Key Takeaways:

• The Tiber Health MSMS partnership model enables universities to launch a rigorous graduate health sciences program quickly while maintaining academic control and minimizing operational risk.
• Our partner institutions demonstrate how the program supports enrollment growth, workforce development, and expanded access to healthcare careers across different institutional missions.
• By becoming a Tiber Health partner, universities can strengthen student outcomes and position themselves as leaders in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Across higher education, institutions are seeking innovative ways to expand graduate offerings, strengthen student outcomes, and respond to workforce shortages in healthcare. The university partnership model developed by Tiber Health through its Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS) program offers a compelling solution—one that combines academic rigor, technology-enabled learning, and scalable program delivery.

University administrators want to expand their health science pathways efficiently, sustainably, and with measurable impact. The MSMS University Partner network demonstrates how institutions can achieve these goals while maintaining full academic ownership of their programs.

A Scalable Model for Growth, Enrollment, and Student Success

The MSMS program is designed to mirror the academic rigor of the first year of medical school, providing students with a strong foundation in biomedical sciences while creating a flexible and scalable pathway for universities to expand their graduate portfolios. The curriculum aligns closely with professional health education standards and prepares students for competitive health professions programs.

For universities, the partnership model functions as a comprehensive program infrastructure. Tiber Health provides the core curriculum, instructional design, faculty support, learning technology, and performance analytics, while the university partner retains control over admissions, tuition, accreditation alignment, and degree conferral. This balance allows institutions to maintain academic governance while accelerating program launch timelines.

The result is a model that addresses three of the most pressing priorities facing higher education leaders today: program expansion, enrollment growth, and student success.

Institutions can implement the MSMS program with:

• Reduced development timelines compared to building a new graduate program from scratch
• Lower upfront financial and operational risk
• Infrastructure to support measurable academic outcomes

Equally important, the program attracts a highly motivated student population—often recent graduates seeking to strengthen their academic credentials for medical or professional school, as well as career changers pursuing entry into healthcare fields. This demand has remained resilient even as undergraduate enrollment patterns shift nationwide.

Technology-Empowered Instruction and Advising

A defining feature of the Tiber partnership model is its integration of predictive analytics and academic support tools. Real-time performance tracking allows faculty and administrators to identify students who may benefit from intervention early in the term. These insights support data-informed decision-making, strengthen retention strategies, and provide documentation for accreditation and assessment processes.

For administrators responsible for enrollment management, academic affairs, or strategic planning, the MSMS program offers a practical pathway to expand graduate education while maintaining accountability for student outcomes.

A Growing Network of University Partners

Institutions across the United States have adopted the MSMS curriculum to expand their health sciences offerings, strengthen pathways into professional programs, and serve regional workforce needs.

Our current partners represent a wide range of institutional missions, geographic regions, and student populations.

Private and Regional Universities Expanding Health Sciences Capacity

Institutions such as Jacksonville University and University of Bridgeport have leveraged the MSMS partnership to broaden their graduate health sciences portfolios and attract new student populations interested in medical and clinical careers.

For these universities, the program supports:

• Strategic enrollment growth in graduate education
• Expansion of health-related academic offerings
• Strengthened positioning in competitive regional markets

Similarly, Hawaiʻi Pacific University has used the partnership to provide students in the Pacific region with expanded access to medical sciences preparation without requiring relocation to mainland institutions. This regional accessibility aligns closely with workforce development goals in areas facing healthcare shortages.

Faith-Based and Mission-Driven Institutions

Faith-based universities have also adopted the MSMS model to align academic growth with their institutional missions.

For example, Southeastern University and Bethel University have integrated the program into their graduate offerings to create new pathways for students pursuing service-oriented careers in healthcare.

These institutions often emphasize:

• Service to community and underserved populations
• Ethical leadership in healthcare professions
• Holistic student development

The MSMS program complements these priorities by providing a rigorous academic framework that prepares students for professional training while supporting institutional values.

Institutions Advancing Access and Workforce Diversity

Several partner universities serve student populations historically underrepresented in health professions, positioning the MSMS program as a tool for expanding access to medical and healthcare careers.

For instance, Simmons College of Kentucky—a historically Black college—has implemented the program to strengthen pathways into medicine and related professions for students who may face barriers to entry into traditional medical education pipelines. Likewise, Southern California University of Health Sciences integrates the program within a broader ecosystem of health professions education, connecting students to careers across multiple disciplines.

These partnerships demonstrate how the MSMS model can support institutional commitments to:

• Workforce development
• Health equity
• Community engagement
• Educational access

Creating Pathways into the Healthcare Workforce

Healthcare workforce shortages continue to affect communities across the country, placing new demands on universities to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. Graduate programs that bridge the gap between undergraduate education and professional training are becoming increasingly important in this effort.

The MSMS program supports this mission by creating structured pathways into a wide range of health professions, including:

• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Physician assistant studies
• Clinical and biomedical research
• Healthcare administration roles

Graduates typically pursue one of three outcomes:

• Admission to a medical or professional health program
• Enrollment in another graduate healthcare degree
• Employment in healthcare-related fields

For universities, these outcomes translate into stronger graduate placement metrics, enhanced institutional reputation, and measurable contributions to regional workforce development initiatives.

Why University Partnerships Matter Now

Higher education is navigating a period of rapid change. Demographic shifts, financial pressures, and workforce demands are reshaping institutional strategy.

In this environment, successful institutions are:

• Expanding high-demand graduate programs
• Leveraging technology to improve outcomes
• Building partnerships to share risk and resources
• Aligning academic offerings with workforce needs

The MSMS University Partner model addresses all four priorities simultaneously. It allows universities to move quickly, scale responsibly, and deliver measurable results—without sacrificing academic quality or institutional independence.

Become a Tiber Health University Partner

Universities have a critical role to play in preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Partnerships that combine academic excellence, operational efficiency, and student-centered innovation will define the future of health sciences education.

By partnering with Tiber Health, your institution can:

• Launch a high-impact graduate program
• Expand enrollment and revenue opportunities
• Strengthen student outcomes
• Contribute to the healthcare workforce pipeline

Join a growing network of universities committed to advancing health sciences education and student success: contact Tiber Health today.