Program Overview

Introduction to the 7-Year B.S./M.D. Program

The 7-Year B.S./M.D. Program is a rigorous and accelerated program designed for students who are committed to pursuing a career in medicine. The program is offered by the Judy Genshaft Honors College at the University of South Florida.

Program Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• Enter USF with a minimum SAT score of 1500 or an ACT score of 34
• Present a 4.0 weighted high school GPA, as calculated by the USF Office of Undergraduate Admissions
• Major in biomedical sciences (BMS) according to the articulation agreement between the College of Arts & Sciences and the Morsani College of Medicine
• Complete a minimum of 75 hours of community service and 75 hours of medical observation by the end of the second year of the program
• Complete a minimum of two semesters of biomedical/health-related research prior to the end of the third year of the program

General Program Questions

Program Structure

The 7-Year B.S./M.D. Program is a true accelerated program, where the first year of medical school courses is used to fulfill the remaining undergraduate requirements. Students do not receive the bachelor's degree until after the fourth year of the program (MS1).

GPA Benchmarks

Students must earn a 3.7 USF (and overall) GPA, as well as a 3.7 USF science and math ("BCPM") GPA, by the end of their first year at USF. By the end of the second and third years of the program, students are required to present a 3.8 USF (and overall) GPA, as well as a 3.8 USF science and math ("BCPM") GPA.

MCAT Requirements

The MCAT is a requirement for the 7-Year B.S./M.D. program. The benchmark for the entering undergraduate cohort of Fall 2025 is a 518 out of a possible 528; no individual exam sub-score can be lower than 125.

Admission to the Morsani College of Medicine

There is no guarantee of admission to the Morsani College of Medicine. However, students who successfully complete all first and second-year benchmarks – and meet the Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) conditions for admission – are guaranteed a formal interview with MCOM in the fall of the third year.

Admissions Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

• International students are classified as non-residents and must document their status before applying for admission to MCOM
• Transfer students are not eligible to apply for the program
• Students pursuing second bachelor's degrees are also ineligible for the program

Test Scores and GPA Requirements

• Minimum SAT score of 1500 or an ACT score of 34
• 4.0 weighted high school GPA, as calculated by the USF Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Extracurricular and Research Requirements

Community Service and Medical Observation

• Complete a minimum of 75 hours of community service and 75 hours of medical observation by the end of the second year of the program
• A minimum of 50 hours of any combination of service and/or shadowing must be completed by the end of year one (by June 1)

Research Requirements

• Complete a minimum of two semesters of biomedical/health-related research prior to the end of the third year of the program
• A total of 270 hours (typically 9 hours per week, 15 weeks each semester) must be documented

Financial Aid and Funding

Undergraduate Financial Funding

• 7-Year students are still eligible to receive undergraduate aid during the first year of medical school
• Award amounts do not increase to cover the higher cost of medical school tuition

Florida Bright Futures

• Funds up to one semester of graduate/professional level education (at the undergraduate rate) if students complete the bachelor's degree in 7 semesters or less

Medical School Application Process

Application Requirements

• Complete an official application through the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) during the summer between the second and third year on campus
• The primary application includes biographical information, college-level coursework, the personal statement, and any previous MCAT scores (or the date when a student has taken, or will take, the MCAT)

Letters of Recommendation

• Submit a minimum of three (five is recommended) letters of recommendation
• At least one letter is to be submitted by faculty members who have taught students in science or math courses
• The other letter(s) should be written by a non-science/math faculty member the student has had in class and/or be a character letter that, ideally, is written by research mentors, physicians shadowed, or community service coordinators (work supervisors are also accepted)