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PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Doctor of Osteopathy
or Doctorate of Medical Dentistry

Degrees & Programs
Washington & MNU COOPERATIVE PROGRAM

The MNU-WashU Cooperative Program gives MNU students an accelerated pathway to obtain dual bachelor’s degrees from MNU and from Washington University. Students choose to spend 3 years at MNU and then transfer to Washington University for 2 years to earn a bachelor’s degree or for 3 years to get a bachelor’s and master’s degree in engineering. While studying at MNU, students also have time to pursue athletics, music, and other extracurricular activities. At Washington University, students have access to a top-ranked engineering school with a wide variety of engineering specializations.

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K-STATE & MNU COOPERATIVE PROGRAM
The MNU & K-State Cooperative Program gives MNU students the opportunity to earn up to 9 credit hours toward their bachelor’s degree by taking advanced science courses at K-State Olathe. These courses also count as graduate credit toward an M.S. in Veterinary Biomedical Science or a Professional Science Master’s degree in Applied Biosciences. This allows MNU students the opportunity to access courses not offered at MNU with the potential for an accelerated pathway to a master’s degree.
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Kansas City University & MNU COOPERATIVE PROGRAM

The MNU-KCU cooperative program gives MNU students an accelerated pathway to becoming a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or a Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) while earning an undergraduate degree from MNU. Students spend 3 years at MNU completing all the general education courses as well as prerequisite science courses and then transfer to KCU for 4 years to complete the requirements to become a DO or DMD. 

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PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
2030 East College Way
Olathe, KS 66062-1899

Actuarial Sciences
Mark Brown, PhD
mabrown@mnu.edu

Athletic Training, PT, OT & Chiropractic Science
Chris Crawford
cpcrawford@mnu.edu

Engineering
Jordan Mantha, PhD
jhmantha@mnu.edu

Health Sciences
Rion Taylor, PhD
rgtaylor@mnu.edu

Mental Health
Michael Vogel
mjvogel@mnu.edu

Law & Public Safety
Todd Hiestand, JD
tchiestand@mnu.edu

Veterinary
Jill Speicher
jrspeicher@mnu.edu

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Kansas City University & MNU Cooperative Programs

Imagine reducing the time it takes to become a doctor or dentist and also eliminating the admission tests (MCAT & DAT) from your plate. It can happen with MNU’s partnership program through Kansas City University. 

After three years at MNU, qualifying students are guaranteed a spot in KCU’s programs and in 4 more years can graduate with a DO or DMD. 

Advantages of the MNU/KCU-COM partnership program for DO and DMD programs:

  • Students spend 3 years at MNU and 4 years at KCU
  • The requirement for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or the Dental Admission Test (DAT) is waived
  • Students graduate with a degree from both institutions (BS from MNU and either DO or DMD from KCU)
  • The DO program is available at both Kansas City and Joplin campuses and the DMD program is available at the Joplin campus.
  • Students receive mentoring through the MNU pre-professional committee

To qualify for entry into the program at MNU students must:

  • Enroll at MNU at the beginning of their freshman year
  • Have a minimum ACT score of 24
  • Participate in community service
  • Have a knowledge of and dedication to the field of osteopathic medicine or dental medicine

To qualify for program completion at KCU students must:

  • Complete all General Education requirements at MNU
  • Complete a minimum of 90 hours of course work at MNU
  • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25
  • Maintain a science coursework GPA of 3.5
  • Complete the following course with a grade of “C” or higher at MNU:
    • Biological Sciences 12 hours
    • Chemistry 13 hours
    • Biochemistry 3 hours
    • Physics 8 hours
    • English Composition 6 hours

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply. To find out more information contact:

Health & Mathematical Sciences
Jill Speicher, DVM
jrspeicher@mnu.edu

OR

Rion Taylor, PhD
rgtaylor@mnu.edu