List of BS/MD programs

Medical school

Medical College of Georgia

When to apply

High school seniors applying to Augusta as first-time freshmen submit the Common App, transcript, and official SAT or ACT scores by the Early Action deadline: October 31, 2026 for Fall 2027. The BS-MD minimums are SAT 1450 or ACT 32, and test-optional admits are ineligible. Applicants verified as meeting the minimums are invited to submit a supplemental application and one recommendation letter by December 15, with decisions released April 1 (the program’s timeline gives no year). BS-MD applicants are not interviewed for program admission.

Degree sequence

Three years in Augusta’s BS in Cell & Molecular Biology, then four years at the Medical College of Georgia; first-year medical courses complete the BS. Admitted students can ask the program manager about a non-accelerated 4/4 option.

Residency / geography

Preference is given to Georgia residents.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid Permanent Resident Card at the time of application.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.7, recalculated by Augusta on an unweighted 4.0 scale.

College GPA to continue

3.5, 3.6, and 3.7 cumulative and science + math at the end of the first, second, and third years.

MCAT to continue

At least the prior year’s national mean for medical-school matriculants, taken by the second Saturday in September of the third year.

Complete at least 100 clinical shadowing hours by October 1 of the third year and show community service or leadership. Courses are taken in sequence in fall and spring semesters with no repeats, and PSP students complete medical school at MCG rather than applying to outside medical schools.

Medical school

Indiana University School of Medicine Muncie

When to apply

Incoming Ball State first-year applicants.

Degree sequence

Bachelor's degree followed by the 4-year M.D. program

Residency / geography

Indiana residents only

Citizenship / international applicants

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.50 minimum

College GPA to continue

3.00 at 30 credits; 3.50 at 60 credits; 3.50 cumulative and science from 61 credits onward, with final standing tied to the prior IU entering class benchmark

MCAT to continue

At least the average of the previous IU School of Medicine entering class

Students must submit the medical-school application and meet all published IU conditions.

Medical school

Baylor College of Medicine

When to apply

High school seniors apply to Baylor University by November 1, 2026 and submit the Scholarship Events application by 11:59 p.m. CST on November 12, 2026; test scores are required (typically SAT 1430 or ACT 32 and above). Invited students attend a January 23 or February 6, 2027 program event, finalists are notified March 1, and a small group interviews with Baylor College of Medicine on March 19, 2027.

Degree sequence

A Baylor University bachelor’s degree followed by the MD at Baylor College of Medicine, eight years in all; Baylor College of Medicine describes its baccalaureate/M.D. programs as not “fast-track.”

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Published high school GPA minimum

Top 5% of the graduating class or a minimum 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

College GPA to continue

3.5 overall on a 4.0 scale.

MCAT to continue

508 minimum, with no section below 125, to matriculate at Baylor College of Medicine.

Complete all traditional premedical coursework at Baylor.

Medical school

Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

When to apply

High school applicants apply to Brown and PLME through the Common Application.

Degree sequence

Four undergraduate years followed by four years of medical education.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

International applicants may apply. Permanent U.S. residency or dual citizenship is encouraged.

Published high school GPA minimum

Unknown — confirm with the program.

College GPA to continue

Strong academic standing is required; the reviewed FAQ does not publish a numerical GPA threshold.

MCAT to continue

Not required for PLME students progressing to Alpert Medical School.

Complete the undergraduate degree and PLME competency requirements while maintaining professional standing.

Medical school

California Northstate University College of Medicine

When to apply

Designed for first-time undergraduate freshmen; transfer consideration is case-by-case.

Degree sequence

3 undergraduate + 4 medical, or 4 undergraduate + 4 medical

Residency / geography

No state residency restriction published on the reviewed route pages.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Published high school GPA minimum

3.80 minimum unweighted

College GPA to continue

3.60 cumulative each semester; B or better in all coursework on the first attempt

MCAT to continue

511 minimum within no more than three attempts

Must remain full-time and complete AMCAS validation and all additional progression requirements.

Medical school

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

When to apply

Apply through the PPSP first-year undergraduate admission plan.

Degree sequence

An eight-year undergraduate and medical education pathway.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

Unknown — confirm with the program.

College GPA to continue

Unknown — confirm with the program.

MCAT to continue

Unknown — confirm with the program.

A bachelor’s degree is required. Finishing it early does not shorten the program; students must pursue other substantial educational or personal development experiences.

