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A combined Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry-Doctor of Osteopathy dual degree accelerated program that can be either three years at ��С��һФһ�������� plus four years at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), or four traditional years at ��С��һФһ�������� plus four years at PCOM.

Students accepted into the Accelerated ��С��һФһ��������-PCOM Physician Preparation Program are admitted to ��С��һФһ�������� following our standard undergraduate admissions procedures.

• After one year of undergraduate work, you indicate your desire to be in the joint program as either an “accelerated” 3+4 student or a traditional 4+4 student.
• We then forward your name on to (PCOM), and they would communicate with you regarding the program.
• The accelerated program is completed in 7 years: 3 years at BU to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry plus 4 at PCOM to earn the Doctor of Osteopathy degree.
• The traditional 4+4 program is open to any major and is completed in 8 years, with 4 at BU and 4 at PCOM. Participation in these programs does not prevent you from applying to other medical schools.

While at BU, you must satisfy these requirements up to (and throughout) your junior year:

• The candidate must have earned (on the 4.0 grading system) the following minimum grade point averages at BU: for the 3+4 program, 3.75 overall; for the 4+4 program, 3.25 overall.
• The candidate must take the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) no later than April of the junior year for 3+4 students (or senior year for 4+4 students) at BU. The candidate must earn a minimum rank in the 50 percentile for each section of the MCAT to be considered for admission.
• Complete an application to PCOM which includes a letter of recommendation from an osteopathic physician.

Once these requirements are met, your application is then submitted to PCOM. There are three guaranteed seats for any ��С��һФһ�������� students meeting the above requirements and having a successful interview at PCOM.