Program Overview

Program Overview

The Medical Diagnostics / Medical and Molecular Sciences 4+1 (BS/MS) program is a five-year, full-time course of study that allows students to complete both the Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree in Medical and Molecular Sciences. Graduate-level courses taken during the undergraduate years count toward both the bachelor's and the master's degrees.

Admission Requirements

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

• A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
• A written statement of goals and objectives (the personal statement) that clearly explains how admission to the program will facilitate their professional objectives
• Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from an MMSC faculty member who is familiar with the applicant
• Submission of a Graduate Course Completion Form as part of the application process
• The GRE is not required

Curriculum

Students will complete the following courses in their junior and senior years:

• MMSC 603 Research Design (in place of MMSC 375 or STAT 200)
• MMSC 690 Clinical & Molecular Cell Biology (in place of MMSC 490 or MMSC 390)
• MMSC 691 Human Molecular Genetics (in place of MMSC 491) For remaining degree requirements, please refer to the MS degree in Medical and Molecular Sciences.

Tuition Rates

The UD graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1,069. Courses taken during the undergraduate phase are subject to undergraduate tuition rates. Tuition remission, assistantships, and/or stipends are not available in this program. Students can apply for financial aid as applicable.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is May 15 of Sophomore Year.