Admissions Requirements

• The MSPCS Program admits for fall enrollment annually.
• You will complete and submit your primary application online through the electronic application system. You will visit this Application Portal throughout your application process to track your progress. Google Chrome is the recommended browser for completing the application.
• Complete and submit all application materials and fees in the manner required.
• All required materials must be received for an application file to be considered complete and eligible for review by the MSPCS Admissions Committee. Each applicant will be notified by email when the application file is complete. Only complete application files will be reviewed.
• The MSPCS Admissions Committee will evaluate each applicant holistically based on his/her academic record, test scores, personal qualities, and personal goals. During the application review, applicants may be contacted for a phone interview or asked to provide additional information.
• Complete applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The rolling review process may continue until the application cycle ends. Applicants will be notified of admissions decisions by email and on their portal.
• Accepted applicants are required to submit a $50 non-refundable deposit to Mercer University School of Medicine to hold their spot in the program. The fee will be applied to tuition upon enrollment. If an applicant submits a deposit and decides not to enroll in the fall, the deposit will be forfeited. All deposits must be submitted according to the deadline stated in the applicant’s acceptance email.

Below are the minimum requirements to the MSPCS program. 

• A B.S. or B.A. degree from a regionally accredited institution. The undergraduate degree and required coursework must be complete by August 15th, before fall enrollment in the MSPCS Program.
• Degree work must include one year of coursework with the corresponding laboratories for the following subjects:
  • General Biology
  • General or Inorganic Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physics

  A semester of Biochemistry with lab may be taken instead of a second semester of Organic Chemistry. AP credit may be used in place of one semester of the Physics requirement. If AP credit was received for one or more of the other courses listed above, one year of advanced courses with lab in the same discipline must be completed. All required courses must have the corresponding lab hours. Courses may be taken online, but labs must be taken in-person.

• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
• Official Test Scores: Applicants should submit scores from a professional entrance exam taken within the past two calendar years, such as the GRE, MCAT, or DAT. Official scores must be submitted by the application deadline.
  • While we encourage all applicants to take and submit one of these national exams to gain experience with their rigor and to increase their chances of admission to the MSPCS program, certain exemptions are available as outlined below:
    • Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher from their degree granting institution are exempt from this requirement.
    • Applicants already holding a master’s degree or higher are exempt from this requirement; however, a graduate degree transcript showing the degree conferred must be submitted as part of the required application materials.
    • Applicants currently enrolled in a graduate program who would like to request a test score exemption should email musmadmissionsgrad@mercer.edu for additional instructions.
  • Preferred minimum scores are:
    • GRE: 300 overall
    • MCAT: 490
    • DAT: 17 (Academic Average on old Score Reporting Scale) or 370 (Academic Average on new Score Reporting Scale)
• International applicants should refer to the International Applicant section below.

The following materials are required in order to complete an application for the Master of Science in Preclinical Sciences (MSPCS) program at Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM).

