Medicine, Osteopathic

Description

Rutgers-Camden offers joint BA/DO program with Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, NJ. Students will complete a three year curriculum at Rutgers-Camden and the traditional four year curriculum at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. The program is open to qualified high school graduates applying as first year students.

There are no restrictions on state of residency, but admissions is limited to citizens or permanent residents of the United States. All applicants to the joint program must provide proof of high school graduation. The high school grade point average, if applicable, rank-in class, along with two letters of recommendation from teachers/professors will be of primary importance in evaluating an applicant's credentials. Applicants are also required to submit scores of the SAT (minimum 1920 required) or the ACT (minimum 29 required).

After preliminary evaluation of applications by a joint admissions committee from Rutgers and Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, applicants will be invited for interviews at Rutgers-Camden and Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine. Applicants not invited for an interview or not selected for admission to the joint program shall be notified of the decision as soon as possible.

Preference will be given to students who complete their college admissions application by the priority deadline of December 1st. Students must be admitted to Rutgers-Camden first before completing the additional application instructions to apply to the joint program.

Detailed Course Facts

• USD 13683 Year (National)
• USD 27978 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

• Biochemistry
• Community Medicine I
• Functional Anatomy
• Genetics
• Gross and Development Anatomy
• Histology
• Concepts and Historical Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine
• Microbiology
• Neuroscience
• Osteopathic Principles and Practices

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

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Requirements

Our primary emphasis is placed on the student’s academic promise as demonstrated by:

• completion of required entrance subjects
• academic performance in high school or its equivalent:
• strength of academic program (number/type of academic, honors, or advanced placement courses completed)
• grades and grade trends
• weighted grade-point average(s)
• cumulative rank, when available
• SAT and/or ACT scores
• English Proficiency Examination results, when required

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Funding

Rutgers uses your FAFSA to develop a financial-aid package based on your qualifications, financial need and the funds available to the university. Your package may include any or a combination of these major financial aid sources:

• Gift aid does not require repayment and is divided into three categories: grants (which recognize financial need) and scholarships and awards (which recognize academic merit, special talents, or other achievements).
• Loans must be repaid (usually after graduation) and can come from private lenders as well as federal, state and university sources.
• Work-study allows students to earn money for college expenses while gaining valuable skills - often in their intended field.

Accreditation

• Rutgers is a member—so are Harvard, Yale, and Berkeley—of the prestigious Association of American Universities, the 61 leading research universities in North America.
• More than 175 Rutgers research centers support pioneering work in stem cells, climate change, DNA analysis, and more.
• Rutgers’ international reputation draws top students from more than 130 countries and all 50 states.