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About the MAMS at Loyola
Are you wondering how to become a physician? Are you struggling to get admitted into medical school? Receive excellent preparation to get into med school and achieve your goal of becoming a physician through Loyola University Chicago's MA in Medical Sciences (MAMS).
Listed as one of the best special master's programs in the United States, our MAMS has a 95% matriculation rate to medical school. That means nearly all of our Master in Medical Sciences students become medical school students.
The MAMS is led by a dedicated faculty from some of the nation's best medical schools. They will be available and accessible throughout the MAMS program and help you with every aspect of creating a compelling medical school application, including writing letters of recommendation.
Program Structure
The Master of Medical Sciences (MAMS) is a nine-month program that can only be pursued full time. Courses are held on Loyola's Lake Shore Campus, located on Chicago's North Side.
This 30-credit-hour program spans two semesters, starting in August and ending in May. Please note: You should only apply for the MAMS if you are committed to pursuing a career as a physician.
Why Choose Loyola for Your Master in Medical Sciences?
The fact that 92% of MAMS students are admitted into medical school reflects the excellent preparation you can expect to receive through the Loyola Master of Arts in Medical Sciences program.
- Student-centered, non-competitive environment
- Led by expert, supportive faculty
- One of the first pre-med programs
- Rigorous coursework and substantial advising
- Workshops to strengthen your med school applications
- Articulation Agreements
You will prepare for medical school in a learning environment that is student-centered, collaborative, and supportive—not competitive and cutthroat like some Master in Medical Sciences programs. Our small class sizes allow optimal interaction with faculty and peers.
You will learn from experts in various fields of biology and medicine who are also active researchers. In addition to creating a culture of respect and collaboration, our faculty are supportive and accessible mentors who offer substantial office hour availability.
Create a compelling medical school application by joining one of the nation’s first pre-med graduate programs. The long and rich history of our MAMS program means you will have a better chance of getting into—and succeeding in—medical school.
You will take rigorous, medically related biological graduate courses that will prove beneficial in medical school and in your future career as a physician. You will also receive substantial medical school application advising and support.
You can develop your professional skills and strengthen your medical school applications through weekly workshops with medical school admissions officers and other experts in the health care field.
Guaranteed interviews for admission to two medical schools are available to MAMS graduates who meet certain criteria.
- Stritch School of Medicine
- Criteria: MAMS GPA 3.6 or higher and MCAT 509 (in the bands). All admissions prerequisites and the entire application process must be completed for a guaranteed interview.
- Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Criteria: applicants to ICOM must meet all administrative requirements and complete the application process. ICOM limits the guaranteed interview to 10 MAMS graduates.
Biology Department
The Department of Biology has extensive resources to support superior teaching and research in all the major areas of contemporary biological sciences to prepare students for medical school, other graduate or professional studies, teaching, or careers in industry or government. Find stories showcasing current students and graduates from the Medical Sciences MA program and learn more about why Loyola is right for you.
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Loyola is proud to have talented and nationally-recognized scholar-teachers as part of our diverse community of exceptional faculty, students and staff. Loyola faculty are known for their commitment to teaching, the dissemination of knowledge through innovative and interdisciplinary scholarly research, and a commitment to social justice and cura personalis, or care for the whole person. Visit the department faculty and staff directory to learn more about the teachers and mentors involved with the Medical Sciences MA program.
FacultyMedical Sciences: Career Connections
As one of the nation’s first pre-med graduate programs, the MAMS program will prepare you to apply to—and be accepted into—medical school so you can go on to earn your MD or DO. In fact, our graduates have been accepted at more than 75 medical schools across the U.S., including:
- 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
- Stanford University School of Medicine
- University of California Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine
- University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
- University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
- University of Illinois College of Medicine
- University of Michigan Medical School
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
- Yale School of Medicine
Because Loyola is a member of the Jesuit network of 27 colleges and universities nationwide, our graduates can access career advising services, resume and interviewing assistance, career fairs and events, and employment listings in our Career Services center, as well as at career centers at other U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities.
