FAQ

The MSPCS program does offer a linkage to the Mercer University School of Medicine Doctor of Medicine Program. More details about the application process and admission requirements are available on the MSPCS Linkage Program page.

The application process opens on March 1 of each year. Detailed application requirements and the Link to Apply are available on the MSPCS Admissions Requirements page.

Applicants are notified by email when all application materials have been received (online application, transcripts, test scores and two letters of recommendation). All application materials must be received before an applicant’s file is complete and ready for review for admission. Application files must be complete by the application deadline for consideration for fall admission.

Applicants should contact the School of Medicine Admissions Office via email at musmadmissionsgrad@mercer.edu  if they have not received an email and want to know which materials are missing from their file.

Yes, if the coursework counted as part of your degree. You should submit transcripts for all college level work completed to earn a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, even if that work was transferred in to another institution and shows on another transcript. You also must submit transcripts for post baccalaureate coursework taken to meet the requirements for admission and transcripts for all graduate or professional degree coursework that you have completed. Detailed application requirements and the Link to Apply are available on the MSPCS Admissions Requirements page.

Applicants should submit either GRE, MCAT or DAT scores taken within the last two years.

• 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 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. 

Do not take your professional school entrance exam (MCAT, DAT, etc.) until you have fully prepared! If you need a test score for MSPCS admissions, please take the general GRE exam, scheduling the test so that scores are available before the application deadline and making your best attempt to do well on this exam.

Detailed application requirements and the Link to Apply are available on the MSPCS Admissions Page.

For GRE score report transmission from ETS to Mercer university School of Medicine, use the Designated Institution (DI) code 5409 and department code 0000.

No. You will need to download your score report as a pdf from your online account (include a current verification code) and upload it to your application. If that is not an option, then you must scan the official paper report that you received from the testing service. Do not submit a screenshot of a partial score report.

Only Letters of Recommendation can be transferred from your M.D. application. After submitting your application, you must contact the School of Medicine Admissions Office at 478-301-5423 or musmadmissionsgrad@mercer.edu  to request that letters be transferred from your M.D. application to your MSPCS application.

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: upload a pdf copy of a complete MCAT Score Report downloaded from the applicant’s testing service online account. The report should include a current verification code.
• DAT: upload a pdf copy of a complete DAT Score Report downloaded from the applicant’s testing service online account

If you have not yet taken your exam, enter your scheduled test date.

All tests must be taken within the previous two calendar years.  Please contact MUSM Admissions at musmadmissionsgrad@mercer.edu with any questions.

The preferred minimum test scores are:

• GRE: 300 overall
• MCAT: 490
• DAT: 17 (Academic Average)

The minimum GPA for admission is 2.8. Historically, the average undergraduate GPA for each class has been 3.23 – 3.25. The Admissions Committee places more weight on academic performance during the junior and senior years. Use the application essay to explain academic difficulty or gaps in your academic transcript (such as leaves of absence).

Letters: Two letters are required. Make sure these letters are submitted on time and are written by people who have supervised your work and know you well. Letters from employment supervisors are acceptable. At least one letter from an academic professor is preferred.

Essay: Clearly explain your reasons for seeking admission, your career goals, and your experiences related to your career goals. Include reasons for any academic deficiencies on your transcript or for time away from academic studies. Please proofread your essay to correct typographical errors and to make sure that your statements are clear and logical. The essay is part of the online application.

Resume/CV: Your resume/cv allows the admissions committee to better understand the experiences you bring to the program.

Tuition prices may change from year to year. Learn more about our current tuition rates and ways to fund your education on our Financial Planning page.

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.