3+1 Accelerated Pathway to Medical School for Driven Students
What if you could earn your Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biomedical Sciences from Liberty University, start medical school one year early, and have the MCAT requirement waived? Introducing LU MED 3+1, an accelerated pathway between Liberty University’s School of Health Sciences and the Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM) that offers a distinct advantage to outstanding undergraduate students who wish to become osteopathic physicians.
There are two types of physicians in the United States who are granted full practice rights in both surgery and medicine. Allopathic physicians (MD) and Osteopathic physicians (DO) must complete four years of medical education, pass two national board examinations, and complete residency requirements in their respective specialties. The most significant difference between these two physicians is that osteopathic physicians are required to complete an additional 200 clinical hours in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM).
Advantages of LU MED BS/DO Program
Qualified program applicants are invited to interview for this accelerated path that offers the following benefits:
- The MCAT requirement is waived.
- B.S. degree requirements are satisfied by the successful completion of LUCOM year one classes (OMS 1).
- Successful applicants begin medical school one year early.
3+1 Program Overview
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 | Year 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUCOM OMS 1 | LUCOM OMS 2 | LUCOM OMS 3 | LUCOM OMS 4 | |||
| Undergrad Freshman | Undergrad Sophomore | Undergrad Junior | Undergrad Senior |
LU MED Program Eligibility
To be considered for LU MED, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be enrolled as a full-time student in the B.S. in Biomedical Sciences program at Liberty University
- Have all prerequisite sciences completed on the residential campus at Liberty University
- Have no record of withdrawals from any prerequisite courses
- Earn and maintain a minimum 3.7 science GPA
- Receive an invitation to the program
- Complete an interview with the LU MED program committee
LU MED Program Details
Can I still receive my undergraduate scholarships to help offset tuition when I begin at LUCOM?
Can I still apply for the program if I have a 3.69 science GPA?
What happens if I fail a class during the first year of medical school? Can I still receive my B.S. degree from Liberty?
Dr. Blais currently serves as my pre-med advisor. Can he help me with this program, too?
Can I transfer into Liberty University from other colleges the required LUCOM premedical science courses?
What are my options if I change my mind during my first year of medical school or if I fail?
When do first-year classes start at LUCOM?
For more information, please contact LUCOM Admissions