MACU/OSU-CHS 3+1 Program

MACU is proud to partner with the Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS) to offer a 3+1 Program for undergraduate students. 

This program gives undergraduate students studying biology at MACU the option to transfer to OSU-CHS during their sophomore year and begin their Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program, enabling them to finish in seven years instead of the traditional eight years.

How Does the 3+1 Program Work? 

• Students spend their first three years at MACU in pursuit of their B.S. in Biology
• In their fourth year, students will matriculate to OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine to start their first year of medical school.
• After successful completion of their first year of medical school, students in the 3+1 Program will be awarded their bachelor’s degree from MACU
• After year four of medical school, students in the 3+1 Program will receive their Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree

3+1 Program Admissions Checklist

• Be attending MACU in pursuit of a B.S. in Biology at the time of application
• Minimum of a 3.5 cumulative GPA and 3.5 science GPA
• Meet with the pre-health advisor to discuss program criteria and qualifying degree plans in their freshman or sophomore year
• Desire to practice in Oklahoma with a preference for applicants who are interested in serving in rural and underserved population

For more information about the 3+1 Program, please contact Dr. Harold Kihega at [email protected].