Best BS/MD Programs in the U.S.

Getting into medical school is highly competitive, which is why combined BS/MD and BA/MD programs can be so appealing to students who already know they want to become physicians. These programs allow students to apply for an undergraduate and medical school pathway while still in high school, often providing conditional, provisional, or guaranteed admission to an affiliated medical school.

This guide compares 50 current BS/MD, BA/MD, and closely related direct medical programs in the United States. It includes accelerated six- and seven-year options as well as traditional eight-year programs that give students more time to complete their undergraduate education.

Not every program works the same way. Some guarantee a medical school seat as long as students meet specific requirements, while others provide conditional admission that depends on GPA, MCAT scores, interviews, service, research, or other progression standards.

We also separate early assurance and medical pathway programs that are frequently grouped with BS/MD programs but do not provide the same type of direct medical school admission. This makes it easier to compare programs accurately rather than assuming every pathway offers the same level of assurance.

Key Takeaways

• BS/MD and BA/MD programs vary widely. Some provide guaranteed or provisional medical school admission, while others require students to meet additional GPA, MCAT, interview, research, or service requirements.

• Program length typically ranges from six to eight years. Accelerated programs reduce the undergraduate timeline, while eight-year programs provide more time for research, study abroad, minors, and other college experiences.

• Not every program commonly described online as a BS/MD program offers the same type of medical school assurance. Some are better classified as early assurance, interview-priority, or medical pathway programs.

• Residency restrictions can significantly affect eligibility. Several programs prioritize or limit admission to students from specific states or regions.

• MCAT policies differ by program. Some waive the MCAT entirely, while others require students to meet a minimum score before progressing to medical school.

• The best program for a student depends on more than prestige. Program structure, medical school guarantee, cost, location, undergraduate flexibility, research opportunities, and progression requirements all matter.

What Is a BS/MD Program?

A BS/MD program is a combined pathway that allows students to apply to an undergraduate institution and an affiliated medical school while they are still in high school. Students complete their undergraduate education first and then continue into the MD program after meeting the pathway's academic and professional requirements.

Despite the name, not every program awards a Bachelor of Science degree. Some award a Bachelor of Arts, which is why you may also see these programs called BA/MD programs. The undergraduate institution and medical school may be part of the same university or two separate partner institutions.

Programs typically take six, seven, or eight years to complete. Some provide guaranteed or provisionally reserved medical school admission, while others require students to maintain a specific GPA, earn a minimum MCAT score, complete required activities, or pass an additional interview before progressing.

BS/MD programs are also different from college-level early assurance programs. A traditional direct-entry BS/MD pathway is entered from high school, while many early assurance programs require students to enroll in college first and apply to the medical pathway later.

How We Chose These BS/MD Programs

This guide was built by comparing programs that consistently appear across leading BS/MD resources and then verifying each program using current university or medical school information.

Programs were evaluated based on factors such as:

• Whether students can enter the pathway directly from high school

• Whether the program leads to an MD degree

• Whether medical school admission is guaranteed, provisional, conditional, or dependent on additional requirements

• Program length and undergraduate structure

• MCAT and GPA progression requirements

• Research, clinical, service, and mentoring opportunities

• Residency or geographic restrictions

• Current program availability

Because BS/MD programs vary substantially in structure, this list is not intended to rank every program from best to worst. Instead, it is designed to help students compare current programs accurately and identify the pathways that best match their academic goals, preferred timeline, and level of medical school assurance.

How Competitive Are BS/MD Programs?

BS/MD programs are typically much more selective than standard undergraduate admission because students are competing for both a college spot and an early pathway to medical school.

Acceptance rates vary substantially by program. Some programs enroll only a handful of students each year, while others admit larger cohorts. In many cases, universities do not publish a current BS/MD acceptance rate, so estimates found online may be based on older applicant numbers or unofficial sources.

When an official program publishes both the number of applicants and the number admitted, the acceptance rate can be calculated directly. When current numbers are not available, it is more accurate to say the acceptance rate is not publicly reported rather than rely on an unsupported estimate.

Students should also remember that acceptance rate alone does not show how difficult a program is to enter. Applicant GPA and test scores, residency restrictions, required healthcare experience, essays, interviews, program mission, and cohort size can all affect selectivity.

How Long Do BS/MD Programs Take?

Most BS/MD and BA/MD programs take six, seven, or eight years to complete. The main difference is how much of the traditional four-year undergraduate experience is compressed before medical school begins.

6-Year BS/MD Programs

Six-year programs are the most accelerated option. Students typically complete about two years of undergraduate coursework before moving into four years of medical education.

UMKC and Howard are examples of programs in this guide with six-year structures. These programs can shorten the path to becoming a physician, but the faster pace leaves less room for electives, minors, study abroad, and other traditional undergraduate experiences.

7-Year BS/MD Programs

Seven-year programs generally use a 3+4 structure: three undergraduate years followed by four years of medical school.

Examples in this guide include Penn State/Sidney Kimmel, George Washington University, RPI/Albany Medical College, NJIT/Rutgers NJMS, TCNJ/Rutgers NJMS, Augusta University, FIU, Stevens/Rutgers NJMS, and the University of South Carolina.

A seven-year pathway can save one year while still providing a substantial undergraduate experience.

8-Year BS/MD Programs

Eight-year programs generally follow the traditional four years of college plus four years of medical school. Their main advantage is not speed but early assurance or a reserved pathway to medical school.

Brown PLME, Rochester REMS, UConn, Baylor²Baylor, Case Western PPSP, Cincinnati Connections, and several other programs in this guide use an eight-year structure.

These programs can provide more flexibility for research, study abroad, additional majors or minors, and broader undergraduate exploration before medical school.

