do all D.O schools require a BS/BA?

[saltmania]

I asked this question earlier in the pre-allo forum....but I'm curious about Osteopathic medical schools...Do all D.O schools require a BS/BA as a prerequisite ?

 

[dr.z]

No. You have to check with each school on their policy.

 

[MikeyLu2010]

you have to have a college degree

 

[n0chi]

you have to have a college degree

some dont, for example, unecom only requires 3 years of undergrad completed.

 

[wook]

No. You have to check with each school on their policy.

Correct. Go to http://www.do-online.osteotech.org/index.cfm?PageID=sir_college and look at each school of interest to see what their requirements are. Several in Texas only require 90 undergraduate hours.


Wook

 

[MikeyLu2010]

i think thats messed up...o well

 

[dr.z]

i think thats messed up...o well

Not all allopathic schools require degree either.

 

[MikeyLu2010]

are yall talking about the medical programs..where highschool students are accepted into a program that is affiliated with a university..and they complete 3 or 4 years of undergrad..and immediately gain acceptance to a medical school without MCATS...because IMO thats ok....

 

[Raven Feather]

Yes, some will say the minimum needed is 90 credits, however, most will strongly advise expect to complete a Bachelors before matriculation. I think it would put an applicant at a great disadvantage. Sure you hear of a handful getting in without a degree, but they are in the minority.

 

[Zerosixjt]

Since a lot of students apply to MD/DO school at the end of their junior year, most schools require 90 credit hours + all the pre-recs, but they expect that you will finish your degree before you enter.