D.O. Application Requirements

Prerequisite Requirements

Students need to complete the following prerequisite coursework.

Courses

English - 6 semester hours
Behavioral Sciences - 6 semester hours
Biology / Zoology - 6 semester hours
Chemistry -12 semester hours / must include 3 hours of Biochemistry
Physics - 6 semester hours
Labs - 6 semester hours / 2 hours must be in Biology and the other 4 can be any combination of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics Labs

A grade of "C" or better must be earned in all prerequisite coursework. Applicants must complete a total of 90 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university.

Recommended Courses (optional)

Anatomy
Embryology
Cell Biology
Histology
Medical Microbiology
Modern Genetics
Physiology
Immunology
Psychology
Sociology

Screening Criteria to Receive a Supplemental Application, GPA & MCAT Score Averages

The information listed below is to guide you regarding what we are looking for in a student academically. Meeting the screening criteria or average GPA or MCAT scores listed below does not guarantee that a student will be selected for an interview or granted admission to WVSOM.

Screening Criteria Science GPA: 3.0
Screening Criteria MCAT: 490
Average Science GPA: 3.53
Average MCAT: 502

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