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Program	Undergraduate School	Medical School	Length	Pathway Type	MCAT
Brown PLME	Brown University	Warren Alpert Medical School	8 years	Direct combined pathway	Not required
Penn State Premedical-Medical Program	Penn State University	Sidney Kimmel Medical College	7 years	Accelerated combined pathway	Required
CUNY School of Medicine BS/MD	City College of New York	CUNY School of Medicine	7 years	Direct combined pathway	Not required
UMKC BA/MD	University of Missouri-Kansas City	UMKC School of Medicine	6 years	Accelerated combined pathway	Not required
Rochester REMS	University of Rochester	University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry	8 years	Conditional guarantee	Not required
UConn Special Program in Medicine	University of Connecticut	UConn School of Medicine	8 years	Conditional pathway	Required
Drexel BA/BS+MD Early Assurance	Drexel University	Drexel University College of Medicine	8 years	Provisional early acceptance	Required
UAB EMSAP	University of Alabama at Birmingham	UAB Heersink School of Medicine	8 years	Early medical-school acceptance	Required
University of Arizona APME	University of Arizona	University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson	7 years	Conditional direct pathway	Not required
California Northstate BS-MD	California Northstate University	CNU College of Medicine	7 or 8 years	Conditional acceptance	Required
UC Merced SJV PRIME+	University of California, Merced	UCSF School of Medicine	8 years	Conditional BS/MD pathway	Not required
CU Denver BA/BS-MD	University of Colorado Denver	University of Colorado School of Medicine	8 years	Reserved medical-school seat with conditions	Required
Baylor²Baylor Medical Program	Baylor University	Baylor College of Medicine	8 years	Provisional medical-school acceptance	Required
George Washington BA/BS-MD	George Washington University	GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences	7 years	Provisional acceptance	Required
Howard University BS/MD	Howard University	Howard University College of Medicine	6 years	Accelerated conditional pathway	Required
FAU MedDirect	Florida Atlantic University	Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine	7-8 years	Bachelor's-to-MD pathway	Check current track requirements
FIU 3+4 BS/MD	Florida International University	Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine	7 years	Conditional direct pathway	Check current requirements
Nova Southeastern Dual Admission MD	Nova Southeastern University	Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine	6, 7 or 8 years	Dual admission	Varies by track
USF 7-Year BS/MD	University of South Florida	Morsani College of Medicine	7 years	Conditional / interview required	Required
Augusta Professional Scholars Program	Augusta University	Medical College of Georgia	7 years	Accelerated combined pathway	Check current requirements
Stony Brook Scholars for Medicine	Stony Brook University	Renaissance School of Medicine	8 years	Reserved seat with conditions	Required
UIC GPPA Medicine	University of Illinois Chicago	UIC College of Medicine	8 years	Guaranteed professional admission with conditions	Required
VCU Guaranteed Admission Program	Virginia Commonwealth University	VCU School of Medicine	8 years	Guaranteed admission with conditions	Check current requirements
Rutgers-Newark BA/MD	Rutgers University-Newark	Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	7 years	Conditional direct admission	Required
University of Evansville B/MD	University of Evansville	Indiana University School of Medicine	8 years	Provisional medical-school seat	Required
University of Southern Indiana B/MD	University of Southern Indiana	Indiana University School of Medicine	8 years	Provisional medical-school seat	Required
Tulane Pathway to Medicine	Tulane University	Tulane University School of Medicine	8 years	Automatic acceptance with conditions	Required
Siena / Albany Medical College	Siena University	Albany Medical College	8 years	Joint direct admission	Not required
Syracuse / SUNY Upstate	Syracuse University	SUNY Upstate Norton College of Medicine	8 years	Conditional guaranteed pathway	Not required
RPI Physician-Scientist Program	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Albany Medical College	7 years	Accelerated combined pathway	Not required
Texas Tech UMSI	Texas Tech University	TTUHSC School of Medicine	8 years	Guaranteed admission with conditions	Not required
Caldwell / Rutgers NJMS	Caldwell University	Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	7 years	Combined articulation pathway	Required
Drew / Rutgers NJMS	Drew University	Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	7 years	Direct combined pathway	Required
Montclair State / Rutgers NJMS	Montclair State University	Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	8 years	Conditional combined pathway	Required
NJIT / Rutgers NJMS	New Jersey Institute of Technology	Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	7 years	Accelerated combined pathway	Required
Rowan / Cooper Medical School BS/MD	Rowan University	Cooper Medical School of Rowan University	7 years	Accelerated conditional pathway	Check current requirements
Saint Peter's / Rutgers NJMS	Saint Peter's University	Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	7 years	Combined articulation pathway	Required
University of Houston HonorsMed	University of Houston	Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine	8 years	Conditional medical pathway	Required
TCNJ / Rutgers NJMS	The College of New Jersey	Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	7 years	Direct combined pathway	Required
University of New Mexico Combined BA/MD	University of New Mexico	UNM School of Medicine	8 years	Combined medical pathway	Check current requirements
YU-Einstein Medical Scholars	Yeshiva University	Albert Einstein College of Medicine	8 years	Early assurance	Required
ACPHS / SUNY Upstate Accelerated Scholars	Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences	SUNY Upstate Norton College of Medicine	8 years	Guaranteed pathway with conditions	Not required
Union Leadership in Medicine	Union College	Albany Medical College	8 years	Direct guaranteed pathway with conditions	Not required
Hofstra / Zucker 4+4 BS-BA/MD	Hofstra University	Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell	8 years	Conditional direct pathway	Required
Case Western PPSP	Case Western Reserve University	Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine	8 years	Conditional admission	Check current requirements
Cincinnati Connections	University of Cincinnati	University of Cincinnati College of Medicine	8 years	Reserved conditional pathway	Required
South Carolina Accelerated Undergraduate to MD	South Carolina Honors College	USC Floyd School of Medicine	7 years	Conditional direct admission	Not required
Stevens / Rutgers NJMS	Stevens Institute of Technology	Rutgers New Jersey Medical School	7 years	Accelerated combined pathway	Required
Pittsburgh Guaranteed Admission Program	University of Pittsburgh	University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine	8 years	Guaranteed admission with conditions	Required
Washington & Jefferson / Temple Medical Scholars	Washington & Jefferson College	Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University	8 years	Provisional medical-school acceptance	Required

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1. Brown University Program in Liberal Medical Education

   Brown University's Program in Liberal Medical Education, commonly called PLME, is an eight-year pathway combining undergraduate study at Brown with the MD program at the Warren Alpert Medical School.

   PLME students complete four undergraduate years followed by four years of medical school. One of the program's biggest advantages is Brown's Open Curriculum, which gives students substantial freedom to explore subjects outside the traditional pre-med track while still completing the competencies needed for medical education.

