Future Ready Medical Education
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Transforming Health Care Education
Prepare for the next step in your healthcare career with the Master of Science in Medical Health Sciences degree from Nevada’s largest medical school. This challenging program will be the gateway to your career in healthcare. In only 10-months, you will be more prepared for a career in research or healthcare simulation or to start an advanced degree in osteopathic medicine, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, or occupational therapy. Regardless of the path you choose, you will build a solid foundation for the next stage in your journey. At TOURO, we put YOU at the heart of all we do, supporting you from start to finish.
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A Student Perspective...
“When I was looking at different programs, I was drawn to Touro because of the University’s commitment to serving the community which is something I’ve always been passionate about.”
Kevin Le MHS Graduate
Admission Requirements Overview
- Baccalaureate degree or higher
- Cumulative and science GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Prerequisites of Biology/Zoology w/lab, Inorganic Chemistry w/lab, Organic Chemistry and/or Biochemistry w/lab, Math/Computer Science, College English with a C or better
- Two letters of recommendation: One pre-professional/academic committee summary letter; or one letter from a practicing healthcare provider, and one letter from a college science professor
Full admission requirements can be found in the university catalog.
MHS Common Questions
You will find answers to some of the most common questions about the program. For answers to common questions on the general application process, please visit Admissions & Aid.
Each MHS application pool is unique but our average undergraduate cumulative and science GPA of our last entering class was 3.31 and 3.18, respectively.
Yes, the application process is on a rolling basis.
- Rolling admissions signifies that applications are reviewed as they arrive through the Centralized Application System and/or Touro Nevada admissions application.
- The committee review selection begins after applications are verified and will continue until all the accepted positions are filled.
- Once the available positions are filled and the waitlist is maximized, the application review will end. This may take place well before the stated deadline(s) due to the volume of applicants.
No, the MHS program does not accept transfer student credits.
No, they are not required, but it is recommended you take the GRE or MCAT exam prior to matriculating into the program to gauge where you stand for future program applications. However, it is not recommended you take it before you’re ready.
No, but all MHS courses are taught by the same professors that teach first-year medical students, including Anatomy, Immunology, Medical Biochemistry, and Physiology.
Employment during the MHS Program is strongly discouraged, since this will interfere with your study time, and focus.
Doing well in the MHS program can demonstrate your ability to successfully handle an academically rigorous load, show evidence of recent engagement in an academic setting, and increase your MCAT or GRE score while getting to know our faculty and entire campus community. The MHS program can prepare you for a variety of competitive professional programs at various institutions.
All MHS students who meet the admission requirements for the DO or PA program will be invited to interview.
Yes, we will accept Pass/Fail grades. Grade equivalency is determined by the originating institution. This may be a concern for applicants who are taking courses to improve their GPA. Thus, the “passing grade” would not positively impact the competitiveness of the application.
For the TUN PA program, 500 direct patient care hours are still required and must be completed prior to starting the PA program the following year. We recommend completing as many hours as possible before starting the MHS program. For the TUN DO program, shadowing hours are still required and must be completed prior to starting the DO program the following year. We recommend completing as many hours as possible before starting the MHS program.
