The MSP Admissions Committee is looking for applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to medical research as well as a service orientation. Life experiences, academic achievement and research experience are assessed through the application, letters of recommendation, and interviews. Students must submit separate applications to the School of Medicine for both the PhD and the MD. Application to the medical program is done through AMCAS (American Medical College Admissions Service). Both programs must accept applicants before they are admitted to the Medical Scientist Program.

A minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 (internet-based) or 550 (paper-based) is required.
The minimum required score for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is 6.5