The 21st century has been one of disruption for higher education institutions – the Great Recession of 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns of 2020-21 are both still impacting enrollment and operations to this day. Careful consideration of how to expand your programs is one part of navigating this challenging time. For universities looking to enhance their graduate programs and provide students with a qualification that can lead to rewarding careers, partnering with Tiber Health to offer a Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) program can be a strategic and impactful decision.
Our analytics-driven MSMS program serves as a bridge for students seeking advanced biomedical education, preparing them for medical, dental, and other professional health programs. Here’s why your university should consider the MSMS.
With medical and health professional school admissions becoming increasingly competitive, more students are seeking post-baccalaureate education to strengthen their applications.
Unlike pre-med certificate programs, which cover undergraduate-level material, the Tiber Health MSMS curriculum mirrors the first year of pre-clinical education at an LCME-accredited medical school. It presents material in a tech-enhanced, flipped-classroom format, ensuring students engage in active learning . Plus, they can track their progress via our analytics dashboard, which includes a projection of their likelihood to pass the USMLE Step 1, as well as detailed information about their performance across a range of topics.
Taking graduate-level courses can help students demonstrate to admissions committees that they can succeed in medical school – and help them develop confidence in their own abilities.
The Tiber Health MSMS curriculum and methodology has led to student success. 77% of MSMS graduates have received admission into their desired professional program, and 65% of students received admission into medical school after completing the program. What’s more, our research shows that MSMS graduates who go on to medical school attain similar success to their traditionally admitted peers. Our 2023 study, “Increasing Diversity in the Physician Workforce: Pathway Programs and Predictive Analytics” shows that MSMS graduates obtained a similar score to directly admitted MD students on the USMLE Step 1. This was in spite of the fact that the MSMS students had lower MCAT scores and undergraduate GPAs than their directly admitted counterparts.
Our MSMS program attracts students with diverse interests, including pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-health applicants who need to enhance their academic records. By offering the MSMS, universities can develop a pathway for graduates to enroll in their existing medical (MD or DO), dental, or physician assistant programs.
These graduates will be known quantities to your graduate health admissions officers, thanks to their existing track record at your school via the MSMS. In addition, you’ll have enhanced insight into their potential to succeed in graduate medical or health education thanks to the data provided by the Tiber Analytics Suite.
For years, research has indicated that socioeconomic and cultural diversity in the healthcare workforce contributes to better outcomes for patients. At Tiber Health, improving access to healthcare education opportunities for students of all backgrounds is part of our mission. As a Tiber Health University Partner, you’ll contribute to helping increase the proportion of healthcare professionals from traditionally underserved communities. 83.68% of the current MSMS student body across all Tiber Partner universities is diverse.
Finally, universities with strong pre-health pipelines may be more attractive to undergraduate students interested in medical careers. Prospective undergraduates who are aware of the MSMS pathway option may be more likely to choose your institution for their bachelor’s degree as well as their master’s degree.
If your institution is looking to grow its graduate programs while making a tangible impact on the healthcare workforce, becoming a Tiber Health MSMS University Partner is a step in the right direction.