Medical school

Drexel University College of Medicine

When to apply

High school seniors applying for first-year admission to Biological Sciences, Chemistry (BA), or Biomedical Engineering. All materials, including the College of Medicine Supplemental Application, must be received by November 15; Early Decision, test-optional, and transfer applicants are ineligible. A verified SAT superscore of 1420 or ACT of 32 is required, and selected applicants interview virtually.

Degree sequence

Four undergraduate years at Drexel on a four-year, one-co-op plan, followed by four years at Drexel University College of Medicine.

Residency / geography

Applicants must be on track to graduate from an accredited American high school.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.5 minimum on a 4.0 weighted scale (subject to change).

College GPA to continue

3.6 cumulative overall, including all BCPM courses, and 3.6 in the prerequisite sciences, with no rounding, no repeated course, and no grade below C.

MCAT to continue

Required before matriculation: in one exam, 128 in the chemical/physical, biological/biochemical, and psychological/social sections and 127 in CARS; or a 513 total with at least 127 in those three sections and 126 in CARS (the College of Medicine page lists no section below 127). Drexel may change these scores.

Complete at least 200 documented service hours, a six-month co-op in research, clinical work, health informatics, health law, or bioengineering, and a full four-year plan with at least 14 credits and two STEM courses each term. Applying to other medical schools requires giving up the provisional acceptance.

Medical school

Duquesne University Nasuti College of Osteopathic Medicine

When to apply

Freshmen and first-year students in eligible majors enter through the Pre-Medical and Health Professions Program and medical-school review.

Degree sequence

An eligible Duquesne undergraduate degree followed by the DO program; a fixed total duration is not established by the reviewed page.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.7 cumulative, unweighted, on a 4.0 scale.

College GPA to continue

Unknown — confirm with the program.

MCAT to continue

Varies by entry credentials: accepted students with ACT 29 or SAT 1300 and GPA 3.7 may qualify for a waiver. Otherwise at least the 55th percentile is required. A waived student who takes the MCAT must also meet that percentile.

Complete the eligible degree and medical prerequisites and meet all academic, professional, and technical standards.

Medical school

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

When to apply

High school applicants seek Rowan interview before FDU enrollment; the official program also describes interviews within the first two properly enrolled years.

Degree sequence

Three or four undergraduate years at FDU followed by four years at Rowan-Virtua.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.5 unweighted.

College GPA to continue

Science GPA of at least 3.50.

MCAT to continue

505 overall with at least 126 in Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems.

Meet the degree curriculum and professional-school requirements. The 3+4 and 4+4 tracks have separate places.

Medical school

Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

When to apply

First-time college students are invited after FIU and Honors College admission.

Degree sequence

3 undergraduate + 4 medical

Residency / geography

No state residency restriction published on the reviewed route page.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Published high school GPA minimum

3.70 minimum unweighted

College GPA to continue

Freshman cumulative and BCPM 3.50; sophomore and junior cumulative and BCPM 3.60

MCAT to continue

510 minimum with no section below 125

AMCAS by October 1 plus research, service, clinical, and other route requirements.

Medical school

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

When to apply

Applicants must be in their senior year of high school.

Degree sequence

4 undergraduate + 4 medical

Residency / geography

No state residency restriction published on the reviewed route page.

Citizenship / international applicants

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

Unknown — confirm with the program.

College GPA to continue

3.60 overall; no grade of C or below in science courses

MCAT to continue

Required; numeric program cutoff not published

Medical and service experiences and final program review are required.

Medical school

Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell

When to apply

First-time, full-time freshmen apply Early Action by November 15 or December 15. The supplemental application is due January 15; the page lists March 2027 interviews.

Degree sequence

Four undergraduate years followed by four medical-school years.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident at application; international students are not eligible.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.7 on a 4.0 scale.

College GPA to continue

3.6 overall and science at the end of the first year and every year afterward. Science grades must be B or higher; non-science grades C or higher.

MCAT to continue

At least the 80th percentile at the first sitting, submitted by January of the medical-school application cycle.

Complete prerequisites without repeating a course and maintain professional behavior.

Medical school

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

When to apply

High school applicants apply through NJIT’s Albert Dorman Honors College accelerated-program process.

Degree sequence

Three years at NJIT and four at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Residency / geography

Open to applicants from any state; no New Jersey residency requirement.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of application.

