Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, International
This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Oct 2026, International
- Apply before Mar 2027, International
This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
More details
Applications should be submitted prior to the end of December to have a realistic chance of gaining admission for the next academic year.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 105. The Duolingo English Test is a convenient, fast, and affordable English proficiency test trusted by top universities around the world. Take it online in just one hour—anywhere, any time. Scores are reported out of 160 in 5 point increments.
- TOEFL iBT: 80. TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
- PTE Academic: 51. PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
- IELTS: 6.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 - 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Credits
259 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Lynchburg, United States
Disciplines
Biomedical Science, Medicine
Overview
Through this Osteopathic Medicine program from Liberty University you’ll learn how to understand health and disease so you can effectively diagnose and treat in order to improve a patient’s quality of life. Here, you’ll gain specialized training in the musculoskeletal system combined with the latest advances in medical technology. Learn how to treat more than symptoms as you help your patients achieve health in mind, body, and spirit.
In LUCOM’s distinctly Christian environment, you’ll be taught by experienced professors who place an emphasis on research, family, faith, ethics, professionalism, and success. Visit the programme website for more information.
Career Opportunities
As a board-certified osteopathic physician, you may practice in every state and in more than 65 countries worldwide. Licensed osteopathic physicians can:
- Practice medicine in all medical specialties
- Diagnose and treat patients
- Prescribe medications
- Perform surgery
- Work in a hospital caring for patients with injuries or life-threatening illnesses
- Teach future generations of physicians
- Conduct research and work in laboratories
- Study the cause of illnesses and look for better ways to treat diseases and injuries
- Run medical centers
Accreditation
Accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (AOA-COCA), LUCOM will train you in taking a whole-person approach to patient treatment and care.
Programme structure
Courses include:
- OMS-I: Learn through standardized patients, simulation encounters, and patient-care opportunities. Your courses will take a system-based look at the normal structure and function of the human body as well as the pathological processes that affect human health. You’ll also begin cadaveric education in the lab.
- OMS-II: During OMS-II, your clinical experience expands with an increased opportunity to interact with standardized patients and high-fidelity simulators on campus. You’ll take system-organized courses with an emphasis on pathological conditions, and your lab-based learning will include advanced cadaveric education.
- OMS-III: Work in clinical environments at one of LUCOM’s educational sites while studying best practices in each core discipline through online classes.
- OMS-IV: Explore Graduate Medical Education (GME) opportunities through rotations — medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, and up to five local and global electives.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3. Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105. The Duolingo English Test is a convenient, fast, and affordable English proficiency test trusted by top universities around the world. Take it online in just one hour—anywhere, any time. Scores are reported out of 160 in 5 point increments.
- TOEFL iBT: 80. TOEFL iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
- PTE Academic: 51. PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90.
- IELTS: 6.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 - 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher. Or, you must have completed no less than 75% of the credits needed for a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Accreditation must be recognized by the United States Department of Education.
- 3.0 GPA and a 3.0 GPA in sciences. LUCOM has a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher and a preferred science GPA of 3.4 or higher. This reflects greater probability for success in LUCOM and with the national board of examinations.
- 501 on the MCAT. No individual score of less than 123 will be considered for admissions. In very rare circumstances an exception may be made. LUCOM has a preferred MCAT standard of 504 or greater (cumulative) with no individual score of less than 125. Scores must be less than three years old. An average of the highest scores on multiple MCAT examinations will not be considered.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 71,431 AUD / year ≈ 51,170 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 71,431 AUD / year ≈ 51,170 USD / year
- Domestic (In-State): 71,431 AUD / year ≈ 51,170 USD / year
Living costs
Lynchburg, United States: 1,315–2,150 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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