Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog

Accelerated Dual Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine


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Rowan University Graduation Requirements

• Students must complete at least 120 s.h. (semester hours) of coursework that applies to their Rowan University degree
• Students must have an overall/cum. G.P.A. of at least 2.0. (Only Rowan University courses count toward the G.P.A.)
• A minimum of 30 s.h. of coursework must be completed at/through Rowan University
• Only grades of “D-” or above may apply to graduation requirements (some programs may set higher minimums)
• Students must apply for graduation and should do so for the term in which they will complete all program requirements.

Program Specific Graduation Requirements


Rowan Core Course (General Education): 28 s.h.


Students must satisfy the requirements for all six Rowan Core Literacies

Rowan Experience Courses


Courses that satisfy Rowan Experience requirements should be included in the Non-Program, Major or Rowan Core sections, and their credits are counted there. A course may satisfy more than one RE requirement.
 

Major Courses


Foundational Courses: 9 s.h.


Advanced Science Elective: 4 s.h.


Choose one courses from the following bank of upper-level Science courses

Biomedical Engineering Core Competency Focus Electives: 15 s.h.


Choose 5 CCF courses. 4 must be in-discipline (BME 11.4xx, excluding BME 11.411), up to 1 may be from list of approved out-of-discipline CCF courses

Total Required Credits for the BS Program: 120 s.h.


Transition into MD or DO program


In addition to the coursework required for the BS Degree, successful transition into the MD or DO program requires:


• Pre-Requisite Coursework for Medical School Admission/Preparedness (see below)
• MCAT Scores at or above the metric established by the combined program
• Cumulative GPA at or above the requirement established by the combined program
• Demonstration of continued participation and leadership in extracurricular activities and preparedness for a career in
medicine
• Completion of the standard application
• Admissions interview (RUSOM only)

Pre-Requisite Coursework Required for Accelerated Medical Program


Not explicitly required for BS Degree. These courses may fulfill requirements in the BS degree if applicable.

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