   Students may pursue either an A.B. or Sc.B. degree and can choose from a wide range of concentrations. PLME students are not required to take the MCAT to continue to Warren Alpert Medical School.

2. Penn State Premedical-Medical Program

Penn State's Premedical-Medical Program is a seven-year BS/MD pathway offered with Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.

Students spend three years at Penn State University Park before transitioning to four years of medical school at Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia. The Penn State bachelor's degree is awarded after the first year of medical school.

Students apply directly to the accelerated program during their senior year of high school. The structure saves one year compared with the traditional four-year undergraduate and four-year medical-school route while still providing a substantial undergraduate science curriculum.

The program is one of the country's longest-running cooperative BS/MD pathways and has produced more than 1,000 graduates.

3. CUNY School of Medicine BS/MD Program

The CUNY School of Medicine offers a seven-year accelerated BS/MD program through the Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program at the City College of New York.

Students complete a three-year Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences curriculum before progressing into the four-year MD program. The curriculum integrates biomedical science, early medical education, clinical experiences, research, and community health.

The program has a strong mission centered on preparing physicians to serve communities where access to healthcare has historically been limited.

Students who successfully complete the undergraduate phase can transition into the MD program without the MCAT serving as an additional admissions barrier. This combination of an accelerated timeline and mission-driven medical education makes CUNY's pathway distinctive among BS/MD programs.

4. University of Missouri-Kansas City BA/MD Program

The University of Missouri-Kansas City offers an accelerated six-year BA/MD program that admits students directly into an integrated undergraduate and medical curriculum.

Unlike most combined medical programs, UMKC students begin medical education and clinical exposure during their first year. The year-round curriculum combines liberal arts, basic sciences, medical sciences, and progressively increasing patient-care experiences.

Students can pursue undergraduate study in areas including liberal arts, biology, and chemistry before earning both the bachelor's degree and MD.

The six-year timeline makes UMKC one of the shortest established high-school-to-MD pathways in the country. It can be particularly appealing to students who are already confident about medicine and want clinical training to begin much earlier than it would through a traditional pre-med route.

5. University of Rochester REMS

The Rochester Early Medical Scholars program, or REMS, is an eight-year BA/BS + MD pathway at the University of Rochester.

Students admitted to REMS receive a conditional guarantee of admission to the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry after successfully completing their bachelor's degree and required pre-medical coursework.

REMS students are exempt from the MCAT and receive access to faculty mentoring, funded summer research opportunities, clinics, laboratories, and specialized programming.

Because the program follows a traditional four-year undergraduate timeline rather than an accelerated schedule, students have considerable freedom to explore interests outside medicine. Rochester's flexible undergraduate curriculum makes REMS particularly attractive to students who want both medical-school assurance and a broad college experience.

6. University of Connecticut Special Program in Medicine

UConn's Special Program in Medicine is an eight-year BA/BS and MD pathway linking undergraduate study at the University of Connecticut with the UConn School of Medicine.

Students enter UConn as Honors students and can choose from more than 100 undergraduate majors while completing the coursework and experiences required for medical-school progression.

To remain eligible for the School of Medicine, students must satisfy academic, MCAT, clinical service, community service, research, and professional requirements.

The program is not accelerated. Instead, it gives students four full undergraduate years to explore academic interests while maintaining a structured connection to UConn's medical school. Connecticut residents receive special consideration, although the program also considers qualified applicants from outside the state.

7. Drexel University BA/BS+MD Early Assurance Program

Drexel University's BA/BS+MD Early Assurance Program is an eight-year combined pathway consisting of four undergraduate years followed by four years at Drexel University College of Medicine.

Students are selected during their senior year of high school and receive provisional early acceptance to the medical school.

Eligible undergraduate options include Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Biomedical Engineering. A distinguishing feature is Drexel's co-op system, which allows combined-degree students to complete professional experience related to areas such as research, healthcare, engineering, or other fields connected to their academic interests.

Students must continue meeting the program's academic and professional requirements throughout college to retain their place in the medical-school portion of the pathway.

8. UAB Early Medical School Acceptance Program

The University of Alabama at Birmingham's Early Medical School Acceptance Program, or EMSAP, is an eight-year pathway consisting of four undergraduate years at UAB followed by four years at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine.

Students can choose an undergraduate major based on their interests rather than being restricted to a specific pre-med degree. EMSAP also provides specialized enrichment and preparation for medical school throughout the undergraduate years.

Eligibility is geographically limited. Applicants must attend high school in Alabama or in a state bordering Alabama, including Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, or Mississippi.

The program can be particularly attractive to students who want a traditional four-year undergraduate experience combined with an early medical-school pathway at a major academic medical center.

9. University of Arizona

The University of Arizona's Accelerated Pathway to Medical Education, or APME, is a seven-year program connecting undergraduate study at the University of Arizona with the College of Medicine-Tucson.

Students apply during their senior year of high school and complete three years of undergraduate coursework before entering the four-year MD curriculum.

APME students receive a reserved medical-school position as long as they satisfy the program's academic, professional, clinical, research, service, and leadership requirements. The MCAT is not required.

Students are not required to complete a bachelor's degree before entering medical school, although their undergraduate coursework prepares them for the MD curriculum. The program currently admits a small cohort, making it one of the more selective accelerated medical pathways.

10. California Northstate University BS-MD Early Assurance Honors Track

California Northstate University offers BS-MD Early Assurance Honors Tracks connecting its undergraduate College of Health Sciences with the California Northstate University College of Medicine.

Students can pursue either a 3+4 accelerated pathway or a traditional 4+4 pathway. Both are designed for students entering directly from high school who already have a strong interest in medicine.

Students receive conditional acceptance to the College of Medicine rather than an unconditional guarantee. They must satisfy the program's academic, professional, service, and progression requirements to retain that conditional acceptance.

The undergraduate curriculum incorporates health-sciences preparation, research, service learning, and advising designed specifically for students planning to continue into medical education.

11. UC Merced SJV PRIME+ BS/MD Program

UC Merced's SJV PRIME+ is an eight-year BS/MD pathway developed with UC Merced, UCSF Fresno, and the UCSF School of Medicine.

The program is designed specifically for students with meaningful connections to California's San Joaquin Valley who want to become physicians serving the region.

