcome
Are you ultimately interested in becoming a health professional in fields such as medicine, dentistry, podiatry, optometry, pharmacy or physical therapy?
Our 12-month Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) program will provide you with the critical evaluation skills and research awareness necessary for you to become a well-informed, evidence-based professional; something that is impossible to achieve exclusively within the time constraints of most professional degree programs.
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Our nationally recognized University offers:
- Strong relationships/partnerships with select professional programs
- Experienced advising for professional school applications
- Clinical shadowing opportunities
- A great Southern California location with access to major cultural and recreational resources
- A warm and friendly environment
- Nationally and internationally acclaimed college faculty
- Small class size
- Student-centered learning
- Outstanding student support services including tutoring and disability resources
- Diverse student body and rich array of student clubs and volunteer opportunities
Western University of Health Sciences has approval from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to certify students eligible to receive VA educational benefits. The School Certifying Officials that are located on the Pomona, California campus assist all students who receive VA educational benefits. We cannot assist you with determining your eligibility for benefits.
Take a look at our visit options and consider attending a WesternU Preview. If you’d like to discuss specifics with an advisor, schedule an advising appointment, online, on campus, or over the phone. When you request additional information we’ll make sure you receive program updates and deadline reminders.
For outcomes statistics, please visit the Office of Institutional Research Academic Outcomes webpage.
Upcoming Events
November 2026 Experience WesternU
Saturday, November 7 at 8:30 AM Pacific Standard TimeExperience WesternU and discover what your future in the health professions could look like!
Join us on our Pomona, California campus for a day designed to help you explore your program of interest, connect with the WesternU community, and experience what it’s like to learn and train at WesternU.
Start your day with a faculty-led overview of your program of interest, then personalize the rest of your Experience WesternU by choosing from a variety of program-specific and university-wide sessions.
Throughout the morning, opportunities may include:
- Hear directly from faculty about your program’s curriculum, learning experiences, and highlights
- Connect with current WesternU students and hear firsthand about their experiences
- Explore classrooms, labs, simulation spaces, clinical learning environments, and other facilities
- Participate in hands-on workshops and interactive demonstrations
- Learn more about the admissions process and how to prepare a competitive application
- Explore financial aid resources and get answers to questions about financing your education
Build your own Experience WesternU schedule and choose the sessions most meaningful to you!
Session Details
Session 1 | 9:30–10:15 a.m.
Faculty Program Overview – Start your day with your program of interest and hear directly from faculty about the curriculum, learning experience, and program highlights.Sessions 2 & 3 | 10:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Customize Your Experience! Choose from available hands-on workshops, facility tours, student panels, admissions sessions, and university-wide opportunities to build the Experience WesternU schedule that best matches your interests.Session offerings vary by academic program and may have limited capacity.