Published high school GPA minimum

Unknown — confirm with the program.

College GPA to continue

At least 3.5 overall each semester and B or better in all pre-medical courses.

MCAT to continue

Required before medical-school entry; the program publishes no minimum score.

Complete all Albert Dorman Honors College requirements and the required undergraduate sequence in three years.

Medical school

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

When to apply

First-year applicants apply to the combined Life Sciences BS/DO track.

Degree sequence

Three undergraduate years followed by four medical-school years; the BS is awarded after the first medical year.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident for progression to the DO program.

Published high school GPA minimum

Minimum high school average of 90.

College GPA to continue

3.5 cumulative and semester GPA. Only one probationary period is allowed.

MCAT to continue

At least the mean MCAT of the NYITCOM first-year class in the year the student begins undergraduate study.

Submit the medical application package by January 1 of the third undergraduate year and pass the NYITCOM admission interview.

Medical school

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

When to apply

Only first-time college applicants are eligible.

Degree sequence

2+4 invitation track, 3+4 track, or 4+4 track

Residency / geography

No state residency restriction published on the reviewed route page.

Citizenship / international applicants

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

4.00 minimum weighted for all tracks

College GPA to continue

3.50 cumulative and science; minimum C in prerequisites

MCAT to continue

500 minimum overall, with no published subsection minimum

All professional-school prerequisites and admission conditions remain required.

Medical school

Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine

When to apply

Only first-time college applicants are eligible.

Degree sequence

2+4 invitation track, 3+4 track, or 4+4 track

Residency / geography

No state residency restriction published.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Published high school GPA minimum

4.00 minimum weighted for all tracks

College GPA to continue

3.70 cumulative and science

MCAT to continue

2+4: not required; 3+4 and 4+4: 510 minimum

All professional-school prerequisites and admission conditions remain required.

Medical school

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

When to apply

Ohio high school seniors must first be accepted by the undergraduate partner. The current EAP application closes December 18, 2026.

Degree sequence

3+4 or 4+4. The three-year undergraduate option requires enough prior college credit to graduate early.

Residency / geography

Ohio residency and graduation from an Ohio high school are required.

Citizenship / international applicants

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

At least 3.5 cumulative, unweighted, on a 4.0 scale.

College GPA to continue

3.7 overall and 3.6 science at completion of the undergraduate program.

MCAT to continue

The official MCAT is waived, but a mock MCAT score of at least 500 is required; students have two opportunities.

Complete the required shadowing, clinical experience, service, activities, and EAP responsibilities.

Medical school

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

When to apply

Apply during senior year of high school. The official Fall 2027 application is CLOSED; its deadline was October 13, 2026. High school graduates are not eligible.

Degree sequence

Three years at Penn State University Park followed by four at Sidney Kimmel Medical College.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

International applicants are welcome to apply.

Published high school GPA minimum

Unknown — confirm with the program.

College GPA to continue

Unknown — confirm with the program.

MCAT to continue

508 total, with at least 127 in chemical/physical, biological/biochemical, and psychological/social sections, and 125 in CARS.

The bachelor’s degree follows the first medical-school year. AP credit does not shorten the seven-year sequence.

Medical school

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

When to apply

Freshman direct-entry pathway for high school seniors.

Degree sequence

3 undergraduate + 4 osteopathic medical

Residency / geography

No state residency restriction published.

Citizenship / international applicants

F-1 international students are expressly eligible.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.70 minimum unweighted cumulative and 3.50 minimum math/science

College GPA to continue

3.50 cumulative and 3.50 science; C or better in required coursework

MCAT to continue

Not required

All professional and curriculum requirements remain applicable.

Medical school

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

When to apply

High school seniors entering as first-year students only; transfers and current college students are ineligible. Apply to Rowan by November 1 in an eligible major (biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, biophysics, or molecular and cellular biosciences) with 3+4 interest and verified SAT/ACT scores; students admitted to the major then submit a supplemental application choosing the CMSRU MD by December 1. A 3.5 GPA and an SAT of 1350 or equivalent ACT are required (superscores accepted); interviews are in January or February.

Degree sequence

Three undergraduate years at Rowan followed by four years at CMSRU; Rowan awards the BS after the first year of medical school.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

International students are not eligible for the BS/MD.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.5 minimum on a 4.0 scale.