Students begin their undergraduate education at UC Merced and participate in specialized medical education, mentorship, community engagement, service learning, and research experiences. After meeting the program's undergraduate and progression requirements, students continue toward the MD through the UCSF School of Medicine.

SJV PRIME+ stands out because its purpose extends beyond providing an early medical pathway. It is also designed to increase the physician workforce serving communities throughout the San Joaquin Valley.

12. University of Colorado Denver BA/BS-MD Program

The University of Colorado Denver offers an eight-year BA/BS-MD program in partnership with the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Students complete a four-year bachelor's degree at CU Denver before progressing to four years of medical school. Up to 10 students are selected annually.

The program is specifically designed around Colorado's healthcare needs. Applicants must be Colorado residents graduating from a Colorado high school and should demonstrate an interest in becoming physicians who serve communities within the state.

Students can choose a major in CU Denver's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Progression requires continued academic performance, completion of program activities and prerequisites, the MCAT, and a successful School of Medicine interview.

13. Baylor²Baylor Medical Program

The Baylor²Baylor Medical Program is an eight-year pathway connecting Baylor University with Baylor College of Medicine.

Selected high school students receive provisional acceptance to Baylor College of Medicine when they begin their undergraduate studies at Baylor University.

For the current admission cycle, Baylor identifies six medical-program positions, making this a particularly small and selective cohort.

Students spend four years completing their bachelor's degree before entering the four-year MD program, provided they continue meeting program requirements.

The traditional four-year undergraduate timeline gives students room to pursue a full Baylor undergraduate experience while benefiting from an established pathway to one of the country's major academic medical schools.

14. George Washington University BA/BS-MD Program

George Washington University's BA/BS-MD program is a seven-year pathway connecting three years of undergraduate study in the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences with four years at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Students apply as high school seniors and receive provisional medical-school acceptance if selected. The enrolling cohort is typically around 10 students each year.

To progress to the MD program, students must maintain a minimum 3.60 overall GPA, avoid grades of C or below in science courses, meet the program's MCAT cutoff requirements, and participate in medically related and service experiences.

GW's Washington, D.C. location also gives students access to healthcare, research, public service, and health policy opportunities throughout the metropolitan area.

15. Howard University BS/MD Program

Howard University's BS/MD program is an accelerated six-year pathway offered through the College of Arts and Sciences and Howard University College of Medicine.

The program follows a 2+4 structure, reducing the combined undergraduate and medical-school timeline from the traditional eight years to six.

It is designed for incoming Howard students pursuing Biology or Chemistry. Admission to the medical phase is conditional rather than automatic. Students must satisfy academic requirements, earn the required MCAT score, complete an interview, and receive supportive recommendations.

Howard's program can appeal to students who are prepared for an unusually accelerated undergraduate curriculum and want to complete both degrees at the same university.

16. Florida Atlantic University MedDirect

Florida Atlantic University's MedDirect pathway connects undergraduate study at FAU's Boca Raton campus with the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.

FAU currently sponsors multiple bachelor's-to-MD options, including MedDirect and the Wilkes Medical Scholars Program through the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College. These pathways are designed for academically strong high school applicants who have already developed meaningful exposure to medicine.

Depending on the pathway, students complete the bachelor's and MD sequence in approximately seven to eight years.

FAU is unusual because students can consider more than one undergraduate environment within the same university system while pursuing a structured path toward the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine.

17. Florida International University 3+4 BS/MD Program

Florida International University offers a seven-year BS/MD pathway through its College of Arts, Sciences & Education, Honors College, and Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.

Students apply directly from high school and complete three undergraduate years in the Biological Sciences program before beginning the four-year MD curriculum.

Participants who successfully satisfy all requirements have the opportunity for guaranteed admission to Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine beginning in the fourth year of the combined pathway.

The program emphasizes more than academic performance. FIU also considers leadership, community service, and healthcare experiences when evaluating prospective students.

Its 3+4 structure makes it an accelerated alternative to the traditional eight-year route.

18. Nova Southeastern University Dual Admission MD Program

Nova Southeastern University offers an allopathic medicine Dual Admission program connecting undergraduate study with the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine.

Students can follow six-, seven-, or eight-year pathways depending on the track for which they qualify.

The six-year 2+4 program is available by invitation, while the seven-year 3+4 and eight-year 4+4 options provide different levels of undergraduate acceleration. Students ultimately earn the MD from Nova's allopathic medical school.

This range of timelines distinguishes Nova from many combined medical programs that offer only one fixed structure. Students must meet the Dual Admission requirements throughout their undergraduate education to retain their reserved medical-school pathway.

19. University of South Florida 7-Year BS/MD Program

The University of South Florida offers a seven-year BS/MD pathway through the Judy Genshaft Honors College and Morsani College of Medicine.

Students follow an accelerated Biomedical Sciences curriculum and complete the undergraduate portion in three years before entering medical school.

An important distinction is that admission to the medical school is not guaranteed simply by entering the undergraduate track. Students must meet demanding GPA, MCAT, research, academic, and professional benchmarks to receive a formal interview with Morsani College of Medicine. Successful interviewees can then receive conditional acceptance.

The program is best suited to students prepared for an accelerated science curriculum and a highly structured progression process.

20. Augusta University Professional Scholars Program

Augusta University's Professional Scholars Program provides a seven-year BS/MD pathway to the Medical College of Georgia.

Students spend their first three years completing undergraduate coursework in Cell and Molecular Biology. During the fourth year, they begin medical school while also completing the remaining requirements for the bachelor's degree.

This overlap allows students to complete the combined undergraduate and medical pathway in seven years instead of eight.

Because both stages occur within Augusta University, students have access to an integrated academic environment connecting undergraduate science education with the Medical College of Georgia.

The program is designed for applicants who are already strongly committed to medicine and comfortable with an accelerated academic schedule.

21. Stony Brook University Scholars for Medicine

Stony Brook University's Scholars for Medicine program is an eight-year combined bachelor's and MD pathway.

Students enter through one of Stony Brook's honors programs and receive a reserved seat at the Renaissance School of Medicine after completing their undergraduate degree, provided they satisfy all program requirements.

Participants complete recommended pre-medical coursework while benefiting from honors advising, research opportunities, professional development, and connections with Stony Brook's medical community.

