Top 22 Combined BS/MD Programs in 2025

What’s Covered:

• Is a BS/MD Program Right for You?
• Our BS/MD Ranking Methodology
• Top 22 Combined BS/MD Programs
• Do You Have a Balanced College List?

 

By far the most sought-after of dual-degree programs, combined medical programs receive many applications every cycle and yield extremely low acceptance rates—lower than even those of most Ivies! To help you decide which of the dozens of different programs you should apply to, we here at CollegeVine have compiled a list to rank the best combined medical programs.

 

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Is a BS/MD Program Right for You?

 

Many people are attracted to the security provided by BS/MD programs, and for good reason. These programs can, in some cases, let a student completely avoid the uncertainty of med school admissions and ease tons of stress.

 

With 4+4 programs (4 years of undergrad plus 4 years of med school), that security also comes with the freedom to commit to activities students enjoy rather than just extracurriculars that look good on med school applications.

 

Having said that, many accelerated (3+4, 2+4) programs are quite the opposite, with intense summer sessions and only a few permitted majors, saving large amounts of time and money at the cost of some freedom and flexibility.

 

Many BS/MD programs are also likely to revoke your provisional admission if you apply to other med schools at the end of undergrad, so pay attention to the requirements of these programs before you decide to commit to one.

 

Finally, it’s important to consider the commitment you’re making as a high school senior. If you pursue the normal route to medical school, you will have more time during undergrad to decide whether or not you actually want to go to med school. With BS/MD programs, you need to be sure that this is the path you want to pursue before committing six to eight years of your life to it.

 

Our BS/MD Ranking Methodology

 

Our rankings, which include the top BA or BS/MD programs, were created based on the following five factors:

 

• Prestige and rank of the undergraduate school
• Prestige and rank of the medical school
• Program selectivity
• Caliber of accepted students
• Length of the program

 

With many of these programs, you’ll be spending six, seven, or eight years at a single institution (split between its undergraduate at medical schools), which is why we consider the quality of both the undergraduate and medical school to be incredibly important.

 

In addition, since one of the main benefits of a dual-degree program is saved time, for the sake of this list we considered six-year programs to be better than seven-year programs, and seven-year programs to be better than eight-year programs (all other factors held equal) in the making of these rankings.

 

Top 22 Combined BS/MD Programs

 

22. University of Connecticut’s Special Program in Medicine

 

Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut

Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Length: 8 years

 

To be considered, applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.5. Out-of-state students can apply to the program; however, Connecticut residents will receive special consideration.

 

In order to stay in the program, students must maintain a minimum 3.6 GPA, achieve an MCAT score at least in the 80th percentile (with no subtest scores below the 55th percentile rank), and participate in over 100 hours in clinical service, community service, and clinical or benchtop research.

 

Recently, UConn School of Medicine has implemented their new M Delta curriculum which is more focused on team-based learning and less on lecture-style coursework.

 

Learn more about UConn and see your chances of acceptance.

 

21. Stevens Accelerated Pre-Medicine Program

 

Undergraduate School: Stevens Institute of Technology

Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Length: 7 years

 

The Accelerated Pre-Medicine Program allows you to complete your bachelors in 3 years at Stevens Institute of Technology and move to Rutgers New Jersey Medical School for four years of professional studies.

 

To be eligible for the program, you must rank in the top 5% of your high school class and achieve a 1400 SAT score or a 32 composite ACT score. Your resume must also include some experience with the medical profession, whether it’s shadowing, volunteering, or research.

 

Learn more about Stevens Institute of Technology and see your chances of acceptance.

 

20. Saint Louis University Medical Scholars Program

 

Undergraduate School: Saint Louis University

Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Length: 8 years (medical school admission not guaranteed)

 

Unlike other programs on this list, the Saint Louis University Medical Scholars Program does not offer a provisional guarantee of admission. However, completion of their requirements gives you a strong chance of acceptance. Prospective students must apply to the Medical Scholars Program by December 4th of their senior year in high school (date may vary by year), and have a strong academic profile with only A’s and B’s in math and science courses.

 

If you choose to apply to other medical schools, you will forfeit your guaranteed seat at SLU School of Medicine and will have to go through the regular application process in order to be reconsidered.

 

Undergraduate students in the Medical Scholars Program must maintain a 3.65 GPA, with a GPA of 3.65 or better in math and science.