College GPA to continue

3.6 semester and cumulative GPA; biomedical engineering majors need 3.4.

MCAT to continue

Required for matriculation and taken by January of the junior year. The medical school’s admissions committee sets the minimum score and tells students by spring of the sophomore year.

Submit an AMCAS application to CMSRU by November 15 of the third undergraduate year (no re-interview), and stay involved with CMSRU and community service throughout the undergraduate years.

Medical school

Albany Medical College

When to apply

High school seniors apply for joint admission through Siena.

Degree sequence

Four undergraduate years at Siena, followed by medical education at Albany Medical College.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident for Albany Medical College review.

Published high school GPA minimum

Unknown — confirm with the program.

College GPA to continue

Unknown — confirm with the program.

MCAT to continue

Not required; the program waives the MCAT.

Complete the Biology BA, a humanities minor, and the required service-focused curriculum. Apply to only one Albany Medical College combined program.

Medical school

University of South Carolina Floyd School of Medicine

When to apply

Incoming first-year students apply to USC and the South Carolina Honors College by November 15, 2026; invitations to the AU-M.D. application go out in late December 2026. The invitation-only application closes January 15, 2027, virtual interviews with the Floyd School of Medicine are March 20 and March 26, 2027, and decisions are emailed April 1, 2027; May 1 is the enrollment deadline. An SAT or ACT score is required.

Degree sequence

Three undergraduate years in the South Carolina Honors College, then four years at the USC Floyd School of Medicine beginning in the program’s fourth year; the bachelor’s degree is conferred at the end of the first medical-school year.

Residency / geography

Not limited to South Carolina residents.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.

Published high school GPA minimum

Unknown — confirm with the program.

College GPA to continue

3.6 minimum to remain in the program.

MCAT to continue

Not required; the MCAT is waived for program students.

Complete the BARSC Accelerated Pre-Medicine concentration: 126 credits, 68 of them Honors, including a required research course and a six-hour senior thesis finished by the end of the third year. The program works only with the USC Floyd School of Medicine.

Medical school

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

When to apply

High school seniors entering as first-time freshmen; the published application deadline is November 30.

Degree sequence

Three undergraduate years at Stockton followed by four years at Rowan’s osteopathic medical school.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

Unknown — confirm with the program.

College GPA to continue

3.25 overall and B or better in required entrance courses. B− is insufficient and a low required-course grade cannot be cured by repeating it.

MCAT to continue

Required in spring of junior year. Rowan sets the current minimum; confirm it directly rather than using the page’s historical 2016 percentile-to-score example.

Complete all required pre-Rowan coursework before transfer. The Stockton Biology BS follows successful completion of the first medical year.

Medical school

Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University

When to apply

High school applicants selected through the Honors College, WISE, or University Scholars pathways.

Degree sequence

An eight-year bachelor’s/MD course of study.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Published high school GPA minimum

Unknown — confirm with the program.

College GPA to continue

3.2 science and 3.4 cumulative; the published cumulative threshold is 3.2 for BE students in Engineering and Applied Sciences.

MCAT to continue

Required by spring of junior year; the medical school sets the minimum, which is not specified numerically on the reviewed pages.

Complete the Honors curriculum and recommended pre-medical courses. Typical admitted high school GPAs are not minimum eligibility scores.

Medical school

Norton College of Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University

When to apply

High school seniors indicate interest on Syracuse’s Common App or Coalition App and apply by November 1 (Early Action or Early Decision) or January 5 (Early Decision II or Regular Decision); Early Decision binds the student to Syracuse regardless of the Upstate decision. A program acknowledgment form and 250-word essay are due January 10; recommended applicants then apply to Upstate and interview in person, in late January and early February by Syracuse’s estimate. The SAT or ACT is required, with unrounded minimums of 1360 or 29.

Degree sequence

Three undergraduate years at Syracuse for the biology BA (3+4) or four years in any major (4+4), followed by medical school at Upstate’s Norton College of Medicine.

Residency / geography

New York State residents, particularly from Central/Upstate New York, are preferred candidates.

Citizenship / international applicants

International students are eligible to apply.

Published high school GPA minimum

90% average or 3.50 minimum, not rounded.

College GPA to continue

3.50 cumulative, with grades of B or higher in the specified medical-school prerequisite courses.

MCAT to continue

Not required for admission to Upstate’s MD program.

