Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program Admission Requirements
Admission to KCU’s Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program is competitive and based on several factors that indicate the applicant is a good fit for our mission. These factors include academic success, clinical exposure, research experience, leadership skills and community involvement.
Admission requirements for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program are as follows:
I. Completed AACOMAS Application.
II. MCAT Score
MCAT scores are accepted three years prior to entry, i.e., for July 2026 entry, scores need to be from May 2023 or later.
III. Bachelor’s Degree
Bachelor’s degree has to be from an accredited university or college for admission to the College of Osteopathic Medicine. This requirement may be waived for students enrolled in KCU-COM partner programs.
IV. Prerequisite undergraduate coursework (completed with a grade of C or better)
- Biological Sciences: 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours)
- Biochemistry: 3 semester hours (4.5 quarter hours)
- Chemistry: 13 semester hours (19.5 quarter hours)
- Physics: 8 semester hours (12 quarter hours)
- *Human Anatomy: 4 semester hours (6 quarter hours)
*Course is strongly recommended, but not required.
V. Two letters of recommendation
Letters must be dated within two years of matriculation year (i.e., if starting classes at KCU in July 2026, letters must be dated no earlier than May 2024)
- One from a pre-med advisor or committee; may substitute a science faculty member
- One from a physician (DO or MD)
- Additional letters may be submitted on your behalf in addition to required letters
VI. Experience in the healthcare field (shadowing, volunteer, work, etc.)
VII. Health & Minimum Technical Standards
All candidates and enrolled medical students must meet health and technical standards to be admitted to, participate in, and graduate from the osteopathic medical education programs of KCU. Applicants are advised to review this policy online.