• Application: Complete and submit an online application for the MSPCS Program through the electronic application system. Create an account. Once the application cycle opens, select the Mercer University MSPCS program and appropriate Entry Term.
• Application Fee: In order to have a complete application, a non-refundable application fee of $50.00 for domestic applicants and $150.00 for international applicants is due. Only complete application files will be reviewed.
• Personal Essay: As part of the application, you will upload an essay of approximately 750 words discussing your educational goals related to the MSPCS program, your career goals utilizing the degree, and a summary of experience related to career goals (e.g. shadowing health professionals, employment in a healthcare setting, volunteering related to the profession). You should also mention whether you held a job or other extracurricular responsibilities during your undergraduate career. You may also address any circumstances that contributed to poor academic performance or to multiple withdrawals on your transcript.
• Resume/CV: As part of your application, you will upload a resume/CV.
• Official Transcripts: Submit official transcripts directly from the college and university for all college level work completed to earn a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, even if the credits were transferred to another institution and appear on a different transcript. Official transcripts are also required for any dual enrollment courses, post baccalaureate coursework taken to meet the requirements for admission, and for all graduate or professional degree coursework that you have completed.
  • Former and current Mercer University students do not need to request a Mercer University transcript but will need to submit all other transcripts.
  • Official transcripts should be submitted electronically directly from the institution to Mercer University School of Medicine. If your institution does not utilize electronic (PDF) delivery, send to MUSM Admissions, Mercer University School of Medicine, 1501 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31207. MUSM cannot accept transcripts emailed to us by the applicant.
  • How To Order Your Official Transcripts
    • For quickest delivery, MUSM prefers that you select electronic (PDF) delivery.
    • Visit your previous or current institution’s Registrar’s Office website and search “transcripts.”
    • Follow the instructions for ordering your official transcript.
    • When prompted, select Mercer University School of Medicine as the recipient if available. If an email is needed, use musmadmissions@mercer.edu.
      • Parchment: Delivery Destination (Mercer University School of Medicine Admissions)
      • National Student Clearinghouse: Who (College or University); School (Mercer University); Department (Not in List); send electronically to musmadmissions@mercer.edu
• Domestic applicants who completed all or part of their education abroad are required to have their foreign educational credentials evaluated by an independent evaluation service such as World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators. Additionally, we will accept foreign credential evaluations certified by either the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES ) or the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (ACCRAO). A Course-by-Course and Grade Point Average Equivalent Evaluation is required.
  • Please contact musmadmissionsgrad@mercer.edu to verify that we accept your preferred evaluation service and receive submission directions. We accept only official evaluation reports submitted directly to Mercer University School of Medicine by the evaluation company. MUSM cannot accept transcript evaluations emailed by the student.
• International applicants should refer to the International Applicant section below.
• Official Test Scores: Submit test scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), Medical College Admissions test (MCAT), or Dental Admissions Test (DAT) taken within the previous two calendar years.
  • Enter all tests to be submitted on your application. If you have scheduled but not yet taken your exam, please enter your scheduled test date.
  • Testing dates should be scheduled appropriately so that official scores can be received by MUSM prior to the application deadline.
  • Details for submission of each type of exam are as follows:
    • GRE: submit official test scores to MUSM through ETS using the institutional code 5409 and department code 0000. Also upload a copy of your Test Taker Score Report in your application.
    • MCAT: Graduate applicants cannot send scores directly through AMCAS. Instead, enter your score report authorization code and your AMCAS ID in the Test Scores section of your application, along with your numerical scores and a PDF of your MCAT Score Report. See how to create an authorization code to release an official score report on the AAMC website. If you have scheduled but not yet taken your exam, please enter your scheduled test date.
    • DAT: upload a pdf copy of a complete DAT Score Report downloaded from the applicant’s testing service online account.
  • While we encourage all applicants to take and submit one of these national exams to gain experience with their rigor and to increase their chances of admission to the MSPCS program, certain exemptions are available as outlined below:
    • Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher from their degree granting institution are exempt from this requirement.
    • Applicants already holding a master’s degree or higher are exempt from this requirement; however, a graduate degree transcript showing the degree conferred must be submitted as part of the required application materials.
    • Applicants currently enrolled in a graduate program who would like to request a test score exemption should email musmadmissionsgrad@mercer.edu for additional instructions.
• Letters of Recommendation (LOR): Submit at least two letters of reference from college professors or other individuals who have taught you or have supervised your work. These letters should be submitted by the letter writers through the application system or by email to musmadmissionsgrad@mercer.edu.
  • Letters of Recommendation can be transferred from your previous MD Application to your MSPCS application. These LOR must be from the same MD term of entry as the MSPCS term of entry you are applying to. Please email musmadmissionsgrad@mercer.edu to make this request.
  • LOR Tips: the program prefers academic letters of recommendation. A minimum of two letters is required for the application, but you may submit additional LOR if desired. Letters of recommendation should be written on official letterhead, if available, and signed by the author.

The MS Preclinical Sciences program is not currently accepting International Applicants for Fall 2026.