Meet regularly with academic advisors, carry at least 12 credit hours each semester, and complete 40 hours of volunteer service. The acceptance is binding: applying to any other program rescinds it.

Medical school

CUNY School of Medicine

When to apply

High school applicants apply through the CUNY School of Medicine’s online BS/MD application, which is open with a December 1 deadline. Transfer students who have completed no more than one semester of college may also apply with a 3.5 college GPA and at least one laboratory science course in that semester. Applicants submit three essays and five letters of recommendation; ACT and SAT scores are optional through Spring 2027.

Degree sequence

A summer prematriculation program and a three-year BS in Biomedical Science through the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, followed by the four-year MD at the CUNY School of Medicine.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

Minimum cumulative average of 85 across the first three years of high school.

College GPA to continue

3.5 cumulative and 3.3 science GPA to progress into the MD program.

MCAT to continue

Not required to move into the MD program.

The Student Academic Progress Committee makes the final promotion decision after the spring semester of the third undergraduate year and notifies students by official letter before medical school.

Medical school

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

When to apply

High school seniors only; transfers are not eligible. The published application deadline is November 1 and materials deadline November 15.

Degree sequence

Three undergraduate years at TCNJ followed by four years at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

Residency / geography

State of residence does not affect eligibility.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident at application.

Published high school GPA minimum

An unweighted 3.8/4.0 or higher is the published expectation.

College GPA to continue

3.5 cumulative and science each semester; at least A− in designated introductory biology/chemistry courses and B− in every other course.

MCAT to continue

Required by spring of the third year; no minimum score is required.

Complete the three-year approved curriculum. AP and prior college credit do not shorten the required program duration.

Medical school

Tulane University School of Medicine

When to apply

Selected high-achieving students are invited after Tulane undergraduate admission.

Degree sequence

4 undergraduate + 4 medical

Residency / geography

No state residency restriction published.

Citizenship / international applicants

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

Typical invitee: 3.80 or higher; not a hard minimum

College GPA to continue

3.50 overall and 3.50 core science

MCAT to continue

Required, but the score is not used for admission

All program academic and experiential requirements remain applicable.

Medical school

Albany Medical College

When to apply

Incoming first-year students apply to the Leadership in Medicine program.

Degree sequence

Eight years: Union BS, Clarkson MS or MBA in healthcare management, and Albany Medical College MD.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

Unknown — confirm with the program.

College GPA to continue

At least 3.50 cumulative overall and in math/science, including annual review. Grades of C or below can lead to dismissal.

MCAT to continue

Not required for students who satisfy the program requirements.

Complete academic and experience requirements, including reviewed portfolios; admission is conditional on continued program standing.

Medical school

UAB Heersink School of Medicine

When to apply

High school seniors only, after admission to UAB as a first-time freshman by November 15, 2026. The EMSAP application closes November 16, 2026, and interviews are February 11, 2027. Applicants need an official ACT of 30 or SAT of 1360; test-optional admits are ineligible.

Degree sequence

Four undergraduate years at UAB followed by four years at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine. EMSAP is not accelerated.

Residency / geography

Applicants must attend a high school in Alabama or a contiguous state: Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, or Mississippi.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of application.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.5 minimum.

College GPA to continue

3.60 overall and 3.50 in math and science courses.

MCAT to continue

Required before matriculation, with a score of 506.

Take at least two EMSAP seminars before entering medical school. Applying to other medical schools does not forfeit the UAB seat.

Medical school

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

When to apply

High school seniors (or equivalent) admitted to the University of Arizona apply through the APME supplemental application in the Common App; gap-year and transfer students are not eligible, and SAT/ACT scores are not required. The 2026–2027 cohort application opened August 1, 2026 and is due November 1, 2026. Zoom interviews are March 5, 2027; notifications begin March 19, and admitted students commit by April 12, 2027.

Degree sequence

Three undergraduate years at the University of Arizona followed by four years in the MD program at the College of Medicine – Tucson. A bachelor’s degree is optional; students who pursue one must finish it within the three undergraduate years.

Residency / geography

In-state and out-of-state applicants are accepted, with no preference for either group.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident with a Form I-551, I-151, or I-551C.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.7 unweighted minimum.

College GPA to continue

Unknown — confirm with the program.