The program is notably small. Stony Brook has reported cohorts of roughly 10 Scholars for Medicine students, giving participants a more focused combined-degree experience than they would find in many larger pre-med programs.

22. University of Illinois Chicago GPPA Medicine

The University of Illinois Chicago's Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions pathway provides selected first-year students with a structured route toward professional education at UIC.

GPPA Medicine is designed to provide a guaranteed medical pathway when students satisfy the program's conditions of acceptance throughout their undergraduate education.

The program is generally not accelerated. Students typically complete a bachelor's degree before entering professional school, allowing them to have a traditional undergraduate experience while meeting GPPA requirements.

Applicants to GPPA Medicine must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and Illinois residents.

UIC's location in Chicago also gives students access to a major academic medical and healthcare environment throughout their undergraduate education.

23. Virginia Commonwealth University Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine

Virginia Commonwealth University's Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine is an eight-year pathway for high school seniors admitted through the VCU Honors College.

Students complete four years of undergraduate study at VCU before entering the VCU School of Medicine.

Participants who successfully satisfy all requirements of the Guaranteed Admission Program can enter the medical school without competing again through the traditional applicant pool.

The program is designed for students who want the security of a structured medical pathway without accelerating their undergraduate experience. That gives students time to pursue research, service, leadership, and academic interests before beginning medical school.

Only current high school seniors can apply directly to this version of the Guaranteed Admission Program.

24. Rutgers University-Newark BA/MD Program

Rutgers University-Newark offers a seven-year BA/MD program with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

High school seniors apply to the joint pathway and, if admitted, receive guaranteed admission to NJMS provided they continue meeting the program's academic and progression requirements.

Students spend three undergraduate years in the School of Arts and Sciences-Newark before transitioning into the four-year MD curriculum at NJMS.

The program reduces the traditional eight-year timeline by one year while placing both the undergraduate and medical phases within the Rutgers system.

Applicants should be prepared for a competitive admission process that considers strong academic preparation, standardized testing, recommendations, and medical-school readiness.

25. University of Evansville B/MD Program

The University of Evansville offers a Baccalaureate to Doctor of Medicine program in partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine-Evansville.

Selected students receive provisional admission to the medical school while completing their bachelor's degree at the University of Evansville.

The program is available only to Indiana residents and typically admits a small cohort each year. Participants must maintain required undergraduate GPAs, complete medical-school prerequisites, take the MCAT, submit the AMCAS application, and complete a medical-school interview.

Students who satisfy all progression requirements can claim their provisional seat at IU School of Medicine-Evansville.

The program also provides substantial undergraduate scholarship support for accepted B/MD students.

26. University of Southern Indiana B/MD Program

The University of Southern Indiana offers a B/MD Scholarship pathway in partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine.

The program is specifically designed for Indiana residents and supports the goal of increasing the number of physicians serving southwestern and southern Indiana.

Selected students receive undergraduate scholarship support at USI along with a provisional medical-school seat.

Participants must complete their bachelor's degree and required pre-medical coursework, maintain specified GPAs, take the MCAT, submit an AMCAS application, and complete the Indiana University School of Medicine admissions process.

Eight students are currently selected for the program each year. This combination of scholarship funding, regional mission, and provisional MD admission makes USI distinctive among combined medical pathways.

27. Tulane Pathway to Medicine

Tulane Pathway to Medicine is a 4+4 program linking undergraduate study at Tulane University with Tulane University School of Medicine.

Unlike programs with a separate application available to every applicant, Tulane's pathway is invitation-only. High-achieving students are identified after applying for undergraduate admission and selected candidates are invited to complete the medical pathway application and interview process.

Accepted students receive admission to Tulane School of Medicine as long as they remain in good academic standing and complete the program's requirements.

Students must still take the MCAT and complete the medical-school application, but Tulane describes these steps as formalities for participants who successfully maintain their standing in the program.

28. Siena University / Albany Medical College Program

Siena University and Albany Medical College jointly offer an eight-year BA/MD pathway known as the Science, Humanities and Medicine Program.

Fifteen high school seniors are jointly admitted each year. Students spend four years at Siena before continuing to Albany Medical College for the MD.

The program places unusual emphasis on the humanities, ethics, community service, and the human side of medicine. Students earn a Biology B.A. and complete a humanities or social-science minor.

Participants also complete an extended service experience between their junior and senior years.

The MCAT is waived for students who successfully remain in the program, making Siena's pathway especially distinctive for applicants interested in combining medicine with humanities and service.

29. Syracuse University / SUNY Upstate BS/MD Program

Syracuse University and SUNY Upstate Medical University offer a combined bachelor's-to-MD program for students entering directly from high school.

The pathway provides a structured transition from undergraduate study at Syracuse to the Norton College of Medicine at SUNY Upstate.

Only five positions are available each year, making the program exceptionally small. Preference may be given to New York residents, students from Central or Upstate New York, applicants from rural or medically underserved communities, and students interested in remaining in the region.

The program combines undergraduate preparation with mentoring and medical-school connections designed to create a smoother transition into the MD curriculum.

30. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Physician-Scientist Program

RPI's Physician-Scientist Program is a seven-year BS/MD pathway offered with Albany Medical College.

Students complete three undergraduate years at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute before progressing to four years of medical education at Albany Medical College.

The program has a particularly strong research orientation and is designed for students who are interested in combining medicine with scientific investigation.

Students apply during their senior year of high school and must complete their undergraduate study through RPI's School of Science.

The MCAT is not required for students in the program. Because of the accelerated curriculum, participants cannot pursue a double or dual major.

31. Texas Tech Undergraduate to Medical School Initiative

Texas Tech University's Undergraduate to Medical School Initiative, or UMSI, connects the Texas Tech Honors College with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine.

Selected entering Honors students receive guaranteed admission to the medical school after completing their bachelor's degree and satisfying all program requirements.

The pathway follows a traditional eight-year structure rather than accelerating undergraduate study.

One of its most significant advantages is that UMSI students are not required to take the MCAT. Texas Tech encourages participants to use that flexibility to broaden their undergraduate education through areas such as humanities, languages, mathematics, business, research, and other academic interests.

32. Caldwell University / Rutgers New Jersey Medical School BA/MD Program

Caldwell University maintains a BA/MD articulation agreement with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

The pathway connects undergraduate study at Caldwell with the MD program at NJMS and gives qualified students a structured route toward medical school.

