Links with Touro
The Department of Natural Sciences has academic partnerships with the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Touro College of Pharmacy, and Touro University’s School of Health Sciences.
Doctor of Osteopathy Pathway
BS Biology, BS Biomedical Sciences, and post-baccalaureate Biology students who are interested in pursuing a Doctor of Osteopathy at Touro College and meet all the requirements for the program will be given priority review of their applications and a guaranteed interview. This is a unique opportunity for Marymount Manhattan students looking for careers in medicine as licensed physicians. Doctors of Osteopathy practice in all areas of medicine and focus on helping patients achieve wellness through prevention of injury and disease.
Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway
BS Biology, BS Biomedical Sciences, and post-baccalaureate Biology students who meet the requirements are eligible for a 3:4 program in which they complete three years of their undergraduate degree at Marymount Manhattan and then begin the four-year Doctor of Pharmacy program at Touro. This accelerated pathway to complete pharmacy school enables our students to fast-track their careers in health care.
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program
This is a unique opportunity for MMC students planning for a career as a DPT. Physical therapists are healthcare professionals who are experts in movement and movement dysfunction. They work one-on-one with patients to restore function, eliminate disability, and help people improve their quality of life. MMC students who are interested in pursuing a DPT degree and meet the program’s requirements will receive a priority review of their application, dedicated assistance from Touro University’s admissions department, and a guaranteed interview.
For more information about the Touro linkages, please e-mail Career Counselor and Pre-Health Advisor Eugene Rubin.