MCAT to continue

Not required at application or admission; UArizona described the program at launch as waiving the MCAT requirement for medical school admission.

Complete the required premedical courses and set hours of community service, research, clinical work, and leadership, plus program workshops. AP, dual-enrollment, or transfer credit does not shorten the three undergraduate years.

Medical school

UCSF School of Medicine San Joaquin Valley PRIME+

When to apply

Only regular, on-time first-year applicants applying directly from high school to UC Merced.

Degree sequence

4 undergraduate + 4 medical

Residency / geography

Strong preference for applicants who live in or have deep ties to the San Joaquin Valley counties identified by the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

Citizenship restriction not stated on the reviewed pathway page; DACA and AB 540 applicants are expressly eligible.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.60 minimum overall UC-calculated GPA

College GPA to continue

Numeric undergraduate continuation GPA not published; students must maintain strong academic standing.

MCAT to continue

Not required

Students must complete the pathway's academic and experiential milestones.

Medical school

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

When to apply

High school seniors submit the Common App to the University of Cincinnati and a separate Connections application, and must be admitted to UC. The 2026–2027 application is open: the application and fee are due December 1 and letters of recommendation December 15. Applicants need at least a 27 ACT or 1270 SAT composite; scores are not superscored.

Degree sequence

Four undergraduate years at the University of Cincinnati followed by four years at the College of Medicine; majors with required co-op take five undergraduate years, and the College of Engineering & Applied Sciences joint program is nine years in total.

Residency / geography

Open to applicants from any U.S. state.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of application.

Published high school GPA minimum

No minimum is required.

College GPA to continue

3.50 AMCAS cumulative and 3.50 BCPM, with grades of B or better in all courses.

MCAT to continue

At least 507 on a single administration, with a limit of two administrations whose scores are averaged against that minimum. The current-student standards also require at least 125 on every section.

Graduate from the University Honors Program, complete the Medical Sciences minor or major and the medical school interview, and finish the bachelor’s degree in four years (five in co-op majors). Students cannot enter the College of Medicine early, even with advanced credit.

Medical school

University of Colorado School of Medicine

When to apply

Colorado high school seniors apply to CU Denver with a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences major and, separately, to the program; CU Denver is test-optional. For Fall 2027, the CU Denver application deadline was October 22, 2026; applicants who met it must submit the supplemental application and all materials by 5:00 p.m. October 29, 2026 and be admitted to CU Denver by November 24, 2026. Interviews are held virtually on December 5, 2026.

Degree sequence

Four undergraduate years at CU Denver’s Downtown Campus, earning a bachelor’s degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, followed by four years at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Early undergraduate graduation is not allowed.

Residency / geography

Applicants must be current Colorado residents planning to graduate from a Colorado high school in fall 2026 or spring 2027.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen, DACA recipient, or U.S. permanent resident with a Form I-551, I-151, or I-551C.

Published high school GPA minimum

A 3.5 minimum (weighted or unweighted, whichever is higher) is the published expectation for a strong applicant.

College GPA to continue

3.50 overall, with no grade below B (3.0) in required medical school prerequisite courses and at least 60 credit hours in the first two years.

MCAT to continue

Required; students take it in the summer between junior and senior year. CU says the score needed to matriculate will be announced later.

Live in City Heights Residence Hall with the Pre-Health Learning Community in the first year, and attend co-curricular seminars, a Summer Bridge program, an academic boot camp, and full-time summer programs every undergraduate summer. A Promotions Committee reviews each student annually and can recommend dismissal.

Medical school

UConn School of Medicine

When to apply

Entering first-year students who also apply to UConn's Honors Program.

Degree sequence

4 undergraduate + 4 medical

Residency / geography

No residency restriction; preference is given to Connecticut residents.

Citizenship / international applicants

International students are expressly eligible; other citizenship restrictions were not published on the reviewed page.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.50 minimum

College GPA to continue

3.60 cumulative

MCAT to continue

80th percentile overall with no subtest below the 55th percentile

Complete required sciences, more than 100 hours each in clinical, community-service, and research settings, and favorable senior interviews.

Medical school

Indiana University School of Medicine Evansville

When to apply

Incoming University of Evansville first-year applicants.

Degree sequence

Bachelor's degree followed by the 4-year M.D. program

Residency / geography

Indiana residents only

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Published high school GPA minimum

Successful applicants are described as approximately 4.0; this is not published as a hard minimum.

