(Applicable to the 2026-2027 academic year and subject to change for subsequent matriculating years.)
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) students interested in applying to the Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM; Colorado or Utah campuses) will be evaluated by the MSBS Student Performance Committee (SPC) at the conclusion of each semester. This evaluation is based on academic performance and adherence to established professionalism criteria. The SPC will then recommend to the RVUCOM Admissions Committee whether the student demonstrates the aptitude for success in the RVUCOM Program and the professionalism expected to advance its mission and vision. This recommendation, coupled with an official AACOMAS application, following the requirements outlined below, will be used for consideration of an admissions decision to RVUCOM.
Application Process and Procedures:
Students recommended to RVUCOM by the MSBS SPC must submit an AACOMAS application. AACOMAS applications are considered submitted upon completing the application and paying the AACOMAS application fee. Students interested in applying to the RVUCOM (Colorado or Utah locations) will designate their location via the AACOMAS application, based on their current MSBS enrollment location.
The following dependencies are required for consideration beyond application submission:
Academic Criteria for MSBS Tier Status
MSBS Tier 1 Status: MSBS students that meet the following criteria will be considered for MSBS Tier 1 Status, beginning in January of the academic cycle:
Submit an RVUCOM AACOMAS application and be verified by AACOMAS
Complete the first semester of the MSBS Program
Achieve a fall semester GPA of at least 3.50, and a cumulative GPA of 3.30.
Meet the requirements of the MSBS Professionalism Criteria Rubric.
NOTE: If the cumulative GPA falls below a 3.30 at the end of the program, the student’s admission into the COM may be updated or rescinded.
MSBS Tier 2 Status: MSBS students that meet the following criteria will be considered for MSBS Tier 2 Status, beginning in May of the academic cycle:
Submit an RVUCOM AACOMAS application and be verified by AACOMAS
Complete the MSBS Program
Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.30
Meet the requirements of the MSBS Professionalism Criteria Rubric.
MSBS Tier 3 Status: MSBS students that meet the following criteria will be considered for MSBS Tier 3 Status, beginning in May of the academic cycle:
Submit an RVUCOM AACOMAS application and be verified by AACOMAS
Complete the MSBS Program
Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Meet the requirements of the MSBS Professionalism Criteria Rubric.
Students who do not meet a GPA of at least 3.0 are ineligible for the Tier pathway.
RVUCOM Admissions Decision:
MSBS students recommended by MSBS SPC will be evaluated by the RVUCOM Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee meets at least once a month to make a recommendation to the Dean relative to each applicant’s status. The recommendation can be to offer an acceptance, to place the applicant on the alternate list (Accept Pending Space or Waitlist), or to deny admission. The final decision will be made by the Dean.
RVU does not guarantee acceptance into any of its programs and will consider as many or as few MSBS students for admission as it deems appropriate.
Conditional Acceptance:
Matriculation to RVUCOM is contingent upon successful completion of the MSBS Program and all graduation requirements. For MSBS Tier 1, 2, and 3 Pathway applicants, matriculation to the RVUCOM is contingent upon:
Successful completion of the MSBS Program.
Final program GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Meeting all MSBS graduation requirements.
Meeting all RVUCOM matriculation requirements, including but not limited to a background check, drug testing, and vaccination requirements.
Meeting all MSBS Professionalism Criteria.