Note: The Pre-Med Health Scholar Program is undergoing revisions at this time. Please reach out to the Office of Pre-Professional Health Advising for any questions - healthadvising@temple.edu or 215-204-2513.

Overview

The seven-year Bachelor of Arts in either the Biology or Chemistry major and Doctor of Medicine program is a combined program between the College of Science and Technology and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine.

The program is designed for high-achieving students. Students must apply to be a Temple University Health Scholar through the Office of Pre-Professional Health Advising.

Students who entered Temple University as Health Scholars are able to be considered for early admissions to the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University as BA/MD Accelerated Option candidates. The 3+4 option is only with Lewis Katz School of Medicine. If interested in applying to other schools, students will need to follow a 4+4 option.

Contact Information

College of Science and Technology
Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development
Tuttleman Learning Center, Suite 111
1809 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia PA 19122-6073
215-204-2890
cstadv@temple.edu

Office of Pre-Professional Health Advising
Mitten Hall, Suite 110
215-204-2513
healthadvising@temple.edu

Guidelines for Completion of the Bachelor of Arts Degree in the College of Science & Technology

• Health Scholars Bachelor of Arts candidates in the College of Science and Technology (CST) must complete all requirements for the major before entering the Lewis Katz School of Medicine with the exception of the following:

1. Biology majors may count up to three of the following first year Lewis Katz School of Medicine courses as Biology electives:
   1. Fundamentals 1 (Human Structure) as long as student has not already earned credit for BIOL 2233, BIOL 2235, BIOL 3204 (formerly BIOL 3096 through Spring 2023), or BIOL 3265.
   2. Fundamentals 2 (Cellular Function) as long as student has not already earned credit for BIOL 2207 (formerly BIOL 2296 through Spring 2023), BIOL 3324, BIOL 4375, or BIOL 4376.
   3. Fundamentals 3 (Host Defenses) as long as student has not already earned credit for BIOL 3317 or BIOL 3327.
   4. Fundamentals 4 (Disease and Treatment) as long as student has not already earned credit for BIOL 3312.
   5. Systems 1 (Neuroscience and Psychiatry) as long as student has not already earned credit for BIOL 3352 or BIOL 3356.  

• College of Science and Technology Health Scholars may count up to 33 of the credit hours from the first year at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine as equivalents of upper-level or overall total credits within the College of Science and Technology (CST), the College of Liberal Arts (CLA), and/or the College of Engineering (ENG).
• Appropriate course sequences for either the Biology or Chemistry major offered by the College of Science and Technology will be available in the Center for Academic Advising and Professional Development (Tuttleman Learning Center, Suite 111) and will be shared with prospective students and current Health Scholars. Advising on progress toward career goal and eventual presentation as a Health Scholar (3+4 or 4+4) will occur through Pre-Professional Health Advising (Mitten Hall, Suite 110).

Academic Plan

Individual academic plans will vary based on previous course work, AP credits, performance on University placement assessments, and the specific undergraduate major. Students who qualify for the 3+4 program will develop an individual academic plan with their CST Academic Advisor and Pre-Professional Health Advisor during their first year at the University.

Students can reference the specific timeline of prerequisite coursework for Medical School through the Office of Pre-Professional Health Advising.