{"id":6935,"date":"2021-10-08T14:07:31","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T21:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"\/osteopathic\/?post_type=program&#038;p=6935"},"modified":"2026-01-16T16:14:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T00:14:07","slug":"requirements","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"\/osteopathic\/programs\/doctor-of-osteopathic-medicine\/requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/osteopathic\/images\/students-and-kraatz-around-body-with-ipad.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"Students working in the gross anatomy lab\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      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          \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content lg:w-7\/12 2xl:w-7\/12\">\n        <h3 class=\"dt-fancy-title\">Application Process<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"dt-fancy-title\">Step 1: Prerequisites And Application Requirement<\/h4>\n<p>The first step in the admissions process is to ensure you are on track to complete both the\u00a0course prerequisites\u00a0and\u00a0application requirements (see below)\u00a0in time to apply for your preferred year of entry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>International Students<\/strong>: We do not require a separate application or fee, and you should be prepared to meet all of the prerequisite and application requirements as outlined. If you need assistance with immigration (I-20 form, F-1 visa, SEVIS, etc.), our International Student Services (ISS) staff are available to help you.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/international\/international-welcome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visit the ISS website<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"dt-fancy-title\">Step 2: Make Yourself A Competitive Candidate<\/h4>\n<p>Admission to the program is competitive so you should strive to not only meet, but exceed the minimum requirements. To get an idea of the competitiveness of those accepted into the class, we recommend that you view our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/osteopathic\/programs\/competitive\/\">Competitive Class Stats<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"dt-fancy-title\">Step 3: Preparing And Submitting Your Application<\/h4>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/osteopathic\/programs\/doctor-of-osteopathic-medicine\/apply-now\/\">apply now<\/a>\u00a0page will provide you with step-by-step instructions as well as an application checklist. There are a number of supporting materials that make up your completed application, and it is essential that you carefully follow the checklist to ensure that you properly submit these pieces by the deadline.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Please be sure to review information about Prerequisite Courses and\u00a0Application Requirements in the sections below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              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RECOMMENDED<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Biochemistry<\/li>\n<li>Genetics<\/li>\n<li>Physiology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>ALL \u200bPREREQUISITES:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be completed at a regionally accredited U.S institution, institution recognized by the USDE, or its equivalent abroad<\/li>\n<li>Must be completed by June 1 of the year you plan to enter the program (if accepted)<\/li>\n<li>College Level Equivalency Program, IB credits, and AP credits are accepted for prerequisite courses as long as the course credits are specified on the transcript and are class specific<\/li>\n<li>All coursework taken from non-U.S. institutions (excluding Canada) must be submitted to an approved service for evaluation.\u00a0 See the <a href=\"\/osteopathic\/programs\/doctor-of-osteopathic-medicine\/foreign\/\">Foreign Coursework<\/a> page for more information.<\/li>\n<li>COMP does not accept alternative educational experience or professional training to meet admissions requirement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n          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baccalaureate degree as a requirement for matriculation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Completion of the majority of prerequisite courses listed.<\/p>\n<p>Completion of a minimum of 90 semester units from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent abroad at time of application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Submitted official\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/students\/applying\/mcat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)<\/a>\u00a0scores to AACOMAS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scores cannot be older than three (3) years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u200bTwo letters of recommendation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One (1) from a physician (MD or DO only, DO preferred)<\/li>\n<li>One (1) from a science professor OR from a university health professions committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Proof of Legal U.S. Residency \u2013 If Required<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>International applicants, or any other applicants who are not U.S. citizens and who are 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