Admission Requirements — D.O.

Academic Prerequisites

Bachelor’s Degree

To be considered for admission, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university within the U.S. before the start of orientation.

Grade Point Average

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale or higher is recommended. In addition, a minimum science grade point average of 2.8 on a scale of 4.0 or higher is recommended. Prerequisite coursework requires a grade of C or higher.

Note: CLEP credits, AP credits and Pass/Fall credits cannot be used to meet prerequisite requirements.

Required Courses

You may apply while some coursework is still in progress, but all must be completed before starting at DMU. Required courses include:

• Biology/Zoology — 8 Semester Hours (labs required when available)
• General Chemistry — 8 Semester Hours (labs required when available)
• Organic Chemistry — 4 Semester Hours (labs required when available)
• Biochemistry — 3 Semester Hours
• Physics — 8 Semester Hours (labs required when available; up to 3 semester hours of statistics may substitute for 3 semester hours of physics)
• English, English Composition, Speech or Literature — 6 Semester Hours
• Recommended Courses: We also recommend courses in cell biology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, physiology and anatomy

MCAT

All applicants must submit Medical College Admission Test scores through the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service. Only scores from exams taken in 2022 or later will be accepted for the Fall 2025 class. Scores are reviewed individually and are not averaged with sub-scores from multiple examinations.

Clinical Exposure

While clinical exposure isn’t mandatory, it is recommended to help confirm your interest in and commitment to the osteopathic medical profession. This experience can include shadowing, paid positions or volunteer work. To establish a mentoring or shadowing relationship with an osteopathic physician, visit the American Osteopathic Association.

Other Important Requirements

Technical Standards

We encourage you to review DMU’s academic catalog for comprehensive technical standards. For information about accommodations, refer to the Accommodations in Education Policy.

Background Checks

Complete a criminal background check and drug screening through the DMU preferred vendor and process. Results must be released to DMU at your cost before matriculation. Students are required to disclose all past or present charges, convictions, dismissals, deferred judgments and expunged records related to a misdemeanor or felony. You are also obligated to disclose any additional charges and convictions that occur after completing the initial criminal background check. Admission to DMU may be revoked if misrepresentations or omissions from the application are found in the background check.

Note: DMU students must complete annual criminal background checks, including drug screening, while enrolled at DMU.

Previous Matriculants

Graduates with M.D., D.O. or equivalent programs (U.S. or international) are not eligible for consideration for admission to DMU’s D.O. program. Students who withdrew from a previous medical school in good standing for personal (not behavioral or academic) reasons will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Residency Status

Only U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents are eligible. Permanent resident applicants must provide a copy of their permanent resident card before admission.

Note: Applicants with “pending” residency status do not qualify for admission.

International Students

Non-U.S. citizens without permanent residency are not eligible for admission to the D.O. program. For more information, refer to DMU’s resources for international students.