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pre-Osteopathic medicine

Are you passionate about treating the whole patient and not just their symptoms? With a focus on preventative care, osteopathic medicine takes a “whole person” approach to medicine, helping individuals develop lifestyles that fight and prevent illness.

When you pursue your pre-osteopathic medicine prerequisites at UHSP, your classes (even history and public speaking) are taught through a health sciences-focused lens, so you develop the skills you’ll need to grow into an excellent doctor. 

Biology with lab (8 credit hours)

Chemistry with lab (8 credit hours)

Organic Chemistry with lab (8 credit hours)

Physics with lab (8 credit hours)

English with writing intensive courses (6 credit hours)

Pre-osteopathic medicine student practices taking patient's blood pressure

Osteopathic Medicine At a Glance

Osteopathic medicine offers a unique training, perspective and approach to the field of medicine. As one of the fastest growing segments of health care, representing 11% of all physicians in the U.S., Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) practice in a variety of medical specialties, including primary care, pediatrics, OBGYN, emergency medicine, psychiatry and surgery.

$239K

MEDIAN SALARY

Median salary for physicians and surgeons

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023)

25%

of Med students

25% of medical students in the U.S. are currently training to be osteopathic physicians

(American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, 2023)

30%

PROFESSION GROWTH

The number of osteopathic physicians has increased by more than 30% in the past five years.

Your Pre-Osteopathic Medicine Journey Starts Here

Our biomedical sciences program was designed as our pre-professions program, but most of our undergraduate programs can be adapted to meet the necessary prerequisites for most osteopathic medical programs. 

  • Undergraduate

    Biochemistry

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    Undergraduate

    Biochemistry

    The Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry provides a foundational study of the biological and physical sciences and how they relate to health and medicine.

  • Undergraduate

    Biomedical Sciences

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    Undergraduate

    Biomedical Sciences

    The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences program prepares students for futures in a changing world by giving them a strong academic foundation in the sciences as well as the skills required to be successful in a wide variety of health professions careers.

  • Undergraduate

    Exercise Physiology

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    Exercise Physiology

    The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology combines the University’s strengths in anatomy, physiology and basic sciences with the exercise sciences to prepare you for success in the career you want.

  • Undergraduate

    Medicinal Chemistry (B.S)

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    Medicinal Chemistry (B.S)

    The Bachelor of Science in Medicinal Chemistry is designed for students to become immersed in chemistry and biology and gain an understanding of how the two fields can be leveraged for drug discovery and optimization.

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    Neuroscience

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    Neuroscience

    The Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience program provides students a deep understanding of the mind and prepares you for a broad range of career paths in health care.

  • Undergraduate

    Pharmaceutical Sciences

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    Pharmaceutical Sciences

    The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences is designed for students to gain a strong foundation in the basic sciences and liberal arts.

A Partnership for Your Medical School Future

After earning your bachelor’s degree or completing your prerequisites, you’ll be prepared to succeed at any medical program you choose.

Continue with A.T. Still University

As an added bonus, students who choose to pursue their Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) Medicine at A.T. Still University (ATSU-KCOM) benefit from three interview slots reserved for UHSP students each year

As the founding college of osteopathic medicine, ATSU-KCOM is a leader in osteopathic medicine and instills students with the compassion, experience and knowledge required to address the whole person and shape health care in underserved communities.