College of Osteopathic Medicine Entrance Requirements

LECOM seeks applicants who not only have shown success in their science courses, but also have
proven themselves as well-rounded individuals who have done well overall in their academic
careers.
Applicants must meet the following minimum admissions requirements:
Applicants must complete a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university by the
time of enrollment. Applicants participating in special affiliated programs with LECOM and other
exceptions to this policy will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants must
have a minimum 2.7 science grade point average. Successful candidates typically have both science
and overall grade point averages of 3.2 or above.
Applicants must meet the following
specific course requirements:
- Biology: A minimum of eight semester hours, including
two semester hours of laboratory work. These eight hours may consist of general biology or zoology,
or a combination of biology, zoology and botany.
- Inorganic Chemistry: A minimum of eight
semester hours, including two semester hours of laboratory work.
- Organic Chemistry: A
minimum of eight semester hours, including two semester hours of laboratory work.
- Physics:
A minimum of eight semester hours, including two hours of laboratory work.
- English: A
minimum of six semester hours of composition and literature.
- Behavioral Sciences: A minimum
of six semester hours of courses in the behavioral sciences; i.e., psychology, sociology,
anthropology, medical ethics, or philosophy.
LECOM recommends that prospective
students consider taking advanced coursework, such as biochemistry, physiology, microbiology and/or
anatomy, if at all possible.
Each candidate must submit his or her most recent Medical
College Admission Test (MCAT) scores. MCAT scores taken within the past three years are acceptable.
Successful candidates typically have a mean MCAT score of 24.