BS Premedical-Medical at Pennsylvania State University

Programme overview

This is a special accelerated program in cooperation with the Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC) at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia whereby exceptional students have the opportunity to earn both the B.S. and M.D. degrees in seven years. Students are selected for this program while they are seniors in high school and must begin their undergraduate studies the fall immediately following their graduation. The first three years of the program are completed at University Park and the next four at SKMC Jefferson.

Faculty: Eberly College of Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Biology: Basic Concepts and Biodiversity, General Biochemistry, Chemical Principles I, Experimental Chemistry I, Chemical Principles II, Experimental Chemistry II.

Career pathways

This accelerated program integrates undergraduate and medical school studies; students completing the program earn both a BS and an M.D., leading to professional careers as physicians.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Direct Admission to the Major Incoming first-year students who meet the program admission requirements are admitted directly into the major. Admission restrictions may apply for change-of-major and/or change-of-campus students. For more information about the admission process for this major, please send a request to the college, campus, or program contact (listed in the Contact tab). Retention Requirements PMM students must enroll in and complete least 15 credits in the Fall and Spring semesters. At least 6 credits/semester in science and/or math must be completed each semester until the program's science/math requirements are met.

Undergraduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer entry; the application opens August 1 for Fall and Summer and June 1 for Spring.

Early Action: apply by November 1 to receive a decision by December 24. Recommended submission deadline for all applications: December 1. Applicants apply through the MyPennState application or the Common App. A nonrefundable application fee is paid by credit card; fee waivers are available to eligible students.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.psu.edu/apply/

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