New Guaranteed Acceptance Pathway to CHSU Medical School Announced
February 19, 2026
California Health Sciences University is excited to announce its Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) program now offers Guaranteed Acceptance and Guaranteed Interview Pathways to its medical school for enrolled CHSU-MSBS students.
Qualifying students must apply to the CHSU Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program through AACOMAS by the March 1st application deadline and meet the requirements below.
| MSBS Pathway Requirements to CHSU-COM | Guaranteed Acceptance | Guaranteed Interview |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester MSBS Minimum GPA: | 3.5 | 3.2 |
| Minimum MCAT Score: | 502 | 501 |
| AACOMAS Application Submitted by: | March 1st | March 1st |
| Submit Qualifying MCAT Score by: | March 1st | First Release Day in May |
| Application Includes: | Letters of Recommendation (LORs) One LOR must be from MSBS program | Letters of Recommendation (LORs) One LOR must be from MSBS program |
| Application Includes: | Transcripts | Transcripts |
| Other Requirements: | Complete CHSU-COM Admissions Process and Procedures (Secondary Application, Interview, Committee, and Dean Review) | Complete CHSU-COM Admissions Secondary Application |
What is the MSBS Program?
The Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) program in the CHSU College of Biosciences and Health Professions, offers a one-year program to help students strengthen their academic credentials and critical thinking skills before pursuing a healthcare profession career. The CHSU MSBS program can help:
- boost GPA and MCAT scores,
- enhance application competitiveness for medical school or other health professions,
- improve academic success through personalized support,
- apply to med school with our Guaranteed Acceptance and Guaranteed Interview Pathways to the CHSU Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Program!
Find more information on the website at https://healthprofessions.chsu.edu/admissions/#guaranteed-acceptance.