Pre-Professional Areas

Culver-Stockton provides the undergraduate coursework required for admission to graduate and professional programs, including the following:

PRE-HEALTH SCIENCES

Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, and Pre-Veterinary: Since medical and dental school requirements vary from institution to institution, students are strongly urged to familiarize themselves with the specific requirements of the schools to which they intend to apply. Information regarding the specific requirements of medical schools may be accessed online at www.aamc.org. Corresponding information regarding dental schools may be found at www.ada.org.

The usual route for Medical schools requires applicants to take the MCAT. Students normally take this test in their junior year. Dental schools usually require applicants to take the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT). It is given at various testing centers via computer. Students interested in any of these programs should see Dr. El-Bermawy, professor of Biology/Chemistry.

Medical schools require applicants to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). Students normally take this test in their junior year. Dental schools usually require applicants to take the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT). It is given at various testing centers via computer. Students interested in any of these programs should see Dr. ElBermawy, professor of Biology/Chemistry.

Kansas City University - School of Medicine (KCU) and Culver-Stockton College: An accelerated baccalaureate/doctoral program is available in osteopathic medicine with Kansas City UniversitySchool of Medicine (KCU). To qualify for early admission to KCU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, the student must have a minimum ACT score of 24, a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA, a minimum 3.5 GPA in science coursework, and completed 90 hours of coursework at Culver-Stockton College. Additionally, students must complete with a grade of C or higher coursework in the fields of the biological sciences (12 hours), genetics (3 hours), chemistry (13 hours), biochemistry (4 hours), physics (8 hours), and English composition and/or literature (6 hours). Other eligibility criteria include involvement in community service and activities. Students are selected for this program based on interviews with Culver-Stockton’s pre-med committee and with KCU. After completion of the first year of medical school, a student earns a B.S. in Biology, Biological Chemistry or Chemistry from CulverStockton College. After completion of three additional years of medical school, a student earns a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from KCU. Students do not have to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), if accepted. Students interested in this program should contact Dr. El-Bermawy, professor of Biology/ Chemistry, for additional information about eligibility and requirements.

American University in Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine and Culver-Stockton College: American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine graduates have obtained residencies at prestigious teaching hospitals throughout the U.S. and Canada. AUA alumni have distinguished themselves by becoming chief residents, earning significant awards and obtaining competitive fellowships. In accordance with the holistic, overall approach to evaluating students, AUA does not have a minimum GPA or MCAT score to apply. All applicants will receive an interview and be evaluated on a combination of academic performance, motivation to become a physician, commitment to the medical field and work and leadership experience.

AUA does not use the MCAT score as a condition for acceptance, however the scores are required to matriculate. Only accepted students who are U.S. citizens, nationals or eligible permanent residents will be required to submit copies of their scores—listing all attempts. Canadian students and international students do not have to fulfill this requirement.Culver-Stockton College and AUA have a 3+4 agreement which allows C-SC students to finish 3 years at the College then go to AUA Med. School for 4 years (3+4) to earn a B.S. degree from C-SC and an M.D. degree from AUA. To be considered for this program, a minimum GPA of 3.25 (on a 4.0 system) with a minimum science GPA of 3.25 is required as well as a recommendation from science faculty at C-SC.

Pre-Occupational Therapy: A pre-professional program is offered to allow students to meet the requirements of select individual schools of Occupational Therapy. The program requires a strong background in a variety of disciplines. Students are encouraged to seek the specific requirements for the schools in which they intend to apply, noting they are subject to change. While an student may major in any discipline, the majority of the students major in psychology or biology. At present, to be classified as an occupational therapist, a minimum of a master’s degree is required.