Direct Medical Programs Still Accepting Applications In 2024/25

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Direct Medical Programs Still Accepting Applications In 2024/25

Direct medical programs, often referred to as BS/MD programs, notoriously have deadlines early in the cycle. These programs offer a streamlined path for high school students to secure conditional acceptance in the partnered medical school. Due to the multi-step application process, the applications are often due early. Penn State University’s Premedical-Medical Program (PMM) and University of Pittsburgh’s Guaranteed Admissions Program (GAP) had especially early deadlines, with applications due by October 15. Similarly, many more direct medical programs require students to submit applications to the undergrad on November 1.

Some direct medical programs are still accepting applications.

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For students who were either waiting for SAT or ACT scores to be finalized from late standardized testing exams, needing more time to write their essays, or wanting to add a few more schools to their list, there are still a few options available. Some of the listed programs have certain GPA, SAT, ACT, or residency requirements, making it essential to take the time to research each program to make sure you qualify.

BS/MD Programs With Late Application Deadlines

Here’s a list of BS/MD programs with later deadlines that might be a good fit for students in these situations, ensuring they still have an opportunity to pursue their goals of a direct path to medical school.

University of Arizona

Paired with: The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson
Program name: Accelerated Pathway to Medical Education (APME)
Minimum GPA: 3.7 (unweighted)
Minimum ACT/SAT: N/A
Deadline: 1/18

Florida Atlantic University

Paired with: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Program name: Wilkes Medical Scholars Program
Minimum GPA: 4.3 (weighted)
Minimum ACT/SAT: 33/1490
Deadline: 12/1

Florida Atlantic University

Paired with: FAU College of Medicine; Boca Raton
Program name: Med Direct
Minimum GPA: 4.3 (weighted)
Minimum ACT/SAT: 33/1490
Deadline: 12/1

Nova Southeastern University

Paired with: Nova Southeastern University’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine (NSU MD)
Program name: Dual Admission Allopathic Programs
Minimum GPA: 4.0 (weighted)
Minimum ACT/SAT: 35/1540
Deadline: 2/1

University of Louisville

Paired with: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Program name: Guaranteed Entrance to Medical School (GEMS)
Minimum GPA: 3.75 (unweighted)
Minimum ACT/SAT: 31/1390
Deadline: 12/15
Must be a Kentucky resident and attended high school in Kentucky

Creighton University

Paired with: Creighton School of Medicine
Program name: Creighton Pre-Professional Medical Scholars Program (CCPSP)
Minimum GPA: 3.8 (unweighted)
Minimum ACT/SAT: 30/1360
Deadline: 1/10

Montclair State University

Paired with: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Program name: BS/MD Medical Program
Minimum GPA: 3.6 (unweighted) or top 10% of class
Minimum ACT/SAT: 1100 (does not accept ACT)
Deadline: 12/15
Must be a New Jersey resident and be economically and educationally disadvantaged

Hofstra University

Paired with: Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Program name: Hofstra 4+4 Program: BS-BA/MD
Minimum GPA: 3.7 (unweighted), top 10% of class
Minimum ACT/SAT: 32/1410
Deadline: EA I (11/15) or EA II (12/15)

Yeshiva University

Paired with: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Program name: Medical B.A./M.D. Early Assurance Admissions Program
Minimum GPA: High school average of 94% (unweighted)
Minimum ACT/SAT: 32/1460
Deadline: 12/19

Case Western Reserve University

Paired with: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Program name: Pre-Professional Scholars Program
Minimum GPA: 3.7 (unweighted)
Minimum ACT/SAT: 31/1410 (Test-optional school)
Deadline: 12/1

University of Cincinnati

Paired with: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Program name: Connections Dual Admissions (BS/MD) Program
Minimum GPA: Minimum not specified
Minimum ACT/SAT: 27/1270 (average 34/1474)
Deadline: 12/17

University of Toledo

Paired with: University of Toledo’s College of Medicine
Program name: BAAC2MD
Minimum GPA: 3.8 (unweighted)
Minimum ACT/SAT: 30/1410
Deadline: 1/3

University of Oklahoma

Paired with: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Program name: Medical Humanities Scholars Program
Minimum GPA: 3.75 (unweighted)
Minimum ACT/SAT: 30/1360
Deadline: 1/15

University of Tulsa

Paired with: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Program name: The Early Careers in Community Medicine (ECCM) Program
Minimum GPA: 4.0 (weighted) or top 5% of class
Minimum ACT/SAT: 31/1450
Deadline: 2/1

Brown University

Paired with: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Program name: Brown Program in Liberal Medical Education
Minimum GPA: N/A
Minimum ACT/SAT: Average: 34/1520 (Test-optional school)
Deadline: ED: 11/1, Regular: 1/3

University of South Carolina

Paired with: USC School of Medicine – Columbia
Program name: Accelerated Undergraduate to M.D. Program
Minimum GPA: N/A
Minimum ACT/SAT: 33/1450 (average)
Deadline: 2/1

Texas Tech University

Paired with: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Program name: Undergraduate to Medical School Initiative
Minimum GPA: Top 10% of class
Minimum ACT/SAT: 30/1360
Deadline: 12/1

University of Texas Rio Grande

Paired with: Baylor College of Medicine
Program name: Premedical Honors College
Minimum GPA: 3.8 (unweighted), Must have a 3.75 (unweighted) in Science classes and rank in the top 5% of class
Minimum ACT/SAT: 28/1360
Deadline: 3/1
Must be economically and educationally disadvantaged

BS/DO Programs With Late Application Deadlines

These BS/DO programs are paired with osteopathic medical schools across the country and are still accepting applications.

Nova Southeastern University

Paired with: Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Program name: Bachelor’s Degree and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree
Minimum GPA: 3.5 (unweighted)
Minimum ACT/SAT: 30/1360
Deadline: 2/1

Illinois Institute of Technology

Paired with: Midwestern University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Program name: Dual Admission – Osteopathic Medicine (BS/DO) Program
Minimum GPA: 3.5 (unweighted) or top 10% of class
Minimum ACT/SAT: 32/1400
Deadline: 12/1

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)

Paired with: A.T. Still University (ATSU)
Program name: Bachelor of Science in Premedical Health Studies — Osteopathic Medicine Pathway (BS/DO with A.T. Still)
Minimum GPA: Not listed
Minimum ACT/SAT: Test-optional school
Deadline: 11/1, 12/1, 2/1

Missouri Southern State University

Paired with: Kansas City University Medical School – Joplin Campus
Program name: Yours to Lose: Advanced Medical School Acceptance Program
Minimum GPA: 3.7 (unweighted) cumulative (3.5 unweighted in math and science courses)
Minimum ACT/SAT: 28/1310
Deadline: 12/1

Rowan University

Paired with: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Program name: Accelerated 7 Year (3+4) Biophysics (BS) and Medical Degree (MD/DO)
GPA: 3.5
ACT/SAT: 28/1360
Deadline: 12/1