MoWest students interested in Chiropractic can participate in the Dual Degree Program with Palmer College of Chiropractic (PCC). Students will attend approximately three years at Missouri Western State University, completing 90 credit hours including the entrance requirements for PCC. The first year Palmer curriculum coursework will be transferred to MoWest for completion of the BS-Biology/Health Science degree. Students must declare the BS-Biology/Health Science major. An “intent to participate” in this program may be signed as early as the first semester at MoWest. Participants can select their PCC matriculation semester and which Palmer campus they wish to attend.
While at MoWest, participants must complete the following curriculum:
A minimum of 90 credit hours, including:
- All MoWest General Studies Courses required for graduation
- 42 credit hours of Biology major core requirements:
| Core Requirements | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 105 | Principles of Organismal Biology | 4 |
| BIO 106 | Principles of Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIO 205 | Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 225 | Ecology | 4 |
| CHE 111 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHE 120 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| CHE 310/311 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE 370 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
| PHY 110 | College Physics I | 4 |
| MAT 111 | Introductory Statistics | 3-4 |
| MAT 116 | College Algebra | 3 |
- BIO 250 Human Anatomy and Physiology (5 credit hours)
- A minimum of two of the following courses (8 credit hours):
| Elective Courses | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 310 | Molecular Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIO 311 | Animal Physiology | 4 |
| BIO 390 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 411 | Developmental Biology | 4 |
| BIO 416 | Vertebrate Biology | 4 |
| BIO 417 | Medical Parasitology | 4 |
| BIO 421 | Immunology | 4 |
| BIO 430 | Molecular Basis of Disease | 4 |
| BIO 441 | Virology | 4 |
- Any free electives to reach the required 90 minimum credit hours
Missouri Western State University students will be accepted for admission to PCC under this dual degree program upon completing the above curriculum. Accepted students must attain a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average in Missouri Western State University coursework; however, students receiving a minimum of 2.75 cumulative GPA may be considered for PCC admissions but are not guaranteed a seat under this agreement. Students must make timely submission of all application materials to PCC and receive a positive recommendation of the Chair (or designee) of the Department of Biology.
Upon successful completion of the first year of studies at PCC, a maximum of 30 PCC credit hours may be transferred toward completion of the Bachelor Degree in Biology/Health Science at Missouri Western State University. An official transcript must be sent from PCC to the Missouri Western State University Registrar’s Office, and the student must submit an application for graduation with the Missouri Western State University Registrar’s Office. Students who successfully complete the dual degree program will be eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies at both PCC and Missouri Western State University.
For additional information please contact the MoWest Biology Department.
Mapping your degree plan is important. Consult with your academic advisor to create a plan and monitor it regularly.