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PhD of Osteopathic Medicine
University of the Incarnate Word
- San Antonio, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
The four-year degree prepares students to become licensed physicians using a whole-person, Patient-centred approach.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and conduct concepts and methods in Osteopathic Medicine to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Years one and two: preclinical science
- Including a required three-month underserved rotation.. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Physician
- Residency in family medicine
- Internal medicine
- Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Obstetrics and gynecology
- Psychiatry
- Emergency medicine
Curriculum
- Years one and two: preclinical science
- Clinical skills and hands-on osteopathic manipulative medicine. Years three and four: core and elective clinical rotations at partner sites in several states
- Including a required three-month underserved rotation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Prerequisite bachelor degree or coursework set by each professional school
- Admission tests and GPA are programme-specific (e.g. OAT
- MCAT)
- English proficiency proof
- Application through the school's service.
Accepted academic background
Baccalaureate degree or prerequisites set by each professional school, Programme-specific application service
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 83
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEIC 700
- PTE Academic 56
- Cambridge C1
- Duolingo 115
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Degree Certificate
- English Language Proficiency Evidence
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Proof of Financial Support
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $64,875 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $55 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Broadway Campus, San Antonio |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | University of the Incarnate Word offers scholarships to students in selected academic and professional programs. The published international freshman and transfer merit award ranges apply to first undergraduate degrees only. Graduate and professional applicants must verify program-specific awards. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $64,875 USD per year. The application fee is $55 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,058 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 83, IELTS 6.5, TOEIC 700, PTE Academic 56, Cambridge C1, Duolingo 115, IELTS 6.5.