Apply to the Master of Medical Science Program

Please review the application procedures and then apply for the LECOM Master of Medical Science degree program.

Applicants to the LECOM Master of Medical Science (MMS) program must complete an online application. Click the link above to be directed to an MMS Inquiry form. You will have the option of choosing the Bradenton campus, the Erie campus or both. Within a few days of submitting the form, The Office of Admissions will provide you a username and password to access the portal where you will log in and fill out the application. Submission of the application requires a $50 non-refundable application fee payable by credit card.

Applicants must have a minimum 2.7 science grade point average. Successful candidates typically have both science and overall grade point averages of 3.2 or above.

Applicants to the Erie Campus- Master of Medical Science

Applicants must submit to LECOM:
  • A completed online application prior to July 1 annually.
  • $50 application fee.
  • One letter of recommendation from a premedical/pre-health committee OR
    two letters from core science professors from the applicant’s undergraduate/graduate school.
  • Original copies of:
    • DAT scores for those interested in the School of Dental Medicine.
    • If taken, MCAT scores for those interested in the College of Medicine or School of Podiatric Medicine.
    • In lieu of MCAT scores only, LECOM may use an Academic Index Score (AIS) that is calculated using undergraduate and any graduate GPA, ACT, and/or SAT Critical Reading and Math scores.
    • Original copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts

    The College will take into consideration the highest MCAT score result from an exam taken within the past three years from the point of the application. LECOM will not combine tests to “super-score” an exam.

    Applicants to the Bradenton – Master of Medical Science

    Applicants must submit to LECOM:
    • Completed online application prior to June 1 annually.
    • $50 application fee.
    • Two letters of recommendation from the applicant’s undergraduate/graduate school. Either one letter of recommendation from a premedical/pre-health committee and one letter from a core science professor OR two letters from core science professors
    • Original copies of:
      • DAT scores for those interested in the School of Dental Medicine;
        • In lieu of MCAT scores only, LECOM may use an Academic Index Score (AIS) that uses undergraduate and any graduate GPAs in a formula calculation with ACT and/or SAT Critical Reading and Math scores. See below for the AIS calculator.
        • Original copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

        For both campuses, applications will be reviewed when an application file is complete. A file is considered complete when all documents listed above are received.

        Other important information to consider:

        • The MMS-Bradenton Program begins in July each year and is completed in April the following year, with graduation in June.
        • The MMS-Erie Program begins in August of each year and is completed in May of the following year, with graduation in May.
        • The MMS is a one-year, non-thesis program.
        • The deadline to apply to the MMS-Bradenton Program is June 1st.
        • The deadline to apply to the MMS-Erie Program is July 1st.
        • Students who successfully complete the MMS program and apply to LECOM through the channels appropriate to their area of interest (medicine, dentistry, podiatric medicine, or pharmacy) and meet all other standards and requirements for admission, will be assured of an interview.

        Academic Index Score

        Your Academic Index Score can be calculated using either your ACT score and GPA, your SAT score and GPA or using both your ACT and SAT scores and GPA. Please select which method you would prefer to use.*

        If applying using the Academic Index Score, official test score reports (SAT or ACT) must also be submitted.

        Click the link below to be directed to an MMS Inquiry form. Once you click on the link, you will have the option of choosing the Bradenton campus, the Erie campus or both. The Office of Admissions will process your inquiry and within a few days of submitting the form, you will be provided with a username and password to log in and fill out the application. Submission of the application requires a $50 non-refundable application fee payable by credit card.

        Apply for the LECOM Master of Medical Science degree program.