Augusta University offers two programs which allow outstanding students the opportunity to achieve their BS-MD or BS-DMD degrees in only seven years.

In each case students will spend their first three years in pursuit of the BS in Cell and Molecular Biology through the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM). In their fourth year students will begin their four year program in medicine or dentistry through either the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) or the Dental College of Georgia (DCG). Courses taken in the first year of those programs will be used to satisfy any remaining course requirements needed to complete the BS degree.

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Admissions Information

To apply to the Professional Scholars Programs, the following must be sent to the Augusta University Office of Academic Admissions.

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BS/MD Program

All students in the BS/MD program will be evaluated to a standard of professional competencies consistent with a future career in medicine.

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BS/DMD Program

All students in the BS/DMD program will be evaluated to a standard of professional competencies consistent with a future career in dentistry. 

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Student Achievement

In spring of 2022, a student in the Professional Scholars Program becomes first Goldwater Scholar at Augusta University.

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BS/MD Option Requirements

3/4 Option

Requirements Cumulative GPA Science & Mathematics GPA Interview Volunteer Clinical Service MCAT AMCAS MCG Secondary Application
 Year One 3.6 3.5 April May begin in first semester Begin preparation    
Year Two 3.6 3.6   Continue Prep course May - Jul. Jun. - Aug.  
Year Three 3.7 3.7 December Minimum required hours must be  completed by Oct. 1 Completed by 1st test day in Sept.  Completed by Sept. 1 Completed by Sept. 30

 

4/4 Option

Requirements Cumulative GPA Science & Mathematics GPA Interview Volunteer Clinical Service MCAT AMCAS MCG Secondary Application
Year One 3.4 3.4   May begin in second semester Begin preparation    
Year Two 3.5 3.5   Continue Prep course May - Jul.    
Year Three 3.6 3.6   Continue Jun. - Aug.    
Year Four 3.7 3.7 Sep. - Dec. 40 hours completed by Oct. 1  Completed by 2nd Sat. in Sep.  Completed by Oct. 1  Completed by Oct. 15 

 

BS/DMD Option Requirements

3/4 Option

Requirements Cumulative GPA Science & Mathematics GPA Interview Volunteer Clinical Service DAT AADSAS DCG Secondary Application Research
 Year One 3.6 3.6 April  May begin in the second semester Begin preparation     May begin spring semester
Year Two 3.6 3.6   Continue Prep course May - Jul. Jun. - Aug.   Must begin by fall semester 
Year Three 3.6 3.6 December Minimum Hrs must be  completed by Oct.1 Completed by Sep. 1 Completed by Aug. 31 Completed by Sep. 30 Completed by Oct. 1 

 

4/4 Option

Requirements  Cumulative GPA Science & Mathematics GPA Interview Volunteer Clinical Service DAT AADSAS DCG Secondary Application Research
Year One 3.4 3.4  Apr. May begin in the second semester Begin preparation     May begin spring semester
Year Two 3.5 3.5   Continue Begin preparation     Must begin by fall semester 
Year Three 3.5 3.5   Continue Prep courses May - Jul. Jun. - Aug.     
Year Four 3.6 3.6 Dec. 75 Clinical Hrs + 50 Non-Profit Hrs completed by Oct.1  Completed by Sep. 1 Completed by Sep. 1  Completed by Sep. 30 Completed by Oct. 1 

An Education Like No Other

The College of Science and Mathematics provides students with strong foundations in the sciences as well as preparation for careers, citizenship, and a life-long love of learning. We are committed to providing experiences promoting scientific inquiry and discovery and dedicated to creating opportunities for intellectual growth and community involvement.