Accelerated Combined Degree Programs
Seven-Year Programs for B.S./D.O., B.S./D.P.M.
and B.S./D.M.D.
Last update - 21 January 97
Biology Faculty Contact: Dr.
C.F. Chen (305-348-3509)
1. B.S./D.O. - Bachelor of Science in
Biology/Doctor of Osteopathy, 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.
