4+1 BS/MS Programs

• 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.