Combined-Degree Program
in Medicine
In cooperation with Drexel
University College of Medicine the university offers an accelerated
program that enables selected students to earn both the bachelors
of Arts degree in premedical science and the M.D. degree after seven
years of study at the two institutions. The program was initiated
in 1974, and approximately ten students matriculate each year.
The program includes three academic years at Lehigh during which
time credit hours are earned toward the 121 credits required for
the baccalaureate degree. The next four years are spent in the regular
program of medical education in Philadelphia. After successfully
completing the one year at the medical school, students will have
acquired necessary additional credit hours for the baccalaureate
degree.
The medical college reserves the right to withdraw an offer of
acceptance if academic or personal concerns cause the college to
question a student’s academic or personal maturation.
Application for admission to the program is made through Lehigh
Office of Admissions. Criteria for Admissions includes SAT scores
(minimum combined score of 1360 recentered scale), scholastic achievement,
maturity, and motivation for medicine. SAT II scores are required
in mathematics, English composition, and chemistry.
Completed applications are reviewed by the Office of Admissions,
and students are chosen for interview by Drexel University College
of Medicine.
Interviews are not required at Lehigh, but students are encouraged
to make arrangements to come to campus to have an interview and
to become better acquainted with Lehigh and the special features
of the program. Application deadline is December 1.
Required Science and Math Courses:
Chemistry: Chm 25, 31, 51, 52, 53, 58
Biology: BioS 41, 42, 115, 116,120
Physics: Phy 10, 12, 13, 22
Math: Math 21, 22 or math 51, 52 plus one additional approved
math course
Required Non-Science Courses:
Choices and Decisions
Freshman Seminar
English Comp & Lit (two semesters)
Humanities (3 courses, 9-12 credits)
Social Sciences ( 3 courses, 9-12)
Writing Intensive
Approved Electives: (12-16 credits)
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