Master of Medical Science (MMS)

Saint Francis University offers a Master of Medical Science (MMS) degree through a collaborative agreement with various academic institutions. This degree is offered to physician assistant students enrolled in their clinical year of training who hold a bachelor's degree. The MMS program consists of the following four online courses (13 credits) and is completed with the acceptance of 20 transfer credits from the affiliated physician assistant program. Requirements for Degree Conferral Once all requirements for the MMS degree have been completed, the student will be awarded a Master of Medical Science Degree from Saint Francis University at the University's next official graduation date. Students are encouraged to participate in the SFU graduation ceremony in May. Major Requirements: Students will progress through the MMS program as a cohort starting when they begin their clinical rotations at their affiliated PA program. MMS 503 - Research Methodology MMS 507 - Advanced Pharmacology MMS 513 - Clinical Residency Project MMS 521 - Clinical Applications in Primary Care