Bachelor in Osteopathic Medicine - Pathway to D.O. (Dual Admission)
Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Programs
Key Information
Campus location
Fort Lauderdale, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
7 - 8 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 33,510
Application deadline
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Introduction
A Program for Future Osteopathic Physicians
Nova Southeastern University’s Dual Admission program in Osteopathic Medicine can prepare you to be a capable, confident, patient-centered doctor. Dual admission allows you to save a spot in NSU’s prestigious Doctor of Osteopathic program while you earn your bachelor’s degree, so you can prepare for your future from your first day as an undergraduate student.
With a focus on educating compassionate healers, our osteopathic medicine program could be the first step on your journey to joining one of the fastest-growing health professions in the country. It combines cutting-edge technology and scientific discovery with compassionate care and humanism, creating doctors who put their patients first.
Program overview
The Dual Admission Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program takes seven or eight years to complete.
The seven-year program (3+4) is a combined program; students will follow a three-year prescribed course of study in any undergraduate major. Students will be awarded a bachelor's degree upon successful completion of the first year of medical education at the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
In the eight-year program (4+4), students will complete an undergraduate major and be awarded a bachelor's degree before starting their medical education.
Students in both programs will receive the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree after completion of the program.
Admissions
Career Opportunities
What Can You Do with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree?
The Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program will prepare you to treat patients holistically and promote disease prevention as an Osteopathic Physician. You’ll put theory into practice and advance your experience with clinical rotations, including three months in a rural setting.
NSU’s D.O. allows you to pursue medical, surgical, and obstetric specialties in professional internships and residencies. No matter which path you choose, you’ll learn to regard the body as an integrated whole and focus on preventive care to maximize the health of your patients.
Related Careers
- Osteopathic physician
- Medical researcher
- Professor
Competencies
- Embrace the osteopathic medical model;
- Possess both humanitarian and intellectual qualities to best serve the whole person;
- Understand and meet the unique needs of chronically underserved populations.
Career Potential
- 7% Growth (Job Outlook 2018–2028)
- $208,000 (Median Pay, 2019)
- 756,800 (Number of Jobs as of 2018)
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics