This post will walk you through the five medical courses in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Read about these schools’ Medical Doctor (MD) and/or Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) programs, and dual degree options, and get a general idea of what they want from you when you apply.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

This private institution offers programs such as Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctor of Pharmacy, and Doctor of Physical Therapy. They also offer graduate degrees in Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Medicine, Physician Assistant Studies, and Psychology. Even after you finish the degree, this school provides options for additional education, both online and in-person.

Thomas Jefferson University—Sidney Kimmel Medical College

This private institution offers a few Medical Doctor (MD) programs. They also provide the opportunity to acquire a joint MD in a variety of fields, such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Ph.D., and a Master of Public Health. This college also offers an expedited bachelor’s/MD program and a pre-health program for bachelor’s degree holders who do not meet the MD program’s admission requirements. 

Drexel University

Drexel University is a private research institution that provides an MD program as well as many dual degrees, such as an MD/Ph.D., MD/MPH, MD/MBA, and MD with a Master of Science. Their MD program is separated into three parts: the first 18 months are spent building a foundation, the next twelve months are spent gaining clinical experience, and the last year is spent honing clinical abilities and preparing for residency. 

University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine

The University of Pennsylvania is an Ivy League research university that provides both an MD program and a combination of MD/PhD/master’s degrees. Their MD program lasts four years and is divided into six modules that cover three major medical themes: professionalism, science, and practice. The school stresses small-group education and offers over 150 electives to choose from. 

Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine

This public research university offers both an MD program and dual degrees, allowing you to get your MD while also pursuing a Ph.D., a Master of Arts in Urban Bioethics, an MPH, or an MBA. Temple is a pioneer in humanistic teaching and promoting a complete understanding of the patient. 

SCHOOL NAME

PROGRAMS OFFERED

MD/DO TUITION* (2019-2020)

GRADUATE SCHOOL TUITION** (2018-2019)

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

*Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine *Doctor of Pharmacy *Doctor of Physical Therapy

$52,722 – in and out-of-state

$28,670 – in and out-of-state

Thomas Jefferson University

*Medical Doctor *Medical Doctor/Masters of Business Administration *Medical Doctor/Doctor of Philosophy *Medical Doctor/Masters of Public Health *Accelerated Bachelor of Science/Medical Doctor *Post-Bachelor Pre-Health Program

$58,557 – in and out-of-state

$21,060 in and out-of-state

Drexel University

*Medical Doctor *Medical Doctor/Doctor of Philosophy *Medical Doctor/Masters of Public Health *Medical Doctor/Masters of Business Administration *Medical Doctor/Master of Science

$29,053 – in and out-of-state

$34,155 in and out-of-state

University of Pennsylvania

*Medical Doctor *Medical Doctor/Doctor of Philosophy *Medical Doctor/Master of Bioethics *Medical Doctor/Masters of Business Administration *Medical Doctor/Masters of Public Health *Medical Doctor/Master of Law (Health track) *Medical Doctor/Master of Science in Clinical Epidemiology *Medical Doctor/Master of Science in Health Policy Research *Medical Doctor/Master of Science in Medical Ethics *Medical Doctor/Master of Science in Translational Research *Medical Doctor/Juris Doctor

$65,343 – in and out-of-state

$34,882 in and out-of-state

Temple University

*Medical Doctor *Medical Doctor/Doctor of Philosophy *Medical Doctor/Master of Arts in Urban Bioethics *Medical Doctor/Masters of Public Health *Medical Doctor/Masters of Business Administration

$53,406 – in-state $56,628 – out-of-state

$16,488 in-state; $22,698 out-of-state

Admissions requirements

Applicants typically need to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, as well as relevant expertise in the hard and behavioral sciences. In addition to the application, applicants should provide up to three letters of recommendation, one from a faculty member in a scientific field. In addition, they must write and submit MCAT scores and may be required to take a CASPer exam. In some cases, they may be asked to participate in an interview, which a member of the admissions committee will almost definitely conduct.

Conclusion

In brief, there are a few medical courses in Philadelphia, including a few dual degree programs. When applying to a program, you may require a well-rounded course load from your undergraduate program, with a focus on science.