Prerequisite Courses
The courses below are required for admission. You may apply while coursework is in progress:
| Subject |
Semester Hours |
Quarter Hours |
| General Biology with Lab |
8 |
12 |
| General Chemistry with Lab |
8 |
12 |
| Organic Chemistry with Lab * |
8 |
12 |
| Physics with Lab |
8 |
12 |
| English |
6 |
9 |
* May substitute Biochemistry for Organic Chemistry 2
Academic Preparation
- Completion of 90 semester hours of undergraduate academic work at an accredited college or university prior to matriculation into the program.
- Competitive overall and science GPA’s.
- See our Class Profile for more information.
MCAT
- Competitive scores on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT).
- Only scores from tests taken from 2015 and beyond are accepted.
- Applicants are encouraged to take the MCAT by January of the enrollment year.
- Applicants who plan to complete the MCAT in the winter or spring should submit an application prior to taking the test so that admission evaluation is not delayed.
- Scholl College will not offer acceptances to candidates who have pending MCAT scores, have a test date scheduled or have not released their scores. Interviewed applicants will have their file placed on hold until official MCAT scores are received by the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine Application Service (AACPMAS).
Letters of Recommendation
- One individual letter of recommendation or one committee letter is recommended but not required
- We prefer letters from science faculty members who have taught you in a class. For applicants currently pursuing or that have completed an advanced degree (MS, PhD, etc.), the Admissions Committee prefers the letter of recommendation comes from the advisor or the program director.
- One additional letter of recommendation must be from a DPM confirming a shadowing experience.
- Letters are accepted via Interfolio (either directly or through AACPMAS), VirtualEval or sent directly to the Office of Admissions and Enrollment.
Podiatric Medical Exposure
- Demonstration of interest and understanding of the podiatric medical field and its various components.
- To inquire about virtual shadowing sessions with Scholl Faculty, please email us at scholl.admission@rosalindfranklin.edu.
Leadership
- Demonstration of leadership characteristics through academic or community service activities.
Community Service
- Demonstration of commitment to public service through a variety of humanitarian activities.
Communication
- Demonstration of strong oral and written communication skills.