Drury University has excellent programs for students interested in allopathic medicine (M.D.) and osteopathic medicine (D.O.). Both types of medical schools require applicants to take the MCAT.

The time required to graduate from medical school is the same. Both types of medical students are eligible for the same internships and residencies. Unlike a traditional allopathic doctor, osteopathic doctors are trained in Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and have a holistic approach to training.

Drury University offers four pre-medical scholars programs for incoming freshmen with high academic credentials. St. Louis University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, and the University of Missouri have partnered with DU to offer early acceptance into their medical schools conditional upon academics performance. These partnerships allow students to focus solely on their undergraduate education and alleviates the pressure of taking the MCAT. The pre-medical scholars programs eligibility requirements vary from school to school.

Requirements beyond the Core Curriculum:
BIOL 320: Vertebrate Physiology
BIOL 322: Genetics
BIOL 336: Biochemistry
CHEM 207: Analytical Methods
ENGL 150: Composition
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

In addition and in order to remain competitive with other medical school applicants, Drury requires that students take a minimum of two upper-level elective courses in the area of their major during their senior year. The following courses are strongly suggested for science majors:
BIOL 208: Microbiology
BIOL 308: Immunology
BIOL 316: Comparative Anatomy
BIOL 333: Histology
BIOL 335: Neurobiology