College GPA to continue

3.00 after the first 31 credit hours; 3.50 from 62 credits through degree completion

MCAT to continue

At least the average of the previous year's IU School of Medicine entering class

AMCAS application and an IU School of Medicine interview are required.

Medical school

Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine

When to apply

High school seniors apply to the University of Houston, the Honors College, and HonorsMed by November 2, 2026; the 2027 HonorsMed application closes at 5 p.m. that day, and letters of recommendation are accepted until 5 p.m. November 9. Selected applicants interview with the Fertitta Family College of Medicine in the spring, and up to six are chosen.

Degree sequence

Four undergraduate years in the Honors College at the University of Houston followed by four years at the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

Unknown — confirm with the program.

College GPA to continue

3.5 cumulative.

MCAT to continue

500 minimum to matriculate.

Complete a UH bachelor’s degree in any major, fulfilling the Honors College requirements and the Medicine & Society minor.

Medical school

University of Illinois College of Medicine

When to apply

Incoming first-year applicants apply through the UIC Common Application, Honors College, and GPPA process.

Degree sequence

Undergraduate degree followed by the M.D. program

Residency / geography

No state residency restriction published.

Citizenship / international applicants

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.75 is described as the most competitive GPPA profile, not a hard minimum; Honors applicants are generally most competitive at 3.60.

College GPA to continue

3.60 cumulative and 3.60 science

MCAT to continue

510, explicitly subject to change

Senior thesis, required coursework, Honors College standing, and all program conditions apply.

Medical school

University of Louisville School of Medicine

When to apply

Incoming first-time University of Louisville freshman.

Degree sequence

Undergraduate degree followed by the M.D. program

Residency / geography

Kentucky residents, with a narrow published exception for certain military or government family transfers.

Citizenship / international applicants

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.75 minimum weighted

College GPA to continue

3.40 minimum

MCAT to continue

At or above the national mean in each section; no fixed numeric score published

Full participation in GEMS activities and completion of all medical-school requirements are required.

Medical school

University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine

When to apply

High school applicants and certain current college students with no more than 24 post-high-school college credits.

Degree sequence

Integrated B.A. and M.D.

Residency / geography

National applicant pool with separate in-state, regional, and out-of-state class categories.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Published high school GPA minimum

3.00 minimum unweighted in the core curriculum

College GPA to continue

Current policy identifies a 2.80 science GPA at the end of year three for promotion to year four; other promotion rules also apply.

MCAT to continue

Not required

All academic, clinical, and professional promotion standards in the Council on Curriculum policy manual apply.

Medical school

UNM School of Medicine

When to apply

New Mexico and qualifying Navajo Nation high school seniors submit two applications: UNM Main Campus admission and the BA/MD application, which opens August 1 of senior year and closes at 5:00 p.m. MST on the first Thursday of November. Applicants must meet section minimums before the deadline: ACT 22 math and 19 in reading, science, and English, or SAT 540 math and 510 reading; superscores count. Interviews run November through February, decisions come April 1, and accepted students commit by May 1.

Degree sequence

A four-year baccalaureate through UNM’s College of Arts & Sciences, then four years at the UNM School of Medicine. Finishing the undergraduate curriculum early does not allow early entry to medical school.

Residency / geography

Current high school seniors who live in and attend high school in New Mexico, or tribal members living on the Navajo Nation and attending a local high school, with at least 12 consecutive months of New Mexico or Navajo Nation residence at application. The program’s home page words the tribal route more broadly: members of an Indian nation, tribe, or pueblo located wholly or partially in New Mexico who graduate from a local high school.

Citizenship / international applicants

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens are asked to contact the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

Unknown — confirm with the program.

College GPA to continue

3.37 cumulative by graduation and 3.00 in the required premedical science courses, with a C or better in all coursework. Interim cumulative minimums are 3.00 after the first year, 3.10 after the second, and 3.20 after the third.

MCAT to continue

Required: at least one scored attempt and a score at the UNM School of Medicine’s minimum for the student’s admission year by October 15 of the seventh semester; the current policy lists 494. The program pays for a required Kaplan preparatory course.

Accepted students sign a Statement of Commitment to practice in New Mexico, must attend the UNM School of Medicine, and may not apply to other medical schools. They also complete the Summer Community Health Practicum and file the AMCAS and UNM secondary applications.

