Bachelor's Degree

• Student must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, documented by submission of official transcript indicating the degree has been conferred, before starting the program. Students with degrees from outside the U.S. will be subject to transcript evaluation indicating the degree is equivalent to a U.S. degree and meets the minimum cumulative GPA requirements.

Grade Point Average

• To be eligible, students must possess a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale on all undergraduate coursework, with every individual class having a grade of "C" or better.

Essential Health and Physical Requirements

Because KU graduates are expected to function in a variety of clinical, research and educational situations, students must be able to meet the program's technical standards.

Students that require accommodations can be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Equal Employment Opportunity Office at KU Medical Center.

All students are required to carry current health insurance coverage. KU Medical Center offers a health insurance policy for eligible students. Selected for the Kansas Board of Regents institutions by the State of Kansas, this plan is offered through Student Health Services at KU Medical Center and is underwritten by UnitedHealthcare Student Resources. For additional health enrollment requirements, visit the KU Medical Center Student Health website.

Vaccine and Clinical Site Requirements

Matriculated students will need to provide an immunization profile prior to participating in curricular and/or clinical experiences required by the program. Please read the information found at the bottom of the program's curriculum page and be sure that you understand these requirements.

Background Check and Drug Screening

The Joint Commission requires all incoming students to submit a background check and provide the report to the university. This one-time fee must be paid directly to the company performing the background investigation. This requirement only applies to students officially admitted into the program. A drug screen may also be required by each clinical residency site the student utilizes during the program. More information: School of Health Professions background check and drug screening.

Computer

Students are required to have a computer that meets the minimum software and hardware requirements.

Language Requirement

Applicants who are not native speakers of English, whether domestic or international, must demonstrate they meet the minimum English proficiency requirement. English language requirements apply to any student who is not currently enrolled in a U.S. college or university. Earning a degree from an institution outside the U.S. where the language of instruction is English may not exempt students from this requirement, except when a bachelor's degree (or higher) is earned from an institution in one of the following countries: United States, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand or English-speaking provinces in Canada.

Proof of English language proficiency will be assessed through a personal interview, the personal goals statement, or through other methods. The TOEFL or IELTS testing systems may also be required.

If TOEFL or IELTS testing is required, an applicant will be expected to meet the following minimum requirements:

• Internet-based TOEFL: at least 23 or higher on the reading and listening sections; a score of 5.0 or 23 or higher on the writing section; a score of 26 or higher on the speaking section.
• IELTS: overall band score of 7.5 and no part score lower than 7.0.

Official documentation of test scores must be sent directly from the administering agency to KU Medical Center. ETS school code for KUMC is 6895. Failure to submit official documentation will delay the admission process.