Because the undergraduate institution and medical school are separate, applicants should pay close attention to the requirements established by both Caldwell and NJMS, including academic performance, prerequisite coursework, standardized testing, and progression standards.

The program gives students the benefits of a smaller undergraduate university environment while maintaining an established connection with a major public medical school in Newark.

Students interested in this pathway should apply specifically for the combined medical option rather than assuming admission to Caldwell alone provides medical-school admission.

33. Drew University / Rutgers New Jersey Medical School BA/MD Program

Drew University offers a seven-year BA/MD program with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Prospective first-year students can apply directly to the combined program and, if selected, are admitted to both Drew and NJMS.

Students spend three years completing undergraduate study at Drew followed by four years at New Jersey Medical School.

Drew's liberal arts environment gives students flexibility in their undergraduate studies while also providing access to research opportunities, pre-health advising, and preparation for medical education.

The program saves one year compared with the traditional route. Students accepted into the dual-degree pathway also receive significant scholarship support during their three undergraduate years at Drew.

34. Montclair State University / Rutgers NJMS Combined BS/MD Program

Montclair State University offers an eight-year Combined BS/MD Program with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Students complete four years at Montclair in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology before progressing to four years at NJMS.

The current pathway is not accelerated. Instead, it provides a direct, structured route from undergraduate study to medical school for students who satisfy the program's requirements.

Participants must maintain required grades and GPA, complete the Health Careers Program curriculum and enrichment activities, participate in research or summer study, and earn a competitive MCAT score.

Students who successfully complete all requirements automatically advance to the NJMS phase of the program.

35. NJIT / Rutgers New Jersey Medical School BS/MD Program

The New Jersey Institute of Technology offers a seven-year accelerated BS/MD program with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Students complete three undergraduate years at NJIT before progressing to the four-year MD curriculum at NJMS. The bachelor's degree is awarded after students complete the necessary undergraduate requirements, which may include coursework completed during the first year of medical school.

Applicants enter through NJIT's Albert Dorman Honors College and must also be accepted by NJMS.

Students who fulfill all program requirements are automatically promoted into the medical-school phase. NJIT's strong STEM and research environment makes this program particularly appealing to students who want an accelerated MD pathway within a technology-focused undergraduate institution.

36. Rowan University / Cooper Medical School 3+4 BS/MD Program

Rowan University offers a seven-year 3+4 BS/MD pathway with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.

Exceptional high school seniors can apply simultaneously to Rowan and CMSRU. During the undergraduate portion, students can pursue approved programs in the College of Science and Mathematics or Biomedical Engineering.

After three undergraduate years and successful completion of the required academic and extracurricular standards, participants progress to Cooper Medical School.

Students still submit an AMCAS application during their third undergraduate year, but they are not required to complete another medical-school admissions interview.

The pathway places particular importance on service and alignment with Cooper Medical School's community-focused mission.

37. Saint Peter's University / Rutgers New Jersey Medical School BS/MD Program

Saint Peter's University maintains a BS/MD articulation agreement with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

The pathway provides qualified students with a structured undergraduate-to-medical-school route connecting Saint Peter's with NJMS in Newark.

Students benefit from a smaller undergraduate environment while completing the science coursework and academic requirements needed for progression to medical school.

Because admission and retention standards for combined medical programs can change by admission cycle, applicants should closely review the current Saint Peter's and NJMS requirements before applying.

The program is particularly relevant to students interested in remaining in the northern New Jersey and New York metropolitan area for both undergraduate study and medical education.

38. University of Houston HonorsMed

The University of Houston's HonorsMed program is an eight-year conditional medical pathway connecting the Honors College with the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

Students spend four years completing a bachelor's degree at the University of Houston followed by four years in medical school.

Participants can choose any undergraduate major but must complete Honors College requirements and the Medicine & Society minor.

To matriculate into the medical school, students must maintain the required cumulative GPA and earn the required MCAT score.

The program selects a very small cohort, with up to six students chosen following interviews. HonorsMed is especially relevant for students interested in medicine within Houston's extensive healthcare environment.

39. The College of New Jersey / Rutgers NJMS Seven-Year Medical Program

The College of New Jersey offers a seven-year medical program with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Students are admitted to both TCNJ and NJMS directly from high school. They spend three undergraduate years at TCNJ before beginning four years at NJMS.

One advantage is the range of approved undergraduate majors. Students can pursue fields including biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, computer science, economics, English, history, mathematics, philosophy, physics, and Spanish.

TCNJ also publishes unusually useful admissions data for the program. Its typical applicant pool includes about 400 applicants, with roughly 40 ultimately accepted, although these figures can vary by year.

40. University of New Mexico Combined BA/MD Program

The University of New Mexico's Combined BA/MD Degree Program connects undergraduate study in the College of Arts & Sciences with the UNM School of Medicine.

The program was created in part to address New Mexico's physician shortage, particularly in rural, tribal, frontier, and medically underserved communities.

Students complete four undergraduate years before progressing to the four-year MD program after satisfying academic and program requirements.

Eligibility is strongly tied to New Mexico. Applicants generally must be high school seniors living and attending school in New Mexico or qualifying students connected to the Navajo Nation.

The program admits approximately 28 students each year and combines medical preparation with community health experiences and financial support.

41. Yeshiva University / Albert Einstein Medical Scholars Program

The YU-Einstein Medical Scholars Program is an early-assurance pathway connecting Yeshiva University's undergraduate Honors programs with Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

High school seniors apply for the program while applying to Yeshiva. Selected students complete their undergraduate education at YU while gaining access to research and clinical opportunities connected with Einstein and Montefiore.

Students must maintain strong academic performance, complete pre-med coursework, participate in research and service, take the MCAT, and satisfy Einstein's application and interview requirements.

The pathway requires a minimum 3.75 overall and science GPA and a 515 MCAT score for progression. Unlike a traditional guaranteed BS/MD, Yeshiva specifically classifies this as early assurance rather than guaranteed medical admission.

42. Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences / SUNY Upstate Accelerated Scholars

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences participates in the SUNY Upstate Accelerated Scholars pathway.

Students admitted through the program complete an eligible bachelor's degree at ACPHS before progressing to the MD program at SUNY Upstate Medical University.

