21 July 2020
Combined BS/MD Medical School Programs
Combined BS/MD programs are available for talented high school seniors strongly committed to careers in medicine. Institutions offering combined BS/MD programs include Rice University, Northwestern University, Boston University and Case Western Reserve University.
To help you navigate your options, check out our list of combined BS/MD programs. We've included admission profiles where available, program lengths and features, as well as a link to each program's web page for the details.
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Combined BS/MD Programs
Approximately 50 colleges in the United States offer a direct pathway to medical school as part of their undergraduate admissions process. While the end result is the same—conditional admission to medical school—program requirements and structure vary widely.
Generally speaking, combined BS/MD programs vary in admission style and program structure:
Admission Style
- Conditional Guaranteed Admission. This is the most popular admission style amongst these combined programs. What it means is that students admitted to the program will also be admitted to the affiliated medical school without a separate application given that he or she has met certain requirements such as a minimum score on the MCAT or a GPA in undergraduate years.
- Guaranteed Admission. This admission style was created to prevent students from sacrificing parts of their undergraduate experience to prepare for the MCAT. Students admitted to the program will be offered admission to the medical school regardless of undergraduate performance.
Program Types
- Accelerated. Accelerated programs are usually 6 or 7 years in duration and are designed to prepare students for a career in medicine in a shorter period of time than the traditional 8-year period.
- Non-Accelerated. Non-accelerated programs still are 8-year programs but with either Conditional Guaranteed or Guaranteed Admission to medical school to allow students to bypass the standard admissions process.
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Phillip Han is a graduate from The Harker School’s Class of 2020 and plans to attend USC’s Marshall School of Business in the fall. He is also going to be a member of the Trojan Scholar Society in the fall, so this article hits close to home. |
Combined BS/MD Medical Programs
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| Institution | State | Profile | Program Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta University (Medical College of Georgia) Professional Scholars Program |
GA | GPA: 3.7 SAT: 1450 ACT: 32 |
7 years | MCAT required by fall of third year in program |
| Baylor University (Baylor College of Medicine) Baylor2Baylor Medical Track Program |
TX | GPA: 3.7 SAT: 1430 ACT: 32 Other: Top 5% |
8 years | Scholarships offered, MCAT score of 501-507 required during undergraduate years |
| Boston University (School of Medicine of Boston University) Seven-Year Liberal Arts/Medical Education Program |
MA | 7 years | MCAT required by January of third year in program. | |
| Brown University (The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University) Program in Liberal Medical Education |
RI | SAT: 1512 (avg) ACT: 34 (avg) |
8 years | Flex Plan allows for 1-2 year deferral prior to entering med school |
| Caldwell University (New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers Univesity) Health Profession Affiliation Programs |
NJ | GPA: 3.5 SAT: 1450 Other: Top 10% |
7 years | MCAT required |
| California Northstate University (California Northstate University College of Medicine) Bachelor of Science to Doctor of Medicine Pathway |
CA | GPA: 3.75 SAT: 1400 ACT: 31 |
6-8 years | MCAT of 510 or higher required |
| Case Western Reserve University (Case Western Reserve School of Medicine) Pre-Professional Scholars Program in Medicine |
OH | 8 years | MCAT not required | |
| CUNY Brooklyn (SUNY-Downstate Medical Center) Coordinated BA/MD Program |
NY | 8 years | Scholarships offered | |
| CUNY School of Medicine (Sophie Davis Biomedical Education School of Medicine) BS/MD Program |
NY | GPA: 85 | 7 years | A key factor considered in the admissions process is the applicant's potential and interest in pursuing a career as a primary care doctor in a physician shortage area |
| Drew University (New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers University) 3+4 BA/MD Program |
NJ | GPA: 3.8 SAT: 1500 ACT: 33 |
7 years | Must take MCAT by junior year but no minimum score |
| Drexel University (Drexel University College of Medicine) BA/BS-MD Early Assurance Program |
PA | GPA: 3.5 SAT: 1420 ACT: 31 |
7 years | Available only to following majors: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Psychology four-year programs and Biomedical Engineering |
| Florida Atlantic University (Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine) Wilkes Medical Scholars Program |
FL | GPA: 4.3 (weighted) SAT: 1490 ACT: 33 |
8 years | MCAT required |
| Franklin Pierce University (St. George's University School of Medicine) SGU Pathway Program |
NH | GPA: 3.5 SAT: 1090 |
8 years | Also has a pathway to study a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in Grenada, West Indies |
| George Washington University (George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences) Seven-Year Dual BA/MD Program |
DC | 7 years | ||
| Grambling State University (Meharry Medical College) BS/MD Program |
LA | GPA: 3.25 SAT: 900 ACT: 20 |
7-8 years | Required 6-week enrichment program summer of freshman to sophomore year |
| Hofstra University (Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine) Hofstra 4+4 Program |
NY | GPA: 3.7 SAT: 1410 ACT: 32 Other: Top 10% |
8 years | CASPer exam required |
| Indiana State University (Indiana University School of Medicine) Rural Health Program |
IN | GPA: 3.5 SAT: 1270 ACT: 27 |
8 years | Residents of rural Indiana only |
| Mercer University (Mercer University School of Medicine) Special Consideration Program |
GA | 8 years | Georgia residents only, 18 students only per year, MCAT 66th percentile required | |
