Program Overview

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

The 7-Year B.S./M.D. Accelerated Program is a rigorous and highly competitive program designed for exceptional students who are committed to pursuing a career in medicine. This program allows students to complete their undergraduate degree and medical degree in just seven years, providing a unique opportunity for students to accelerate their education and enter the medical field sooner.

Program Requirements

The 7-Year B.S./M.D. Accelerated Program has several requirements that students must meet in order to be eligible for the program. These requirements include:

• Maintaining a 3.80 overall and science/math GPA through the first three years
• Taking the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) by July 1 at the end of Year 2, with a minimum score of 518 overall and no section below 125
• Completing at least 270 hours of undergraduate health-related research
• Completing medical shadowing and community service hours, with a minimum of 50 contact hours by June of Year 1 and 150 contact hours by June of Year 2
• Submitting at least three letters of recommendation with their MCOM secondary application, including one from a science professor
• Completing a formal interview with a MCOM admissions advisor/recruiter between September and the beginning of Year 3

Required and Recommended Coursework

The program requires students to complete a specific set of coursework, including:

• CHM2045 + Lab – Chemistry I
• CHM2046 + Lab – Chemistry II
• CHM2210 + Lab – Organic Chemistry I
• CHM2211 + Lab – Organic Chemistry II
• BCH 3053 – Biochemistry
• BSC 2010 + Lab – Biology I
• BSC 2011 + Lab – Biology II
• PCB 3023 – Cell Biology
• PCB 3063 – Genetics
• PCB3023L or PCB3063L – Cell Biology or Genetics Lab
• MCB 3020 + Lab – Microbiology
• PHY 2053 + Lab – Physics I
• PHY 2054 + Lab – Physics II
• MAC 2241 or MAC2311 – Calculus
• STA 2023 – Statistics
• IDH 2010 – Honors Acquisition of Knowledge
• IDH 2930 – Special Topics in Honors
• IDH 3100 or IDH 3350 – Honors Arts and Humanities or Honors Natural Sciences
• IDH 3400 or IDH 3600 – Honors Social Sciences or Honors Seminar in Applied Ethics
• IDH4200 – Geographic Perspectives
• 2x IDH 4970 – Honors Thesis
• PSY 2012 – State Social Sciences (SGES)
• ENC 1101 and ENC 1102 – English Composition
• HUM 1020 or PHI 2010 – State Humanities (SGEH)
• AMH 2010/2020 or POS 2041 – US History or American Government
• PHI 2622 - USF Humanities (UGEH)
• SYG 2000 - USF Social Sciences (UGES)
• AMH 2010/2020 or POS 2041- Civic Literacy

Recommended coursework includes:

• EGS 3011 or PSY 3213 – Research Methods in Engineering or Psychology
• BSC 2093C and BSC 2094C – Anatomy and Physiology
• PCB 4744 – Biomedical Physiology
• PHZ 4702 and PHZ 4703 – Applications of Physics to Biology and Medicine
• PSB 4004C – Physiological Psychology
• PHC 4030 - Intro to Epidemiology
• PHC 4504 - Physiological Psychology
• PHC 4931 - Health Care Ethics
• PHC 4101 – Overview of Public Health Programs and Policies
• SYP 3000 – Social Psychology
• HSC 4211 – Health Behavior and Society
• HSC 4172 - Women's Health: A PH Perspective
• HSC 4551 – Survey of Human Diseases
• HSC 4624 - Foundations of Global Health
• HSC 4630 – Understanding US Health Care
• HSC 4537 – Medical Terminology
• HSC 4597 - Foundations of Maternal & Child Health
• HSC 4933 - Developing Health Professions Portfolio
• HSC 2130 - Sex, Health, and Decision Making
• HSC 2100 - Contemporary Health Science
• HUN 2201 - Fundamentals of Human Nutrition
• CRW 2100 - Intro to Creative Writing
• ENC 2251 - Professional Writing

Additional Program Requirements: Years 1-3

Grade Point Average

Students must maintain a 3.80 overall and science/math GPA through the first three years, with no grade forgiveness. Transfer GPA from dual enrollment or transient coursework is included in the overall and science GPA calculation. GPAs are not rounded.

Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)

Students must take the MCAT by July 1 at the end of Year 2, with a minimum score of 518 overall and no section below 125. Students are advised to begin preparing one year in advance, and prep resources are recommended but not provided by the program.

Health-Related Research

Students must complete at least 270 hours of undergraduate health-related research, which can be completed as part of their Honors Research Thesis (IDH 4970). The purpose of this requirement is to fully immerse students in the research process, enabling them to gain a comprehensive understanding of all its aspects.

Medical Shadowing and Community Service

Students must complete medical shadowing and community service hours, with a minimum of 50 contact hours by June of Year 1 and 150 contact hours by June of Year 2. Medical shadowing is direct contact with a licensed physician, which focuses on observation of an individual including how they spend their day, how they interact and communicate with patients, and how they work with a health care team. Community service must be completed through a recognized non-profit organization that provides donated services for the public good.

Letters of Recommendation

Students must submit at least three letters of recommendation with their MCOM secondary application, including one from a science professor. Required letter amounts vary among other medical schools.

USF Morsani College of Medicine Interview

Students must complete a formal interview with a MCOM admissions advisor/recruiter between September and the beginning of Year 3. Admissions decisions are given to students by October 1 of the same year they apply.

Applying to the USF Morsani College of Medicine

Students who meet all benchmarks will apply to MCOM during the summer between their second and third undergraduate years. Applications must be submitted by the early decision deadline outlined on the MCOM website. Students will apply through the American Medical Application Service (AMCAS). The health pathway programs advisor will share specific deadlines with students during an application workshop in late fall during the second year of the undergraduate program.