MSBS-to-D.O. Pathway

Interested in our D.O. program? 

We offer a fast track admission program through our Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences degree. Complete all the requirements and move straight into our Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program after gradation.  

Guaranteed Acceptance

• Students enrolled in the MSBS program who achieve an overall program score of 85% or higher will be granted guaranteed acceptance to WVSOM.
• Students will not be required to take the MCAT.
• Student having no professionalism issues while in the MSBS program.
• Students must provide a letter of recommendation from faculty of the MSBS program. 
• Students must meet the admissions requirements of the D.O. program.

Guaranteed Interviews

• Students who graduate from the MSBS program but do not meet the 85% average will receive guaranteed admission interviews to WVSOM.
• Interviews will be conducted by WVSOM admissions and members of the WVSOM admissions committee.
• Students must provide a letter of recommendation from a faculty of the MSBS program prior to their interview.
• Recommendations will be made on case by case basis, after the interview.
• Students must meet the admissions requirements of the D.O. program.

View the D.O. Application Requirements