 

Learn more about Saint Louis University and see your chances of acceptance.

 

19. University of Illinois College of Medicine Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions (GPPA) Medical Scholars Program

 

Undergraduate School: University of Illinois Chicago

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

Length: 8 years

 

To be competitive for the program, students should have at least a 3.75 GPA and should demonstrate an interest in medicine during high school. To remain in the program, students must maintain a cumulative GPA and science GPA of 3.6, complete a senior thesis, and attain an MCAT score of at least 513.

 

Students in the program take four medical-related courses during their time in undergrad: Scope of Medicine (Medicine as a Profession); The Evolution of Medicine; Medicine, Health Policy and Society; and The Art and Science of Medicine. Students will also get the opportunity to attend lectures and seminars and take part in research at the medical school while still in undergrad.

 

Learn more about UIC and see your chances of acceptance.

 

18. University of Colorado’s BA/BS-MD Program

 

Undergraduate School: University of Colorado Denver

Medical School: University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine

Length: 8 years

 

A successful applicant will have a minimum 3.5 GPA and a composite ACT score of at least 27 or SAT score of at least 1185. (Note: for this upcoming cycle, students are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores, but you may submit these scores as supplementary material for your application if you would like to).

 

Applicants to this program must be Colorado residents and must have an interest in practicing medicine in Colorado.

 

During their time in the program, students will be required to participate in and attend seminars at the medical school. They must also participate in full time summer programs during each summer in undergrad.

 

Learn more about University of Colorado Denver and see your chances of acceptance.

 

17. TCNJ/NJMS

 

Undergraduate School: The College of New Jersey

Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Length: 7 years

 

To be eligible to apply to this program, you must have a minimum SAT score of 1400 from one test date (so superscores are not allowed). As a substitute for the SAT, you can also be eligible with a composite score of 32 or higher on the ACT and a rank in the top 10% of your high school class. Note that you must complete the Science section of the ACT if you decide to use this alternative.

 

To remain in the program, students must maintain cumulative and science average GPAs of at least 3.5 each semester, earn at least an A- in any introductory biology or chemistry science course required by NJMS, and earn no grade below a B- in any course. They are also required to take the MCAT, but there is no minimum score necessary to remain in the program.

 

During their three years at TCNJ, students must pursue one of the following majors:

 

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• English
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Economics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Math
• Spanish
• History

 

Students in the program are required to complete a summer research program at NJMS or another research university no later than the summer before their first year of medical school.

 

While most medical students at other schools do not gain clinical exposure until their second year or later, students at NJMS get early clinical exposure through the Physicians Core Program. This program teaches students medical interviewing, physical examination, and ethics and communication skills during their first two years of medical school.

 

Learn more about TCNJ and see your chances of acceptance.

 

16. Early Medical School Acceptance Program at University of Alabama at Birmingham

 

Undergraduate School: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Medical School: UAB Heersink School of Medicine

Length: 8 years

 

To be considered for the program, students must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 and a minimum ACT score of 30 or SAT score of 1360. Students are required to apply for admissions using their official test scores and transcript.

 

In order to remain in the program, students must maintain an overall 3.60 GPA and a 3.50 GPA in math and science courses. They must also receive at least a 506 on the MCAT.

 

Learn more about UAB and see your chances of acceptance.

 

15. 4+4 BS-BA/MD Program at Hofstra

 

Undergraduate School: Hofstra University

Medical School: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Length: 8 years

 

Applicants must have at least a 3.7 GPA, rank in the top 10% of their graduating class (if applicable), and have a minimum of 1410 on the SAT or 32 on the ACT. They are also required to take CASPer, which is a situational judgment test that undergraduates are often asked to take during the medical school application process. However, Hofstra asks that you take it prior to admission into the dual degree program.

 

Students in the dual degree program at Hofstra must maintain a minimum 3.6 overall GPA and 3.6 science GPA. They also must not receive lower than a B in any science course or lower than a C in any non-science course. Lastly, they must score in at least the 80th percentile on the MCAT in their first sitting for the exam.

 

Hofstra is located just under an hour away from the bustling city of New York, which makes it an enjoyable location for many. Hofstra’s medical school is partnered with Northwell Health, which is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the nation and the largest health system in New York. During your clinical rotations, you will get opportunities to train at numerous hospitals and will see many different populations.

