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Accelerated Combined Degree Program:

FIU/Nova Southeastern University of the Health Sciences

 2. B.S./D.P.M. - Bachelor of Science in Biology/Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

FIU/Barry University, School of Podiatric Medicine.

3. B.S./D.M.D. -   Bachelor of Science in Biology/Doctor of Dental Medicine

FIU/University of Florida, College of Dentistry.  

The Department of Biological Sciences at Florida International University and the College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova-Southeastern University, the School of Podiatric Medicine, Barry University and the College of Dentistry, University of Florida offer combined degree programs designed to integrate the undergraduate and the medical curricula in seven years instead of the traditional eight years, while maintaining the quality of both the undergraduate and the medical education. The accepted qualified students are admitted to the FIU Biology Program and receive provisional early acceptance to the medical program at the time they are entering FIU. These programs give the students the opportunity to concentrate on a comprehensive undergraduate liberal arts education around rigorous core and science curricula. During the first two years at FIU, students complete the general core courses and basic science requirements. The third academic year is spent in taking advanced courses to fulfill the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Biology. After completing the third year curriculum at FIU, the students enter the medical program to receive the traditional four year medical education. Satisfactory completion of the basic medical science courses at the medical school will permit the students to earn 30 credit hours toward the B.S. degree in Biology.