Partnership with PNWU

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Master of Arts in Medical Sciences Program (PNWU-MAMS) is currently reserving six seats per application cycle year dedicated to highly qualified Pacific Lutheran University applicants.

Six MAMS seats reserved for PLU graduates

PLU-NSCI seats will remain open until filled or until July 1 of the application cycle. Qualified students must meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum admission requirements
  • 3.2 cumulative GPA or better
  • 492 on the MCAT or better
  • Complete interview with PNWU, upon request

PNWU Master of Arts in Medical Sciences Program

The PNWU Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) degree prepares students for careers in health care through a diverse curriculum. Gain academic strength for health care professional programs and develop competence, cultural awareness, and compassion. Explore various health care professions, engage in leadership, community service, and research opportunities alongside fellow students.

Starts in the fallOne-year programAccepts 30-40 students for each new class
Approximately 92% of MAMS graduates go on to a health professional school (i.e. DO, MD, PT, OT, PA, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Optometry, Podiatry)Over the past 11 years, 6 PLU graduates completed the MAMS program and went on to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) ProgramPNWU has agreed to reserve six seats per application cycle year for highly qualified PLU College of Natural Science (PLU-NSCI) applicants

Master of Arts in Medical Sciences (MAMS) Prerequisite Courses:

  • English Composition and Literature 6 Semester Hours/9 Quarter Hours
  • General Chemistry 8 Semester Hours/12 Quarter Hours
  • Organic Chemistry 8 Semester Hours/12 Quarter Hours
  • Physics 8 Semester Hours/12 Quarter Hours
  • Biological Sciences 8 Semester Hours/12 Quarter Hours

PLU Equivalent Prerequisite Courses:

  • FYEP 101 (FW), 102 (FD)
  • CHEM 115 & 116
    • MATH 140 is a pre-requisite for CHEM 115
  • CHEM 331 & 332 (with accompanying labs)
  • PHYS 125 & 126 or 153 & 154 (with accompanying labs)
  • BIOL 225, 226