Most award a Master's degree

Medical providers who are licensed to diagnose and treat illness and disease and to prescribe medication for patients.

For descriptions of this profession, see: Admissions section of the  or 

LENGTH OF PROGRAM

Varies by school, but typically programs last 2 years.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Requirements vary by school. You can check the . Generally, the coursework should include general biology, general chemistry, and sometimes organic chemistry, physics, human anatomy and physiology, statistics, social sciences, and humanities.

APPLICATION TIMELINE

For admittance directly after DePauw: Prerequisite courses completed by the end of senior year; although, preference may be given to applicants who complete the required courses sooner. Apply summer between junior and senior years.

APPLICATION SERVICE

 (CASPA)

STANDARDIZED TEST

Usually the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) revised General Test, but can vary by school.

The GRE has three sections: Verbal Reasoning (Score 130-170), Quantitative Reasoning (130-170), and Analytical Writing (Score 0-6). The test takes approximately 4 hours to complete and is offered year-round at computer based test centers. . Unofficial scores are give on test day, with official scores available in 10-15 days.

Free and low-cost preparation materials:

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

General:

TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL 765-658-4622, OR EMAIL HUBBARD@DEPAUW.EDU

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