
4+1 BS/MS Programs

The Department of Medical & Molecular Sciences offers 4+1 BS/MS programs that allow students to complete both the Bachelor of Science degree in any undergraduate major administered by the Departments and the MS degree in Medical Sciences in a total of five years of full-time study.
Students applying to the 4+1 BS/MS program must apply in their sophomore year of study at the University of Delaware, must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree program administered by the Department of Medical & Molecular Sciences, and must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2.
Programs offered:
- Applied Molecular Biology & Biotechnology/Medical Sciences 4+1(BS/MS)
- Medical Laboratory Sciences / Medical Sciences 4+1 (BS/MS)
- Medical Diagnostics / Medical Sciences 4+1 (BS/MS)
- The GRE is not required.
- Written statement of goals and objectives (the personal statement) that clearly explains how admission to the program will facilitate his/her 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.
- Written statement of goals and objectives (the personal statement) that clearly explains how admission to the program will facilitate his/her 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.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Only current UD students can apply to the 4+1 program
- The admission application fee will be waived
- Application deadline is May 15 of the student’s sophomore year
Students will complete the following courses in 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)
or
MMSC 691 Human Molecular Genetics (in place of MMSC 491)
The 2023-2024 UD graduate student tuition rate per credit hour is $1,028. 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:
May 15 of Sophomore Year