 

Lastly, the first two years of Hofstra’s medical school curriculum are centered around case-/problem-based learning, where students work in small groups to fully understand patient cases. This type of learning style fosters teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, and reflection—all of which will be useful in your future career as a physician.

 

Learn more about Hofstra and see your chances of acceptance.

 

14. BA/BS + MD Early Assurance Program

 

Undergraduate School: Drexel University

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Length: 8 years

 

Located in beautiful Philadelphia, Drexel’s Early Assurance Program allows students to gain acceptance to undergraduate school and med school at the same time. The program is open to those pursuing majors in Biological Sciences, BAs in Chemistry, or degrees in the Biomedical Engineering four-year program.

 

High schoolers applying to the program must have a minimum 3.5 weighted GPA and a 1420 on the SAT or a 32 composite score on the ACT. However, the program’s averages are much higher, with the most recent data indicating an average GPA of 4.26 (weighted), an average SAT score of 1538, and an average composite ACT score of 34 for accepted students.

 

Drexel’s 6-month co-op program requires students to get real on-the-job experience, and Drexel also requires that students complete at least 160 service hours. Finally, undergrads must maintain a 3.6 GPA and receive a minimum 513 on the MCAT (with specific section score minimums as well).

 

Learn more about Drexel University and see your chances of acceptance.

 

13. Accelerated B.S. + M.D. Physician-Scientist Program

 

Undergraduate School: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Length: 7 years

 

While there are dozens of accelerated medical programs across the country, only a handful place as strong an emphasis on research as RPI and AMC’s joint-program. As suggested by its title, the Accelerated Physician-Scientist Program is a 7-year program that is dedicated to the training of physician-scientists. Therefore, the program requires students to be heavily involved in both bench and clinical research starting from the undergraduate years.

 

While translational medicine is a huge focus of the program, students also take their share of liberal arts classes (the curriculum consists of 70% premedical courses and 30% liberal arts courses).

 

Apart from its unique focus on medical research, the accelerated program also has an interesting educational timeline; students spend semesters one through five at RPI and split their sixth semester between RPI and AMC. The MCAT is not required for medical school matriculation.

 

Learn more about Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and see your chances of acceptance.

 

12. UMKC School of Medicine B.A./M.D. Program

 

Undergraduate School: University of Missouri–Kansas City

Medical School: UMKC School of Medicine

Length: 6 years

 

The only 6-year program on this list, the UMKC BA/MD Program allows you to spread both undergrad and graduate coursework over your 6 years. Clinical experience begins in the third week of the program through a docent team system and there are numerous opportunities for research and community service.

 

Admissions for this program are competitive, with an average 3.9 high school GPA and 32 ACT / 1420 SAT score for admitted students. However, the minimum requirements are a 24 ACT score or 1160 SAT score, and test scores are superscored. The application is due November 1st, and all tests must be taken before that date.

 

Learn more about University of Missouri–Kansas City and see your chances of acceptance.

 

11. Rutgers BA/MD Program (NJMS-NWK)

 

Undergraduate School: Rutgers University–Newark

Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

Length: 7 years

 

The BA/MD program at ​Rutgers offers an accelerated path toward your MD at the oldest medical school in New Jersey. Applicants must be high school seniors and must apply by November 1st. Applicants must also have a minimum score of 1400 on the SAT or minimum score of 32 on the ACT.

 

Students in this accelerated program complete their undergraduate degrees in 3 years and are automatically admitted to the medical school provided they maintain minimum progress requirements and complete Rutgers core requirements by the end of junior year.

 

The MCAT is also required, and BA/MD students are expected to attain scores that are close to the average of the last incoming class.

 

Learn more about Rutgers University–Newark and see your chances of acceptance.

 

10. Virginia Commonwealth University MD Guaranteed Admission Program

 

Undergraduate School: Virginia Commonwealth University

Medical School: VCU School of Medicine

Length: 8 years

 

The medical program is VCU’s best known Guaranteed Admissions program. It offers an 8-year program with provisional admission to the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine after 4 years of undergrad at VCU.

 

High school applicants must have a minimum 3.5 unweighted GPA and an SAT score of 1330 or composite ACT score of 29. In the past, successful applicants have had an average of 450 hours of experience in medically related fields.