Medical school

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

When to apply

High school seniors applying to Pitt’s main campus. The current cycle’s initial undergraduate application deadline is October 15; the medical supplemental deadline is January 29, 2027.

Degree sequence

Complete the Pitt undergraduate degree within four years, then enter medical school.

Residency / geography

Regional-campus applicants are not eligible.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; pending or conditional residency does not qualify.

Published high school GPA minimum

The highest GPA available at the applicant’s high school, considered with curriculum rigor; no universal numerical cutoff is stated.

College GPA to continue

3.70 cumulative and 3.70 in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

MCAT to continue

517 minimum composite within three attempts, by October 15 of the AMCAS application year.

Complete prerequisites, continued medical exposure, research/service, advising, and the required AMCAS process.

Medical school

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

When to apply

First-year applicants indicate REMS interest on their undergraduate application. Listed deadlines are November 1 for Early Decision and November 15 for Regular Decision.

Degree sequence

Eight-year BA/BS and MD program.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or students with U.S. asylee status. International applicants are not eligible for ordinary REMS consideration.

Published high school GPA minimum

Unknown — confirm with the program.

College GPA to continue

Unknown — confirm with the program.

MCAT to continue

Not required; REMS includes an MCAT exemption.

Complete the bachelor’s degree and pre-medical core. The page’s typical high school GPA is not a published minimum.

Medical school

Indiana University School of Medicine Evansville

When to apply

Indiana high school seniors applying to the University of Southern Indiana.

Degree sequence

Bachelor's degree followed by the 4-year M.D. program

Residency / geography

Indiana residents only

Citizenship / international applicants

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.50 minimum cumulative

College GPA to continue

3.00 after the first 31 credit hours; 3.50 from 62 credits onward

MCAT to continue

At least the average of the previous IU School of Medicine entering class

AMCAS application, IU School of Medicine interview, and all professional requirements remain required.

Medical school

University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine

When to apply

First-time freshmen are considered after UIW undergraduate admission and may be invited to interview.

Degree sequence

Undergraduate degree followed by the DO program. This is not an accelerated program; at least 3.5 undergraduate years are required.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.7 cumulative, 3.7 math, and 3.7 science.

College GPA to continue

3.5 overall and 3.5 in math and science each academic year.

MCAT to continue

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Complete required UIW coursework, service, 50 health-care experience hours, advising, the final interview, and AACOMAS submission. The reviewed page does not establish an MCAT policy.

Medical school

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

When to apply

Current high school seniors only. College transfer applicants are ineligible for this route. The published application deadline is November 1, 2026.

Degree sequence

Four undergraduate years followed by the MD program; early bachelor’s completion does not accelerate medical entry.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Published high school GPA minimum

3.5 unweighted on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.

College GPA to continue

3.5 in VCU prerequisite sciences and 3.5 cumulative at stated semester checkpoints; the designated advanced-course group also requires a 3.4 average.

MCAT to continue

508 or higher, completed by August 1 of the year before medical entry. One retake is allowed with at least eight weeks between attempts.

Graduate with University Honors and complete clinical experience, service, mentorship, coursework, and AMCAS obligations.

Medical school

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

When to apply

High school seniors apply to W&J by November 9 under “Pre-Health (Pre-Allopathic Medicine),” with official SAT or ACT scores received by then; score-optional applicants are ineligible. Admitted students who meet the criteria receive the Medical Scholars application, due December 1, and selected candidates interview with W&J and then Katz. Katz requires an SAT of 1350 with no section below 600, or an ACT of 31; ranked applicants must be in the top 5% of their class.

Degree sequence

An eight-year BA/MD: the baccalaureate degree at Washington & Jefferson College, then the MD from the Lewis Katz School of Medicine.

Residency / geography

Unknown — confirm with the program.

Citizenship / international applicants

U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Published high school GPA minimum

Unknown — confirm with the program.

College GPA to continue

3.6 overall and 3.6 science (biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics), averaged over the first three years at W&J, with no grade below B− and no repeated course.

MCAT to continue

Required by May of the junior year, with at least 509 overall and no section below 126.

Complete all medical-school prerequisites at W&J and the shadowing and community service set in the acceptance letter, then apply to Katz through AMCAS the summer before senior year as a restricted combined BA/MD applicant. Applying to any other medical school relinquishes the reserved seat.