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Hi. I don't have a definite answer for you, I would say probably not but you can call NOVA and LECOM to find out. They might make acceptions if you have all the necessary courses, but I really am not sure.
Yo SB, Im a first year here at LECOM Bradenton and one of my classmates, a good friend, doesnt have a BS. He had 126 credits I think and needs like 4 more or something. But LECOM never said anything to him about finishing his BS. So, yes it is possible at LECOM, but I'm not positive about NOVA.
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You would have to check the policy with each school. I know PCOM requires you complete your Bachelor's before matriculation.
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spongiebob said:
Most med schools do not have a requirement for a bachelor's degree. I would ask the school for more details.
I know for sure that OSU-COM does not.
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Finish your BS... that will take you longer.. but it is a degree in your pocket.
Plus a sence of accomplishment, whenever I feel stupid the degree on my wall reminds me that is not the case.
Plus a sence of accomplishment, whenever I feel stupid the degree on my wall reminds me that is not the case.
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I agree with Docbill. Also, you may want to check with the state licensing boards (where you want to practice) whether they require undergrad degree as one of the requirements along with medical degree.
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OSUdoc08 said:
In fact, this is one reason most med schools have set the minimum requirement to apply to be 90 credit hours. I say apply and go for it. There isn't a whole lot to loose by matriculating 1 year earlier than if you finished your undergrad degree. The only downfall is if a school weights the BS diploma heavy then you are only spitting in the wind by applying. Big deal, then all you have to do is finish your degree. So your out however many $$$$$$$ from applications. If the chance is worth it to you, then do it.
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They require a very high GPA/MCAT to do so. Consider this statement from KCOM's admissions department:spongiebob said:
Applicants seeking admission with the intention of not having a degree prior to matriculation are required to have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade-point average overall, a 3.5 science grade-point average on a 4.0 scale, and a composite MCAT score of at least a 28.
All the others probably have similar requirements whether or not articulated.JMHO: Best to just finish a bachelor's degree, you couldn't be too far off from something if you already have over 100 hours (I already have like 138 and no bachelor's degree yet). You will be better off all around. I personally went into undergrad intending to do just what you are talking about, then I found that I like to learn so much that I ended up with a double major and a minor and an intent to earn a DO/PhD as well! Med school can wait a little longer, and I will be smarter going into it. So much for my original plan. If I don't get in this year I am going for an MS in cell or micro.
