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Human Medicine Program

The Human Medicine Program at Our Lady of the Lake College is designed to prepare students for: 1) further training in human medicine, including osteopathy, dentistry and in veterinary medicine, 2) graduate education and training, particularly in anatomy, physiology, cell biology, histology, microbiology and chemistry and 3) careers in private, public and community college instruction.

The program of study requires approximately four years to complete, resulting in a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Medicine.

CURRICULUM

The Human Medicine Program is a four-year program consisting of130 credit hours. In addition to intensive studies in biology, chemistry and physics, the program also includes math, language and computer science requirements. During their education students work side-by-side with physicians during their studies.

ADMISSION

All applicants should meet the following minimum requirements for admission to the Human Medicine program:

· Same general academic requirements for acceptance as Our Lady of the Lake College.

· Must apply for admission to the program prior to completing the final (sixty) credit hours required for the degree.

· Must develop a degree plan with a faculty advisor. Plan must be approved by the Dean of Arts and Sciences.

· Prior to admission to any arts and sciences bachelor’s program, must meet with the program advisor every semester prior to pre-registering for the next semester.

ENROLLMENT

Students may enter the Human Medicine Program at the beginning of any semester. Both entering freshmen and transfer students may enroll on either a part-time or full-time basis. Call (225) 768-1700 for application information.

Our Lady of the Lake College welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. All transcripts are reviewed on an individual basis, according to College policy, in order to determine eligibility and placement in the program. Equal educational opportunities are offered to all who meet entrance requirements, without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, creed, marital status or age.

FINANCIAL AID

The Our Lady of the Lake College Student Financial Aid Office is available to all applicants to discuss eligibility for financial assistance. Please call (225) 768-1714 to schedule.

Applicants are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center also offers tuition reimbursement to qualifying employees.

REQUEST FOR MATERIALS

For more information about the Human Medicine Program email Dr. Walter Davis, wdavis@ololcollege.edu, or to request an application packet, please call (225) 768-1700 or e-mail: ololcinfo@ololcollege.edu.

Current OLOLC Catalog Information:

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