Osteopathic Medicine/B.S. 3+4 or 4+4 Program with Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Emphasis in Biology)

Elizabethtown College has an agreement for preferred admission to Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) following either three years (3+4 program) or four years (4+4 program) at Elizabethtown College. If admitted to PCOM, students in the 3+4 program are granted a baccalaureate degree from Elizabethtown College following completion of the first year of courses at PCOM with grades of C or higher. For the 3+4 program, the student must have a GPA of at least 3.1 in science courses and an overall GPA of at least 3.1 by the end of his or her sophomore year of college. For the 4+4 program, the student must have a GPA of at least 3.0 in science courses and an overall GPA of at least 3.0 by the end of his or her junior year of college. Students in both programs must complete the courses listed below and must pursue a major at Elizabethtown which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Biochemistry (3+4 and 4+4 options), or Chemistry (4+4 option only). For program information and admissions requirements, contact the Chair of HPAC.