Dual Admission - Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
The doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) degree is a seven-year or eight-year program. The seven-year program is a combined program; students will follow a three-year prescribed course of study in the undergraduate biology major. Students will be awarded a bachelor of science degree on successful completion of the first year of medical education at the College of Osteopathic Medicine. In the eight-year program, students will complete the four-year undergraduate biology major and be awarded a bachelor of science degree before starting their medical education. Students in both programs will receive the doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) degree after completion of successful study at the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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OVERVIEW OF REQUIREMENTS |
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Degrees: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) |
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Years to Complete |
3+4 |
4+4 |
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ACT/SAT and GPA |
29/1300 and 3.5 |
25/1150 and 3.5 |
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Student Type |
Day |
Day |
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Years Math Years Science Years English |
4 4 4 |
4 3 4 |
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Required Courses: 2 SCIENCE + 1 MATH |
Biology*, Chemistry, Pre-Calc** |
Biology*, Chemistry, Pre-Calc** |
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Letters of Recommendation |
Science Teacher |
Science Teacher |
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Preadmission Interview |
Yes |
Yes |
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UNDERGRADUATE REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM |
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Undergraduate Major |
Biology |
Biology |
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Cumulative GPA |
3.3 |
3.2 |
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GPA in the Major |
3.3 |
3.2 |
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Minimum Grade in Each Prerequisite Course |
C+ |
C+ |
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Required Test Score |
MCAT |
MCAT |
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2nd Interview |
Yes |
Yes |
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Degree Required |
No |
Yes |
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Credits Required |
90 Major & general education coursework must be completed |
120 |
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Transfer students are not eligible to apply to the Health Professions dual admission programs **Functions, Probability and Statistics, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry may be substituted for Pre Calculus *Living Environment, Anatomy and Physiology may be substituted for Biology |
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