 

While in undergrad, Guaranteed Admissions Program students must maintain a 3.5 overall GPA and 3.5 GPA in certain prerequisite lab courses, and must score at least a 508 on the MCAT. VCU is committed to making sure its students also have relevant experience, requiring 120 hours of community service and health care related experience every semester.

 

Learn more about Virginia Commonwealth University and see your chances of acceptance.

 

9. Temple Medical Scholars Program

 

Undergraduate School: Washington & Jefferson College

Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Length: 8 years

 

The Medical Scholars Program allows students to gain provisional acceptance to the Lewis Katz School of Medicine upon completion of their undergraduate degree. Students in this program will complete their bachelor’s degree at Washington & Jefferson College. Students often decide on a science major, but they are free to major in any available major so long as they final all pre-med science requirements.

 

To be accepted to the Medical Scholars Program, high school students must have a minimum combined SAT score of 1350 (with no section score below 600), or a minimum ACT composite score of 31. Students who have demonstrated leadership and who have extensive community and healthcare experiences are encouraged to apply.

 

Learn more about Washington & Jefferson College and see your chances of acceptance.

 

8. Seven-Year Dual BA/MD Program with GW Columbian College of Arts and Sciences (George Washington University)

 

Undergraduate School: George Washington University

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Length: 7 years

 

This accelerated dual degree program is designed for students who exhibit academic excellence, competitive SAT/ACT scores (90th percentile), leadership in activities, community service, and health care experiences.

 

The program requires that you maintain a minimum 3.60 overall GPA and no grades of C or below in any science courses. You must also provide an MCAT practice exam score from an online MCAT review, but you are not required to take the official MCAT.

 

GWU’s goal is to create “physician citizens” who are committed to public service. Since GWU is located in the heart of the nation’s capital, its students will have endless opportunities to engage in large-scale advocacy to enact change for healthcare issues they care about.

 

Learn more about George Washington University and see your chances of acceptance.

 

7. Penn State & Jefferson Premedical-Medical (PMM) Program

 

Undergraduate School: Penn State University

Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Length: 7 years

 

The PMM program is a 7-year joint program between Penn State University and Thomas Jefferson University’s Kimmel Medical College. Even though the program is accelerated, summer coursework is not mandatory.

 

PMM students—required to score at least a 508 composite on the MCAT (with various minimum required section scores) and to maintain a 3.5 GPA—are held to a high academic standard. While students will take essentially the same classes as traditional pre-medical students, the combined medical program will relieve some stress, allowing these students to pursue personal interests.

 

Unlike other undergraduate schools, Penn State offers a Premedicine major, which is meant to provide a broad interdisciplinary foundation for medical school entry. As one of the nation’s most popular medical schools (1 out of 4 to 1 out of 5 medical school applicants apply here), TJU’s Kimmel Medical College offers a variety of educational and community programs, which range from an MD/PhD program to a physician shortage area program.

 

Learn more about Penn State and see your chances of acceptance.

 

6. Connections Dual Admissions (BS/MD) Program

 

Undergraduate School: University of Cincinnati

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Length: 8-9 years

 

The Connections Dual Admissions Program allows students to gain admission to both the University of Cincinnati’s undergraduate college as well as its College of Medicine. It is a non-accelerated program committed to recruiting underrepresented students.

 

To be eligible for admission, you must receive a minimum score of 1270 on the SAT or composite score of 27 on the ACT in a single sitting. After acceptance to the Connections Program, undergraduate students must maintain a minimum 3.50 overall GPA and minimum 3.50 BCPM (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math) GPA. The MCAT is required, with a minimum score of 507 needed.

 

Learn more about the University of Cincinnati and see your chances of acceptance.

 

5. Rochester Early Medical Scholars (REMS)

 

Undergraduate School: University of Rochester

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Length: 8 years

 

The University of Rochester’s most competitive combined-admission program, Rochester Early Medical Scholars (REMS), allows students to obtain a BA or BS and an MD in eight years.

 

As REMS is not an accelerated program, students are not expected to spend summers studying, and focus is instead placed on research, experience in the clinic, seminars, and social events. In addition, students enrolled in this program are not required to take the MCAT. As a result, students are given the opportunity to pursue a diverse undergraduate experience.

 

On a similar note, Rochester does not implement any traditional core curriculum, meaning that students are free to take classes in whatever they’re interested in. Since there are no required subjects, REMS students are able to study an enormous range of subjects and even double- or triple-major.