Curriculum and Program Outcomes
While courses for the Medical Sciences MA program may vary from semester to semester, Loyola’s extensive Academic Catalog will always house the official listing of courses, programs of study, academic policies, degree requirements, and specialization or concentration options.
Additionally, this resource will provide Medical Sciences MA learning outcomes, showcasing the commitment to specific skills and growth graduates can expect to achieve following completion of the program.
2024-2025 Catalog
Browse Academic CatalogMAMS Results and Skills
By earning your MAMS at Loyola rather than other master in medical science programs, you will strengthen your medical school candidacy by demonstrating to medical schools that you can succeed in rigorous science courses. You will also develop knowledge and diverse skills, including in:
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Data analysis
- Research
- Communication
- Interpersonal
- Ethical awareness
- Social responsibility
Costs, Scholarships, and Aid
Loyola University Chicago is committed to making your graduate and professional studies a reality. Our Cost & Financial Aid page can help better inform you about the costs and potential funding opportunities through scholarships, loans, and aid for graduate and professional education.
If you are a current Loyola undergraduate or alum, you may be eligible for a Returning Rambler discount. Learn more and see if you qualify on our Returning Rambler Scholarship page.
Tuition and Costs
The estimated tuition and fees for the Medical Sciences MA totals $53100.00, or 30 credit hours at a cost of $1,770.00 per credit hour. Please note that tuition and fees for all of Loyola's academic programs are subject to change.
For more detailed information about tuition and fees, and a breakdown of how these costs are calculated on a yearly basis, please visit Tuition and Fees from the Office of the Bursar.
Appointments and Events
Whether you’re just beginning your search, in the midst of the application process, or eager to explore our graduate and professional programs, our admissions staff is here to assist you every step of the way.
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Application Process
Application Deadlines
The available start terms and corresponding application deadlines for the Medical Sciences MA are listed below. Please keep in mind that both the application and the required materials must be submitted by the specified deadline.
Fall: August 1
Please note that decisions are typically delivered 2-4 weeks following complete application submission.
Application Requirements
Application requirements for the Medical Sciences MA include:
Official transcripts from all institutions attended
2 Letters of Recommendation
3.0 Minimum GPA
GRE or MCAT Test Score
Resume/CV
Statement of Purpose
Prerequisite Course Requirements
Admission to the Medical Sciences MA program requires one year of coursework in each of the following areas: biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and mathematics (preferably calculus).
Statement of Purpose Details
The statement of purpose should explain your career goals and why you think you are a good fit for MAMs, and can be expressed in one paragraph. Along with your statement of purpose, applicants should share with us your motivation for becoming a physician and experiences that have contributed to your decision. This can typically be expressed in 1.5-2 double spaced pages. Please combine your answers into one document and submit along with your application. Students may use the personal statement from their most recent completed AMCAS, TMDSAS, or AACOMAS application, if applicable.
Official Documents
Applicants must submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. Official transcripts are those that are sent directly by the college/university to Loyola University Chicago. Transcripts (with U.S. educational credentials) sent by the student to Loyola are considered unofficial documents, and while they may be utilized for initial review of your application, official transcripts are still required. Official documents should be sent by the institution or testing agency to gradapp@luc.edu.
International Applicant Requirements
An official English language proficiency exam is required for international applicants whose native language is not English. If you have non-U.S. educational credentials, you are required to submit an official transcript evaluation. The transcript evaluation cannot be waived, and unofficial transcripts will not be accepted for international applicants.
Please visit our International Applicant Requirements page for specific information regarding the application process for international students. Please note that this program does not accept non-US residents.
Start Your Application
Applying online to the Medical Sciences MA program is a swift, uncomplicated, and cost-free process. After submission, you can proceed to send and upload any additional requirements.
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