The pathway is designed for students who identify their interest in medicine while applying to ACPHS and satisfy both the undergraduate institution's and Upstate's selection requirements.

Students who successfully remain in the pathway can receive guaranteed acceptance to SUNY Upstate's College of Medicine.

This program is important to distinguish from older information connecting ACPHS with Albany Medical College. The current combined medical pathway is with SUNY Upstate.

43. Union College Leadership in Medicine Program

Union College's Leadership in Medicine program is an eight-year pathway jointly sponsored by Union College, Clarkson University, and Albany Medical College.

High school seniors apply through Union and, if selected through the full admissions process, enter a program combining undergraduate study, healthcare management education, and medical training.

The pathway is unusual because it is designed not only to prepare physicians but also to develop future healthcare leaders.

Students can build knowledge in medicine alongside management, policy, and organizational decision-making.

Applicants seeking a program that connects clinical training with the business and administrative side of healthcare may find Union's structure particularly distinctive compared with science-focused BS/MD programs.

44. Hofstra University / Zucker School of Medicine 4+4 BS-BA/MD

Hofstra University's 4+4 BS-BA/MD program provides a direct pathway from undergraduate study at Hofstra to the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

Students apply as first-time, full-time freshmen and complete a four-year bachelor's degree before matriculating into medical school.

Participants can choose from multiple undergraduate majors that satisfy the medical school's prerequisite requirements. They must maintain the program's required overall and science GPAs, complete pre-medical coursework, and achieve the required MCAT performance.

Students who satisfy the progression requirements automatically matriculate to the Zucker School of Medicine.

The traditional 4+4 structure also leaves room for honors study, minors, study abroad, and other undergraduate experiences.

45. Case Western Reserve University Pre-Professional Scholars Program

Case Western Reserve University's Pre-Professional Scholars Program in Medicine offers selected first-year students conditional admission to the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

Unlike an accelerated BS/MD, PPSP allows students to complete a traditional undergraduate education before entering medical school.

Participants can choose from Case Western's wide range of undergraduate majors rather than being restricted to a single pre-med field.

Only a small number of entering students receive conditional medical or dental admission through PPSP each year.

The combination of medical-school assurance, undergraduate flexibility, research opportunities, and Case Western's location within Cleveland's large academic healthcare environment makes PPSP one of the most prominent early medical pathways in the country.

46. University of Cincinnati Connections Dual Admissions Program

The University of Cincinnati's Connections Dual Admissions Program is a non-accelerated eight-year BS/MD pathway.

High school seniors apply simultaneously to a University of Cincinnati undergraduate college and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Students spend four years completing their undergraduate degree before entering four years of medical school. Participants receive an early-assurance reserved seat provided they satisfy all program requirements.

Current progression requirements include undergraduate GPA standards, completion of the University Honors Program, a Medical Sciences major or minor, an MCAT requirement, and a medical-school interview.

The non-accelerated structure gives students more time for research, service, study abroad, internships, and other undergraduate experiences.

47. University of South Carolina Accelerated Undergraduate to MD Program

The University of South Carolina Honors College and the USC Floyd School of Medicine offer a seven-year Accelerated Undergraduate to MD program.

Selected students complete their undergraduate and pre-medical requirements through the South Carolina Honors College in three years before beginning medical school in the fourth year.

The undergraduate curriculum includes intensive pre-med coursework, Honors requirements, research, and a thesis component.

Admission is by invitation and fewer than 10 students are typically selected for each cohort.

Because students begin the medical curriculum one year early, the pathway reduces the combined undergraduate and MD timeline to seven years while preserving a substantial Honors College academic and research experience.

48. Stevens Institute of Technology / Rutgers NJMS BS/MD Program

Stevens Institute of Technology offers a seven-year 3+4 BS/MD pathway with Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Students apply directly from high school and spend three years at Stevens before continuing to four years of medical education at NJMS.

The undergraduate portion is built around Accelerated Chemical Biology, combining a strong STEM curriculum with preparation for medical school.

Students save one year compared with the traditional eight-year route while gaining access to Stevens' science, technology, and research environment.

The partnership is especially appealing to students who want an accelerated medical pathway while studying at a technology-focused university in the New York metropolitan area.

49. University of Pittsburgh Guaranteed Admission Program for Medicine

The University of Pittsburgh's Guaranteed Admission Program provides selected undergraduate applicants with a structured path to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Students enter Pitt knowing that they can progress to medical school after completing their undergraduate degree if they continue satisfying the program's academic, experiential, and professional requirements.

The pathway is not primarily designed to shorten the undergraduate experience. Instead, it gives students greater security while they complete their bachelor's degree and develop through research, clinical exposure, service, and other pre-med experiences.

Pitt's combination of a major research university, extensive biomedical research, and an academic medical center makes the medicine guarantee especially attractive to students interested in research-intensive medical education.

50. Washington & Jefferson College / Temple Medical Scholars Program

Washington & Jefferson College offers an eight-year Medical Scholars Program with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

Exceptionally qualified high school seniors can receive provisional acceptance to Temple's medical school while completing their bachelor's degree at Washington & Jefferson.

Students are free to choose a science or non-science major as long as they complete the required pre-medical coursework.

The program requires students to take the MCAT during college, and progression to Temple remains conditional on successfully completing all program standards.

This pathway gives students the combination of a small liberal arts undergraduate environment and a reserved route to a large urban medical school in Philadelphia.

Other Early Assurance and Medical Pathway Programs

Not every medical pathway commonly included on BS/MD lists provides guaranteed or provisional admission to medical school from high school. The following programs can still offer valuable benefits, including specialized advising, medical school connections, accelerated timelines, or preferred interview opportunities, but students must complete additional admissions steps before entering medical school.

Mercer University Medical Scholars Programs

Mercer University offers both a traditional eight-year Medical Scholars pathway and a seven-year Accelerated Mercer Medical Scholars pathway for eligible Georgia students.

Students receive structured preparation for the Mercer University School of Medicine, including advising, mentorship, service experiences, and early engagement with the medical school. However, students still apply to Mercer School of Medicine through the AMCAS Early Decision Program.