| Monmouth University (St. George's University School of Medicine) BS/MD 4+4 Program |
NJ | 8 years | MCAT required, international education available in upperclassman years of undergraduate | |
| Montclair State University (New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers University) Health Careers Program Combined BS/MD Program |
NJ | SAT: 1100 ACT: not accepted |
8 years | MCAT required |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology (New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers University) Accelerated Pre-Health Programs |
NJ | SAT: 1490 ACT: 33 |
7 years | BS/MD options also available with St. George's University in Grenada, West Indies and the American University of Antigua, West Indies. |
| Northwestern University (Feinberg School of Medicine) Honors Program in Medical Education |
IL | 7 years | Gap year available between undergraduate and med school | |
| Pennsylvania State University (Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College) Accelerated Premedical - Medical Program |
PA | SAT: 1470 Other: Top 10 students |
7 years | |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Albany Medical College) BS/MD Physician-Scientist Program |
NY | 7 years | Requires a Math II SAT subject test, as well as Chemistry, Biology, or Physics SAT subject test | |
| Rice University (Baylor College of Medicine) Rice/Baylor Medical Scholars Program |
TX | 8 years | Selects up to 6 applicants per year | |
| Rutgers University - Newark (New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers University) BA/MD Program |
NJ | SAT: 1400 ACT: 32 |
7 years | |
| Saint Louis University (Saint Louis University School of Medicine) Medical Scholars Program |
MO | SAT: 1360 ACT: 30 |
6 years | MCAT required |
| Siena College (Albany Medical College School of Medicine) Albany Medical College Program |
NY | 8 years | ||
| St. Bonaventure University (George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences) BS/BA-MD 4+4 Dual Admittance Program |
GPA: 90 SAT: 1390 ACT: 30 |
8 years | MCAT required | |
| Stevens Institute of Technology (New Jersey Medical School) Accelerated Pre-Medicine Program |
NJ | SAT: 1400 ACT: 32 Other: Top 10% |
7 years | |
| SUNY - Stony Brook (Stony Brook University's School of Medicine) Scholars for Medicine |
NY | 8 years | MCAT required | |
| Temple University (Temple University School of Medicine) Pre-Med Health Scholar Program |
PA | GPA: 3.8 | 7-8 years | |
| Texas Tech University (Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine) Undergraduate to Medical School Initiative |
TX | SAT: 1360 ACT: 30 |
8 years | Texas residents only |
| The College of New Jersey (New Jersey Medical School at Rutgers University) 7 Year Medical Program |
NJ | SAT: 1400 ACT: 32 |
7 years | |
| Union College (Albany Medical College School of Medicine) Leadership in Medicine Program |
NY | SAT: 1410 ACT: 30 |
8 years | Includes a master’s in healthcare management, No MCAT required |
| University of Alabama (University of Alabama School of Medicine) Early Medical School Acceptance Program |
AL | 8 years | ||
| University of Cincinnati (University of Cincinnati College of Medicine) Connections Dual Admissions (BS/MD) Program |
OH | SAT: 1300 ACT: 29 |
8 years | |
| University of Colorado - Denver (University of Colorado School of Medicine) BA/BS-MD Degree Program |
CO | 8 years | Colorado residents only, 10 admits only, specializes in primary care | |
| University of Connecticut (University of Connecticut School of Medicine) Special Program in Medicine |
CT | GPA: 3.5 SAT: 1350 ACT: 29 |
8 years | MCAT required, special consideration for Connecticut residents |
| University of Evansville (Indiana University School of Medicine - Evansville) B/MD Program |
IN | 8 years | Indiana residents only, scholarship opportunities available | |
| University of Illinois at Chicago (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine) GPPA Medical Scholars Program |
IL | 8 years | ||
| University of Missouri - Kansas City (University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine) BA/MD Program |
MO | GPA: 3.0-4.0 SAT: 1160 ACT: 24 |
6 years | Special benefit: in 3 weeks, students receive a docent or teaching physician mentor through curriculum |
| University of Nevada - Reno (University of Nevada School of Medicine) BS/MD Program |
NV | GPA: 3.7 SAT: 1270 ACT: 26 Other: Top 10% |
7 years | Nevada resident, graduate from a Nevada high school, declared major as Biology |
| University of New Mexico (University of New Mexico School of Medicine) Combined BA/MD Degree Program |
NM | 8 years | Open to high school students graduating from a New Mexico high school as well as members of an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo located wholly or partially in NM | |
| University of Pittsburgh (University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine) Guaranteed Admit Program |
PA | SAT: 1490 ACT: 34 |
8 years | MCAT not required |
| University of Rochester (University of Rochester School of Medicine) Rochester Early Medical Scholars |
NY | GPA: 3.95 (avg) Other: Top 3% |
8 years | Exemption from MCAT |
| University of South Alabama (University of South Alabama College of Medicine) College of Medicine Early Acceptance Program (COMEAP) |
AL | GPA: 3.5 SAT: 1260 ACT: 27 |
8 years | Preference to Alabama residents |
| University of South Florida (Morsani College of Medicine) 7-year Medical Program |
FL | SAT: 1500 ACT: 34 |
7 years | MCAT required |
| Virginia Commonwealth University (Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine) Guaranteed Admission Program |
VA | GPA: 3.5 SAT: 1300 ACT: 29 |
8 years | |
| Washington and Jefferson College (Temple School of Medicine) Medical Scholars Program |
PA | SAT: 1350 ACT: 31 Other: Top 5% |
8 years | MCAT required |
| Wayne State University (Wayne State University School of Medicine) Wayne Med-Direct |
MI | GPA: 3.5 SAT: 1310 ACT: 28 |
8 years | 10 admits per year, free tuition and housing |
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