 

Learn more about the University of Rochester and see your chances of acceptance.

 

4. Baylor2Baylor Medical Program

 

Undergraduate School: Baylor University

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

Length: 8 years

 

Just six high school students are accepted to this program a year, and all are given scholarships ranging from $12,000 to $80,000. Prospective students must have a 3.7 high school GPA or be in the top 5% of their high school class. While there are no stated minimum test score requirements, Baylor says applicants typically have a 1430 or above on the SAT, or a 32 or above on the ACT.

 

In order to confirm provisional acceptance, undergrads in the Baylor2Baylor Medical Program must maintain an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5 and must achieve a minimum score of 508 on the MCAT. Finally, Baylor2Baylor students must complete all pre-med requirements during their time as Baylor undergrads.

 

Learn more about Baylor University and see your chances of acceptance.

 

3. Guaranteed Admissions Program (GAP)

 

Undergraduate School: University of Pittsburgh

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Length: 8 years

 

The University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine is consistently ranked within the top 20 medical schools nationwide. The Guaranteed Admissions Program (GAP) allows students to be admitted directly to the Pitt School of Medicine after they complete their undergraduate degree(s). Prospective students must apply by November 1st of their senior years and are required to have a 1500 SAT score or 34 ACT composite score.

 

Undergrads in the GAP are required to maintain a 3.70 GPA in their undergraduate coursework and must continue to seek out medically related experiences during their undergraduate years. The University of Pittsburgh also requires GAP students to meet with advisors every semester for support and guidance.

 

Learn more about the University of Pittsburgh and see your chances of acceptance.

 

2. Pre-Professional Scholars Program (PPSP) in Medicine

 

Undergraduate School: Case Western Reserve University

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Length: 8 years

 

CWRU, a private institution located in Cleveland, OH, and CWRU’s School of Medicine, a top 30 medical school, offer fantastic opportunities for aspiring physicians. Due to the school’s proximity to the Cleveland Clinic, a world-renowned medical center, students are able to shadow highly accomplished physicians and perform research in cutting-edge facilities.

 

During their undergraduate years, students are expected to maintain a minimum 3.63 overall (and math and science) GPA. The MCAT is not necessary, and no summer coursework is required since PPSP is not accelerated.

 

The CWRU School of Medicine lets students choose three different tracks to an MD: the University Program (traditional four-year curriculum), the College Program (which integrates research and clinical work), and the Medical Scientist Program (an MD/PhD program).

 

Learn more about Case Western Reserve University and see your chances of acceptance.

 

1. Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME)

 

Undergraduate School: Brown University

Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Length: 8 years

 

PLME, Brown University’s 8-year combined medical program, is the only one of its kind in the Ivy League.

 

As an undergraduate institution, Brown is perhaps most noted for its implementation of the Open Curriculum, which essentially allows students to only enroll in the courses that interest them. In support of this academic freedom, PLME does not require its students to take the MCAT. The only academic requirement is that a minimum 3.0 GPA be maintained in biology courses.

 

Alpert Medical School, one of the nation’s most selective medical schools, offers the Scholarly Concentrations Program, through which medical students can pursue a field of study beyond the scope of the traditional curriculum. Areas of study include aging, biomedical informatics, integrative medicine, and medical ethics.

 

In addition, Alpert offers several MD dual-degree programs, including MD/PhD, MD/MPH, MD/MPP and MD/MPA programs.

 

Learn more about Brown University and see your chances of acceptance.

 

Do You Have a Balanced College List?

 

It’s important to have a balanced college list to maximize your chances of getting into a school that’s a good fit for you. A student should apply to 8-12 schools, with 25% being safety schools, 40% being target schools, and 35% being reach schools.

 

All of the aforementioned BS/MD programs are highly selective and are reaches for everyone, so you should also have less-selective schools on your list as a backup plan.

 

Your chances of acceptance are what make a school a safety, target, or reach. We’ve made it easy to figure out which schools fall into these categories with our free chancing engine! This tool will let you know your odds of acceptance, as well as give you tips on improving your profile.

 

You can also search for schools based on preferences like location, major, cost, and more. While we can’t yet estimate your chances of getting into BS/MD programs specifically, we can help you understand your chances of getting in as a regular undergrad, which can help you build a balanced school list.