Accelerated Degree Program with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
University of the Sciences has a special agreement with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) that could help you make a direct entry to medical school.
Our special arrangement with PCOM guarantees ten seats each year for qualified University of the Sciences students. Students in this program complete three years at University of the Sciences and four years at PCOM, or four years at University of the Sciences and four years at PCOM, earning both BS adn DO degrees.
Students qualify for the program by completing a series of steps while studying at University of the Sciences. Although this list of requirements may at first glance seem daunting, you are prepared and coached by your advisors every step of the way to help you achieve your goals:
- Notify your pre-med advisor and apply for consideration before the end of your freshman year at University of the Sciences.
- You will be asked to participate in an interview process.
- You will be required to maintain a 3.3 GPA as a freshman at University of the Sciences.
- You will be required to maintain at least a 3.5 in your second and third years, with no grade lower than a B-minus.
- Your SAT scores should total 1150 (for critical reading and math). If you chose to take the ACT, your composite score should be 25 or higher.
- During your third year at University of the Sciences, you’ll take the Medical College Admission Test and interview again with PCOM.