Overview

The seven-year Bachelor of Arts in any College of Science and Technology 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 Scholar 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. 
  • 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 credits in the College of Science and Technology.
  • 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 to fulfill their general credit hour requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in the College of Science and Technology.
  • Appropriate course sequences for majors offered by the College of Science and Technology will be available in the Center for Academic Advising and Professional Services (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 tests and specific undergraduate major. Students who qualify for the 3+4 program will develop an individual academic plan with Pre-Professional Health Advising and a CST academic advisor during the first academic year at Temple University.