Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine is one of the few medical schools that pre-screens off of the primary (AACOMAS) application and the qualifying bar is reviewed every year. All candidates are required to have obtained a Baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education prior to the start of the class for which they are applying. All candidates are also required to submit qualifying scores from the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), which are no more than 3 years old. For example, the Admissions and Standards Committee will accept scores from 2004 and newer for those that apply for the Class of 2011 (entering August 2007).

Throughout the application process, candidates are evaluated based upon a variety of criteria, including the following:

Minimum course requirements for admission to the College of Osteopathic Medicine are as follows:

Candidates must also complete the following:

All required coursework must be completed prior to the start of classes. Candidates missing required coursework at the time of application may be permitted to proceed provisionally in the application process, provided they meet all other requirements. Candidates are informed of this provisional status via a letter, which is included with the Supplemental Application packet. All candidates must hold US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status at the time of application.