{"id":6068,"date":"2023-04-19T15:33:24","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T22:33:24","guid":{"rendered":"\/health-sciences\/?post_type=program&#038;p=6068"},"modified":"2024-08-20T16:14:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T23:14:28","slug":"requirements","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-medical-sciences\/requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/health-sciences\/page-6-requirements-picture-e1708563193188.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"A group of people standing on a stage.\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n             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We are here to serve you from day one, step one.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#accordion-1-button\">Application Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#accordion-2-button\">Prerequisite Courses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#accordion-3-button\">Application Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Application Process\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <h2>Step 1: Prerequisites and Application Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>The first step in the admissions process is to ensure you are on track to complete the\u00a0application requirements\u00a0in time to apply for your preferred year of entry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>International Students:<\/strong> We do not require a separate application or fee, and you should be prepared to meet all of the prerequisite and application requirements as outlined. If you need assistance with immigration (I-20 form, F-1 visa, SEVIS, etc.), our Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) staff are available to help you. <a href=\"\/international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the OISS website<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 2: Make Yourself a Competitive Candidate<\/h2>\n<p>Admission to the program is competitive so you should strive to not only meet, but exceed the minimum requirements. To get a feel for the competitiveness of the applicant pool we recommend that you view our\u00a0<a href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-medical-sciences\/competitive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">class statistics page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 3: Preparing and Submitting your Application<\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-medical-sciences\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apply now<\/a>\u00a0page will provide you with step-by-step instructions as well as an application checklist. There are a number of supporting materials that make up your completed application and it is essential that you\u00a0<strong>print and carefully follow the checklist<\/strong>\u00a0to ensure that you properly submit these pieces by the deadline.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve compiled a list of\u00a0<a href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-medical-sciences\/faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">frequently asked questions<\/a>\u00a0to help you navigate through the application process, and please do not hesitate to\u00a0<a href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/master-of-science-in-medical-sciences\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0if you have additional questions.<\/p>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Prerequisite Courses\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <ul>\n<li>There are no prerequisite courses required for the MSMS program. However, to be considered an applicant, you must have completed all prerequisite courses required for your future professional program of study.\u00a0<strong>It is the applicant\u2019s responsibility to ensure that they have met the prerequisite requirements for their future professional program of study<\/strong>. For admissions prerequisite information required for WesternU\u2019s professional programs. University Recruiter and Admissions Counselor contact information can also be found on our website.<\/li>\n<li>Visit these pages to view requirements for the various Linkage programs:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/osteopathic\/programs\/doctor-of-osteopathic-medicine\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/dentistry\/programs\/doctor-of-dental-medicine\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doctor of Dental Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/optometry\/programs\/doctor-of-optometry\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doctor of Optometry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/pharmacy\/programs\/doctor-of-pharmacy\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doctor of Pharmacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/health-sciences\/programs\/doctor-of-physical-therapy\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doctor of Physical Therapy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/podiatricmedicine\/programs\/doctor-of-podiatric-medicine\/requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Doctor of Podiatric Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Additional courses such as upper-division courses in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, anatomy and physiology will enhance one\u2019s application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n          <\/template>\n        <\/app-accordion-item>\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Application Requirements\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - 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