Graduate Medical Education Sciences M.S.

The M.S. Graduate Medical Education Sciences program, located on the Lubbock campus, is a 2-year non-thesis Master of Science degree offered through the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Our world-renowned faculty and innovative curriculum supply students with the tools for exciting futures in health care and health care education. 

The program is designed for students whose goal is a teaching career in the anatomical sciences, or who need additional preparation for medical school. Students take courses in the anatomical and physiological sciences with the first year medical students and in modern instructional methods and design, and will participate in the teaching mission of the medical school as teaching assistants, aiding in our abilities to spread positive, advanced health care to communities in west Texas and across the world. 

Admission Requirements

Academic Admission Criteria

Students may have a Bachelor's degree in any field but must include typical science courses (Chemistry, Biology, Zoology/Animal Science, etc.). A strong science background is encouraged. This program will not fulfill undergraduate medical school prerequisites.

Prior to admission, applicants must have completed the School of Medicine pre-requisite courses, including Biochemistry.

* Biochemistry can be used to replace 3 hours of these required credits. 

Admission Statistics

• Average GPA of students offered admission is 3.71
• Average MCAT of students offered admission is 501.
• Average GRE of students offered admission is 307.

Application Components

A complete application is comprised of the following:

• A completely submitted application on BioRaider.com , which includes an Essay/Personal Statement
• At least 2 letters of reference written within the year of application
  *It is strongly recommended at least one letter be from a faculty member that knows the applicant well.*
• A GRE or MCAT score taken within the past 5 years
• Paid Application Fee
• Official College Transcripts for all institutions attended

Test Scores

The program requires a valid GRE score within the last 5 years. GRE scores can be submitted using the ETS Institution Code 6851.

Students may request that MCAT scores be submitted in lieu of GRE scores, and such waiver requests should be sent to graduate.school@ttuhsc.edu.

Waivers should include the applicant's AAMC ID and Verification Code. The Verification Code is on the MCAT display score report, and comprises four sets of numbers and letters. For example: ABCD-EFGH-IJKL-MNOP.

College Transcripts

• We require official transcripts from all U.S.institutions attended, including those institutions for which you received transfer credit toward your undergraduate degree.
• Electronic official transcripts from U.S. institutions are preferred and should be sent to: graduate.school@ttuhsc.edu.
• Do NOT send international transcripts and/or mark sheets. See below for transcript evaluation requirement.
• Hard copy official transcripts should be mailed to:

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
3601 4th St. MS 6206
Lubbock, TX 79430-6206

Application Process Timeline and Instructions

The Graduate Medical Education Sciences masters is a very competitive program with a rigorous application process. After the application deadline is reached, completed applications are processed and sent to the admissions committee for review and ranking. 

Applications undergo holistic faculty review >Top ~35 applicants invited for interview > Top 15–18 offered admission.

Click to view further application instructions for BioRaider.com.

Tuition & Fees 

The following information is not intended to be comprehensive and is subject to change. Tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by administrative, legislative, or regent action, and changes become effective on the date enacted. The following tuition information should be used only as a guideline for estimating charges.

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Our goal is to make obtaining a college degree within reach by supporting you with financial aid and scholarships programs. TTUHSC relies on a variety of financial aid sources to increase the university's affordability. This may include scholarships, grants, student loans, and waivers. As a student, please know that you and your family have a dedicated financial aid advisor who can assist you with this process.

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