DO Schools Pre-Requisties

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Are DO Schools Pre-Reqs the same as MD school pre-reqs usually? i.e. bio, chem, physics, organic, english, or are they any different than MD schools? I am planning on applying to DO schools, but I am graduating in May, so I am hoping that I don't have to take any extra classes to fulfill any special DO requirements.

Thanks for your help

 

[DrMom]

They're the same as MD prereqs. There is, of course, some variation from school to school as far as extra pre-reqs go.

Here's some info for you: Osteopathic schools' prerequisites

 

[v-lander]

When schools ask for two semesters of biology, does that specifically mean the gen. biology sequence (for pre-med), or can other biology courses fit into the biology pre-requisites (for example-microbiology, anatomy, physiology, anatomy, genetics, etc.)? Thanks

 

[Amy B]

This is so irritating. I was asked this week if I had to take the MCAT because I was applying to DO school. And then to follow up that brillant comment my in-laws called my husband to ask what restrictions I was going to have because I was going to be like a PA and they know they have to work under a doctor's supervision. GRRRRRRR, AAAAAAAAAAAAAUGGGGGGGGGGGGG😡

Ok,ok, I am done ranting for the moment.


To the OP, read drmom's link for the info you seek.
To V-lander You have to take general bio I and II with labs for both of them. The classes you listed are counted as higher level electives and are also good to have.

 

[osteo emt]

Actually i believe u can take almost any basic bio courses. I only took general bioI, but took a whole bunch of other bio; ie. a&p, micro, ecology, genetics, etc. I was never questioned on whether i took the gen bio sequence. I think they just want a certain # of credits in bio unless they specifically designate a course. so if u have other bio i wouldnt worry but call schools to make sure.