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Early Admission for high school students, and Benedictine undergraduate students in their first or second year of study

Qualified high school seniors can apply for acceptance into medical, dental, or pharmacy school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) at the same time they are applying for admission to ����TV! Benedictine students in their first two years are also eligible to apply. Students accepted into this program are guaranteed a seat at LECOM if they maintain specific academic standards and vocational interests.

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IMPORTANT!   All students interested in one of the LECOM-Benedictine Early acceptance Programs must apply to ����TV and complete the admission process at LECOM.

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• Students apply to enroll in the EAP at LECOM by visiting the  page and following the instructions.

Manchester University- Pharmacy

2 guaranteed seats per year

Qualifications:

• Have completed or be in the process of completing a total of at least 60 semester credit hours from the program’s established prerequisite course list ()
• Have a 3.3 minimum cumulative GPA.
• No grade lower than a C in any established prerequisite course.
• Complete the Manchester University Pharmacy program application through PharmCAS, as indicated on the Manchester admissions application Web page.
• Complete the program’s admissions interview process. Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply through PharmCAS by the Early Decision deadline (early September each year).  Applicants who apply after that deadline may be considered for the reserved seat(s), but Manchester will admit on a rolling basis and those applying early will be given priority consideration.

Neither a Bachelor’s degree nor the PCAT exam are required for admission under this program.

Marian University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM) has a program that will give ����TV pre-medical students opportunities for early decision admission into, or a guaranteed interview with, MU-COM.  Click for more information on qualifications and application processes for  or .

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College of Graduate Studies (CGS) – Glendale and College of Graduate Studies (CGS) – Downers Grove.

Requirements for Both Biomedical Sciences Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS)

As a condition precedent to receiving an interview for MWU Programs, Applicants must meet all the requirements set forth below before the academic year commences for the incoming class:

• Have received, or be on track to complete and provide proof of completion by matriculation at MWU, a baccalaureate degree from BU, if required by the program, or the BU Master of Science in Integrative Physiology; and,
• Have completed the minimum number of the prerequisite courses (as stated in the MWU Catalog) in the prescribed subject areas at a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of “C” (or its equivalent) or better before the program begins; and,
• Have the ability to successfully fulfill all technical standards for the desired program; and,
• Demonstrate a good understanding of the desired profession and a sincere interest in a career in the field, including shadowing at least one (1) health care professional prior to admission; and,
• Medically-related experiences that indicate sufficient exposure for candidates to make informed decisions about medical careers; and,
• Personal integrity and sound moral character; and,
• Reflect a people/service orientation through community service or extracurricular activities; and,
• Abide by the MWU Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy; and,
• Pass a criminal background check; and,
• Meet all other requirements set forth by MWU, including requirements documented in the catalog, student handbook, and the Agreement between the two Universities.

Specific Biomedical Sciences Master of Arts (MA) Qualifications:

• Achieve a minimum of a 3.30 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.00 = A scale) in the respective Applicant’s undergraduate coursework (with a 3.00 cumulative grade point average in sciences); and,
• Complete all prerequisite courses; and,
• Complete a PostbacCAS application at https://postbaccas.cas.myliaison.com/applicant- ux/#/login by June 1st. If PostbacCAS is closed, please submit an application directly to Midwestern University. For more information contact Admissions in Downers Grove ([email protected] ) or Glendale ([email protected]); and,
• Provide one (1) letter of recommendation that can provide supportive comments regarding the academic readiness of the Applicant.

Specific Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) Qualifications:

• Achieve a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.00 = A scale) in the respective Applicant’s undergraduate coursework (with a 3.00 cumulative grade point average in sciences); and,
• Complete a PostbacCAS application at https://postbaccas.cas.myliaison.com/applicant- ux/#/login by June 1st. If PostbacCAS is closed, please submit an application directly to Midwestern University. For more information please contact Admissions in Downers Grove ([email protected] ); and,

Provide one (1) letter of recommendation that can provide supportive comments regarding the academic readiness of the Applicant.

Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) offers early decision acceptance opportunities to Benedictine pre-medical students who have completed their junior year and have met specific academic criteria.