{"id":1000,"date":"2017-12-11T17:06:11","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T17:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/biology\/?page_id=1000"},"modified":"2026-02-10T16:05:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T22:05:03","slug":"kcu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/biology\/kcu\/","title":{"rendered":"Kansas City University: College of Osteopathic Medicine Early Matriculation Partners Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

MoWest students have the opportunity to be selected into the Partners Program with the Kansas City University (KCU). This program is designed for outstanding students interested in Osteopathic Medicine to enter KCU College of Osteopathic Medicine following their junior year. Following successful completion of the first year of medical school at KCU, appropriate credits will be transferred to MoWest and students will be awarded a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biology\/Health Science concentration. Students will be selected in the sophomore year based on the following criteria:<\/p>\n

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  1. ACT score- 24 minimum<\/li>\n
  2. Freshman year academic performance (minimum 3.25 GPA\/3.50 Science GPA)<\/li>\n
  3. Community service<\/li>\n
  4. Extracurricular activities<\/li>\n
  5. Physician shadowing experiences<\/li>\n
  6. Knowledge of and dedication to the field of osteopathic medicine<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To be considered, students must make application to the committee no later than the advertised deadline during the fall semester of the sophomore year. Selection of qualified applicants will be made by the Missouri Western Health Professions Advisory Committee following an interview. Selected students will then complete an online application with KCU and complete the required steps. Final selection into the Partners Program is made by the KCU Admissions Committee. Selected students must declare a Biology\/Health Science major at MoWest and complete the following academic requirements by the end of the junior year:<\/p>\n

    A minimum of 90 credits, including:<\/p>\n

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    1. All MoWest General Studies courses required for graduation<\/li>\n
    2. All MoWest Biology Major Core Requirements (see college catalog or department)<\/li>\n
    3. PHY 111 Physics II (4)<\/li>\n
    4. A minimum of three<\/span><\/strong> of the following courses:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>
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      Core Requirements<\/th>\n<\/th>\nSemester Credit Hours<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      BIO 250<\/td>\nHuman Anatomy and Physiology<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      BIO 310<\/td>\nMolecular Cell Biology<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      BIO 311<\/td>\nAnimal Physiology<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      BIO 390<\/td>\nMicrobiology<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      BIO 411<\/td>\nDevelopmental Biology<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      BIO 416<\/td>\nVertebrate Biology<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      BIO 417<\/td>\nMedical Parasitology<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      BIO 421<\/td>\nImmunology<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      BIO 430<\/td>\nMolecular Basis of Disease<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      BIO 441<\/td>\nVirology<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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      To remain in the Partners Program, students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.25 and a science GPA of 3.5 with all science classes earning a grade of \u201cC\u201d or better.\u00a0 Failure to maintain these academic standards will result in dismissal from the program.\u00a0 The MCAT will not be required for admission through this early matriculation Partners Program but admitted students must complete and submit an MCAT score prior to matriculation. Selected students must attend a mandatory course conducted at KCU following the junior year and prior to matriculation.\u00a0 30 credits of first-year medical school coursework will transfer to MoWest to complete the bachelor\u2019s degree.\u00a0 Additional details and application material can be obtained through the MoWest Department of Biology or visit https:\/\/kansascity.edu\/programs\/partner-programs<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

      View the Pre-Professional Program Tracks page<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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