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Application

The SWAGÊÓƵ Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy program participates in the . All applicants are required to apply online through this service.

Degree Requirement

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution, or international equivalent, prior to matriculation.
• All applicants are required to submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Official transcripts should be sent directly to Please refer to the application for additional information and instructions.

GPA Requirements

A minimum cumulative and science GPA of 2.8 at the time of application is highly recommended (inclusive of all coursework taken with no forgiveness for retakes).

prerequisite coursework requirements

additional recommended courses

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Cell/Molecular Biology
• Genetics
• Math/Statistics
• Biochemistry

other prerequisite coursework considerations

• Pass/Fail courses are acceptable for prerequisite courses taken in Spring 2020 only.
• All prerequisite courses must be successfully completed with a grade of C or better (C- grades are not acceptable).
• Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) test credit can be accepted towards prerequisite requirements. To apply AP or IB test credits towards prerequisite requirements, the credits must be broken down by subject on the undergraduate transcript. An official letter from the University Registrar, including subject breakdown, is also acceptable.
• Prerequisite courses may be in-progress or planned at the time of application. However, all courses must be successfully completed with an official transcript submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment prior to matriculation.
• All planned or in-progress coursework should be listed on the GradCAS application at the time of application submission.
• Online courses offered through and online courses from other regionally accredited U.S. colleges or universities may be acceptable.

letters of recommendation

• Three (3) letters of recommendation are required - submitted via GradCAS.
• At least one (1) recommendation must come from a science professor/faculty researcher. The admissions committee seeks recommendation letters that outline a holistic description of the applicant, including information on student engagement, interpersonal skills, character, and professionalism.
• Evaluation letters from are acceptable, as long as the letter is sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment by the letter writer.
• Successful applicants have recommendation letters submitted that characterize and reflect their most recent academic, clinical, and community engagement experiences.
• Letters from friends or family members are not acceptable.

cv or resume

All applicants should upload a current CV or resume to their application in GradCAS.

personal statement

Please refer to the GradCAS application for additional information and instructions.

interviews

Interviews are a required part of the application process. Qualified applicants will be invited to interview. All interviews are conducted by invitation only.

SWAGÊÓƵ reserves the right to adjust interview dates, modalities, and processes as needed. Applicants will be notified immediately if changes to the format or timing of interviews occur at any point during the application cycle.

international applicants

International applicants and those with foreign degrees and coursework are required to obtain an official credential evaluation by , confirming degree and grade/course equivalency to that of a U.S. bachelor’s degree. Please submit the WESI ICAP course-by-course evaluation with grades. The completed credential evaluation should be sent directly to GradCAS.

International applicants should refer to the International Admissions section of the SWAGÊÓƵ website for additional information and instructions.

Standardized Tests

English-Language Proficiency Tests:

• Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate written and spoken fluency through the successful completion of an English language proficiency test, such as the or the .
• Official score reports are required and must be submitted as a part of a complete application.
• Applicants should refer to the Graduate Requirements section of the SWAGÊÓƵ English Language Proficiency page for specific information and minimum score requirements.

other requirements

Prior to matriculation, accepted and deposited students will be required to complete the following compliance requirements:

• Completion of a physical examination with proof of up-to-date immunization status. Please refer to SWAGÊÓƵ’s Student Health Center for detailed information.
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen prior to matriculation, as well as periodically throughout the program (as required by SWAGÊÓƵ and clinical training sites).
• All students must have the ability to meet all Academic and Technical Standards of the SWAGÊÓƵ College of Osteopathic Medicine.

All materials submitted as part of the application become the property of SWAGÊÓƵ and will not be returned or released to anyone, including the applicant. This policy includes letters or recommendation, primary and secondary applications, personal statements, transcripts, and other supporting materials.

policy exceptions

Policies are established to ensure fair and consistent admissions practice for all applicants to the university and its programs.

All information presented in this summary are subject to change per professional accreditation requirements, changes in curriculum and/or other institutional standards, and clinical affiliation requirements.

Exceptions to existing admissions policies are rare and made only when it is deemed necessary and appropriate to maintain fair and consistent practice for all candidates, not individual candidates.