The traditional pathway requires the MCAT, while students in the accelerated program who successfully meet all requirements can apply without an MCAT score. Mercer also waives the medical school interview for students who successfully complete the applicable program requirements.

Because medical school admission still involves a formal application rather than guaranteed admission from high school, Mercer is better classified as a medical pathway program than a traditional BS/MD program.

Wayne State University Med-Direct

Wayne State's Med-Direct is a BS/BA-to-MD pipeline designed for students interested in addressing health disparities in urban communities.

Participants receive undergraduate support that can include mentorship, research opportunities, clinical experiences, and financial assistance.

Students who satisfy the program criteria receive consideration for an admission interview with Wayne State University School of Medicine. Med-Direct does not provide automatic medical school admission simply because a student was selected for the undergraduate program.

For that reason, it is better classified as a medical pathway program rather than a guaranteed BS/MD program.

University of Minnesota BA/MD Scholars Program

The University of Minnesota's BA/MD Scholars Program is an invitation-only pathway for Minnesota residents with an early interest in medicine.

Students begin their undergraduate education while receiving advising, mentoring, and support connected with the University of Minnesota Medical School.

Participation does not eliminate the medical school admissions process. Students must successfully complete the undergraduate program requirements, meet medical school admission standards, submit an application, and complete an interview before entering medical school.

This makes the program different from pathways that provide a guaranteed or conditionally reserved medical school seat at the time of high school admission.

Saint Louis University Medical Scholars Program

Saint Louis University's Medical Scholars Program is an early-assurance pathway for students interested in attending the Saint Louis University School of Medicine.

Participants receive specialized pre-medical advising, programming, medical school connections, and an opportunity to interview with the School of Medicine during college.

Students must meet academic requirements, complete required coursework, take the MCAT, formally apply to the School of Medicine, and complete the medical school interview.

Admission to Saint Louis University School of Medicine is not guaranteed through the Medical Scholars Program, so it should be distinguished from a traditional direct-entry BS/MD program.

University of Toledo BACC2MD Pathway

The University of Toledo's BACC2MD pathway gives qualified students entering directly from high school a structured route toward the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences.

Students must meet undergraduate academic requirements, complete required coursework, earn the required MCAT score, and apply to the medical school.

Participation in BACC2MD does not guarantee admission to the College of Medicine and Life Sciences. Students must still complete the medical school admissions process and receive an offer of admission.

Because of that distinction, BACC2MD is better classified as a medical pathway rather than a traditional guaranteed BS/MD program.

BS/MD Programs No Longer Accepting New Students

Some well-known BS/MD and BA/MD programs still appear in older articles and search results even though they are no longer accepting new applicants. Students should verify current program status before building a college list around any combined medical pathway.

Northwestern University HPME

Northwestern University's Honors Program in Medical Education, or HPME, was once one of the best-known direct medical programs in the country. Northwestern now states that HPME is no longer accepting new students.

Prospective Northwestern students interested in medicine must instead follow the university's traditional pre-med pathway and apply separately to medical school.

Boston University Seven-Year BA/MD Program

Boston University's former seven-year BA/MD program has been discontinued. Boston University stopped recruiting new undergraduate students, and the final class progressed to medical school in 2025.

Boston University still offers other medical pathways, including MMEDIC, but these should not be confused with the former high-school-entry seven-year BA/MD program.

Brooklyn College Coordinated BA/MD Program

Brooklyn College's Coordinated BA/MD Program has historically offered an eight-year pathway to the CUNY School of Medicine.

However, Brooklyn College currently states that the program is not accepting new applicants for the 2027–28 school year. Students interested in the program should check for future updates before assuming it will reopen for subsequent admission cycles.

Choosing between traditional pre-med and a BS/MD program can depend on your academic profile, goals, and how certain you are about pursuing medicine.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BS/MD Programs

What schools offer BS/MD programs?

Schools with current BS/MD, BA/MD, or closely related direct medical pathways include Brown, Penn State, UMKC, Rochester, UConn, Baylor, Case Western, Pittsburgh, RPI, VCU, Stony Brook, Rutgers-Newark, NJIT, TCNJ, Drexel, Cincinnati, Augusta, FIU, UC Merced, and others included in this guide.

Program structures vary, so students should verify whether a school offers guaranteed admission, conditional admission, provisional admission, or another type of medical pathway.

How hard is it to get into a BS/MD program?

BS/MD programs are generally highly competitive because applicants are being evaluated for both undergraduate admission and a future medical-school pathway.

Many programs admit very small cohorts, sometimes fewer than 10 to 20 students per year. Strong grades and test scores can help, but programs may also consider clinical exposure, research, service, leadership, essays, interviews, and demonstrated commitment to medicine.

How do you get into a BS/MD program?

Students typically apply during their senior year of high school. Competitive applicants usually have strong academic records, rigorous coursework, meaningful healthcare or service experiences, and a clear reason for pursuing medicine.

Some programs also require supplemental applications, interviews, specific SAT or ACT scores, state residency, or additional essays. Because requirements differ substantially, students should review each program individually before applying.

Are BS/MD programs worth it?

A BS/MD program can be valuable for students who are already confident that they want to become physicians. Benefits can include a reserved medical-school pathway, reduced admissions uncertainty, specialized advising, and, in some programs, a shorter route to the MD.

The tradeoff is that students may have less flexibility to change career direction, transfer schools, study abroad, or explore other academic interests, particularly in accelerated six- or seven-year programs.

Does Johns Hopkins have a BS/MD program?

No. Johns Hopkins University does not currently offer a direct-entry BS/MD program for high school students.

Students can attend Johns Hopkins as undergraduates and later apply separately to medical school, including the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, through the traditional medical-school admissions process.

Finding the Right BS/MD Program

The right BS/MD program depends on more than reputation or acceptance rate. Students should compare program length, medical school admission conditions, MCAT requirements, undergraduate flexibility, location, cost, residency restrictions, and the amount of academic and career flexibility they want during college.

A six- or seven-year accelerated program may appeal to students who are certain about medicine and want a faster path to the MD. An eight-year program may be a better fit for students who want more time for research, study abroad, additional academic interests, or a traditional undergraduate experience.

Most importantly, verify each program's current requirements before applying. Combined medical programs change frequently, and admission policies, testing requirements, eligibility rules, and even program availability can change from one application cycle to the next.