BA/BS/MD Accelerated Degree Program

The BA/BS/MD accelerated degree program enables academically qualified students to earn both a bachelor's and doctor of medicine degree concurrently — entering medical school one year sooner than in traditional bachelor's and MD programs. The BA/BS/MD 3 + 4 program is open to the following majors:

  • Arts and Sciences four-year programs (except International Area Studies)
  • Business

Admission Requirements

For consideration to the BA/BS/MD accelerated degree program, applicants must:

  • Submit the admission application and all required documents prior to December 1
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident applying for freshman admission
  • Have graduated from a high school in the United States
  • Have ranked in the top 10 percent of their graduating class
  • Have a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 weighted scale (subject to change)
  • Have a combined SAT score of at least 1360 (Critical Reading and Math sections); submission of SAT Subject Test is recommended (subject to change)
  • Have satisfactorily completed four years of science with one year each of biology, chemistry, and physics

As a point of reference, freshman students admitted to the BA/BS/MD program had an average GPA of 4.0 and and average combined SAT 1472.

How to Apply

Refer to the BA/BS/MD Supplemental Application Instructions for the complete admission checklist.

  • Download and complete the College of Medicine Supplemental Application [PDF].
  • Make sure all required materials are submitted to Drexel University Undergraduate Admissions, PO Box 34789,
    Philadelphia, PA 19101 or faxed to 215-895-5939, before December 1
  • Attend an interview (if selected) with the medical school at the Drexel College of Medicine Queen Lane Campus in the East Falls section of Philadelphia

Program Requirements

While in the undergraduate portion of the program, students must maintain at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA without repeating a course and with no grade less than a C. The MCAT is required prior to matriculation into the College of Medicine. Students must receive, in a single examination, minimum scores of of 9 verbal, 10 physical science, 10 biological science, and a letter score of "P" or higher on the MCAT writing section. Acceptance into the College of Medicine is not guaranteed.