For 10 years, the Tiber Health Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) has been helping talented students prove they have what it takes to excel in medical school, dental school, and other health professional programs. The MSMS plays a major role in Tiber Health’s mission to “bring health sciences education to the places that need it most.” To support that mission, we take a selective, deliberate approach to choosing the colleges and universities with which we partner.
We look for schools that serve ethnically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse students. We also aim to partner with schools that have strong undergraduate programs in health sciences, as well as a demonstrated interest in adopting dynamic, technology-enhanced educational programs.
We’re proud of the partnerships we’ve developed since we first launched the MSMS at Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) in 2014. Here’s a look at our current Tiber Health university partners as of Fall 2025.
Bethel University – St. Paul, Minnesota
Founded in 1871, Bethel University is a Christian institution that aims to help students forge careers powered by faith. They offer exceptional academics driven by values to support students as they become the leaders they’re called to be.
Bethel has dedicated itself to “inclusive excellence.” Since 2012, the number of students of color on campus at Bethel has doubled, and they continue to attract students from communities of all types.
The Bethel MSMS program is offered face to face or online. It features co-curricular experiences and seminars designed to help students form a spiritual and ethical perspective on their future roles in the health professions. All graduates are guaranteed an interview with Bethel’s Master of Science – Physician Assistant program. The top 20% of each graduating class are guaranteed an interview with PHSU’s MD program at the St. Louis, MO campus.
Hawaiʻi Pacific University – Honolulu, Hawaii
Founded in 1965, Hawaiʻi Pacific University is Hawaiʻi's largest private university, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs online and at campuses in Honolulu, HI and Las Vegas, NV. Hawaiʻi Pacific University is a private, nonprofit institution offering graduate programs designed to connect students directly with their professional goals.
HPU's one-year MSMS prepares students for medical school or careers in healthcare with a rigorous, supportive, and immersive academic experience. Remote courses are held M-F from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. HST. (Mondays are independent study.) Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine, an LCME accredited institution with campuses in Ponce, Puerto Rico and St. Louis, Missouri, offers an MD Program interview to the top 20% of MSMS program graduates in any given MD application year. Those offered an interview must meet the standard minimum admissions requirements for the PHSU MD program.
Jacksonville University – Jacksonville, Florida
Established in 1934, Jacksonville University (JU) offers over 100 programs of study in northern Florida. With a total student population under 5,000 and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1, JU can provide students with personal attention and guidance during their studies.
JU’s MSMS program is available as a full-time, in-person program or as a part-time online program. Students in the JU MSMS can pursue professional enrichment opportunities with local healthcare facilities in order to explore how they want to help improve the health of others. The top 20% of students who graduate from the JU MSMS receive guaranteed interviews to PHSU’s MD program.
Ponce Health Sciences University – St. Louis, Missouri
Ponce Health Sciences University St. Louis aims to create real-world opportunities for aspiring medical professionals and clinical psychologists. As a satellite campus of Ponce Health Sciences University in Puerto Rico, they are working to continue the mission of lifting students who come from historically underrepresented backgrounds in health sciences with quality education, so they can excel in needed medical positions around the country. With a diverse pool of prospective students, highly credentialed educators, and a new facility located in downtown St. Louis, PHSU is growing and adding to their degree programs regularly.
The Ponce MSMS program started in 2014 at PHSU's main campus in Puerto Rico and has continued to have a dramatic effect on pathways for students entering medical school who were previously denied or didn't have a clear path. Additionally, MSMS graduates admitted to PHSU's medical school consistently outperform their classmates in both curriculum and on USMLE Step 1 scoring. Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine, an LCME-Accredited institution with campuses in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and St. Louis, Missouri offers an MD program interview to the top 20% of MSMS program graduates. Those offered an interview must have a minimum MCAT score of 494, cannot have taken the MCAT more than 3 times and may need to respond to requests for follow-up information regarding coursework and performance. A.T. Still University - Kirksville offers a guaranteed admissions interview to their DO or DDS program to MSMS students who graduate from PHSU St. Louis with a GPA of at least 3.3 and an MCAT over 500, as well as shadowing hours with a DO (which PHSU is prepared to help you earn).
Simmons College of Kentucky – Louisville, Kentucky
Simmons College of Kentucky is Louisville’s only Historically Black College and University (HBCU), and was founded in 1871 to educate formerly enslaved people. We're proud to play a part in their amazing history, as we partner with them to offer their first graduate degree in a healthcare-related field.
The MSMS at Simmons aims to prepare its students for fulfilling careers supporting their communities as healthcare professionals and contribute to the diversification of the health workforce—an important step in reducing healthcare disparities by race and socioeconomic background.
Southeastern University – Lakeland, Florida
Founded in 1935, Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida is a Christian university committed to equipping the next generation to go into the world as influential servant leaders in their careers and their communities. SEU is ranked in the top 1% of the fastest-growing universities in the U.S. More than 10,500 students nationwide and internationally are enrolled with SEU.
Set yourself up for success in medical school with the MSMS from SEU! The innovative, structured curriculum gives you a robust medical science education and can be completed in only 3 semesters. Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine, an LCME-Accredited institution with campuses in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and St. Louis, Missouri, offers an MD Program interview to the top 20% of MSMS program graduates in any given MD application year. Those offered an interview must meet the standard minimum admissions requirements for the PHSU MD program.
Southern California University of Health Sciences – Los Angeles, California
Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) has been providing innovative healthcare education with an integrative approach since 1911. SCU’s programs combine western, traditional eastern, and complementary medicine in its programs. It offers a range of graduate and professional programs, including genomics, occupational therapy, acupuncture, a physician assistant program, and more.
SCU’s MSMS is available in three formats: full-time on campus, a hybrid program, or as a fully online part-time program. Students are paired with a faculty advisor who will help them define and pursue their career goals. Graduates can pursue a post-MSMS fellowship that sees them help teach courses and gain research experience. Depending on their success in the program, graduates may also become eligible for guaranteed interviews with the following programs:
- SCU’s Master of Science – Physician Assistant program
- PHSU’s MD program
- Ross University School of Medicine’s MD program
- American University of the Caribbean’s MD program
- A.T. Still University of Osteopathic Medicine’s DO program
University of Bridgeport – Bridgeport, Connecticut
Founded in 1927, University of Bridgeport is a dynamic, welcoming place that helps you create a future full of possibilities. Located in coastal Bridgeport, CT, UB offers 30+ graduate degree programs, flexible formats, and financial aid. With students from 30+ countries and 45 U.S. states, UB is diverse and inclusive.
The 11-month online MSMS at University of Bridgeport prepares you for med school with live classes, pre-med training, hands-on learning, and USMLE Step 1 prep. Get personalized career support for medical, PA, or research paths. Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine, an LCME-Accredited institution with campuses in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and St. Louis, Missouri, offers an MD Program interview to the top 20% of MSMS program graduates in any given MD application year. Those offered an interview must meet the standard minimum admissions requirements for the PHSU MD program.
Explore Our University Partners
In as few as 11 months, you can complete a master’s degree that unlocks new possibilities for your career in medicine and other health professions. Find a Tiber Health MSMS university partner near you today.
