Programs

7-Year B.S./M.D. Accelerated Program

Program Overview

The 7-Year B.S./M.D. Accelerated Program offers First-Time in College (FTIC) USF Judy Genshaft Honors College students the opportunity to receive admission to USF Health’s Morsani College of Medicine (MCOM) and complete a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) in just seven years — provided that the student continues to meet all program benchmarks, including a successful interview with MCOM.  

Students complete their bachelor’s degree at USF during the first three years, followed by four years at MCOM to earn the M.D. Traditionally, the path to a medical degree takes at least eight years, making this an accelerated track.

Participants spend the first three years as undergraduates at USF and in the Judy Genshaft Honors College, and years 4–7 at the MCOM. A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree is typically conferred after the fourth year upon successful completion of undergraduate requirements. All students in this program must major in biomedical sciences (BMS).

Honors academic advisors support students in completing Honors requirements and the undergraduate portion of the program, while MCOM oversees the four-year medical school curriculum.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:

  • Admission to the Judy Genshaft Honors College as an FTIC student
  • 4.0 weighted high school GPA (as calculated by USF Undergraduate Admissions)
  • SAT score of 1500 (critical reading and math sections) or ACT score of 34 (super-scored across all attempts; finalized scores must be received by USF by June 1 of the entering year)
  • Declare a major in biomedical sciences (BMS)
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status by the end of the first year at USF undergrad (international students are not eligible for admission to MCOM)
  • Complete the Honors Thesis Research Track  

Students with questions should visit the 7-Year B.S./M.D. Frequently Asked Questions page on the Judy Genshaft Honors College website.

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

There is no formal application for the 7-Year B.S./M.D. Program. Students must meet initial eligibility requirements and declare biomedical sciences as their major when applying to USF.
 
By June 1, Honors advisors will contact eligible students via email. At that time, students may express interest in the program, and an advisor will help them register for the appropriate first-semester courses.
 
Students may opt out of the program at any time by contacting their campus representative. Opting out will not negatively affect future admission to MCOM or a student’s ability to graduate within four years. Many students who exit the program (or do not meet benchmarks) after Year 2 are still able to adjust their schedules and graduate in three years. Individualized advising is available to help determine the best path forward.

For more detailed information on required and recommended undergraduate coursework, as well as additional program requirements, visit the 7-year B.S./M.D. Accelerated Program Requirements page.