Your completed application must contain the following:

Resume

An applicant resume should include any relevant information or activities pertaining to education, work/employment, extra-curricular activities, community service, leadership roles and shadowing hours (if applicable). Resumes can be uploaded within the applicant portal or emailed to [email protected].

Transcripts

Please submit all transcripts from any college or university attended. If an offer of acceptance is extended, you will be required to submit all transcripts directly to KCU. These should be submitted electronically to KCU from each institution if available. You may upload unofficial transcripts within the applicant portal, but official transcripts will be required by July 1. If you upload unofficial transcripts within the portal, please make sure your full name and college/university name are visible.

If you have already submitted an application to KCU's College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM) or KCU’s College of Dental Medicine (KCU-CDM), you do not need to submit transcripts at this time.

Two Letters of Recommendation

Submit two letters of recommendation written by faculty members (science faculty members preferred) who can speak to your potential for academic success in a graduate-level program. Letters must be dated no more than two years prior to KCU entry. 

Letters of recommendation should not be handled by the applicant; the letter writer should submit letters on the applicant’s behalf.

If you have applied to KCU-COM or KCU-CDM, letters submitted with that application can be used for the biomedical sciences application file.

Test Scores

Test scores are optional.  If submitted, score should correspond to future goals/plans for professional school. For example, an applicant who wishes to apply for medical school should submit their MCAT scores. To submit a MCAT or DAT score, send a PDF screenshot of test scores to [email protected].

For entry to the medical or dental class starting in 2027, tests must be taken no earlier than May 2025.

If applicants are planning to apply to professional or other PhD programs during or after completing the program, they should plan to complete the corresponding test prior to starting the program or during the summer after graduation for the best chance of optimal performance.