Nov 25, 2024  
2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog

Accelerated Dual Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Doctor of Medicine


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Rowan University Graduation Requirements


• Students must complete at least 120 s.h. (semester hours) of coursework that applies to their Rowan University degree
• Students must have an overall/cum. G.P.A. of at least 2.0. (Only Rowan University courses count toward the G.P.A.)
• A minimum of 30 s.h. of coursework must be completed at/through Rowan University
• Only grades of “D-” or above may apply to graduation requirements (some programs may set higher minimums)
• Students must apply for graduation and should do so for the term in which they will complete all program requirements.

Program-Specific Graduation Requirements


Rowan Core Requirements


Rowan Core Courses (General Education)


Students must satisfy the requirements for all six Rowan Core Literacies

Rowan Experience Courses


Courses that satisfy Rowan Experience requirements should be included in the Non-Program, Major or Rowan Core sections, and their credits are counted there. A course may satisfy more than one RE requirement.

Major Courses


Foundational Courses: 9 s.h.


Advanced Science Elective: 4 s.h.


Choose one courses from the following bank of upper-level Science courses

Biomedical Engineering Core Competency Focus Electives: 15 s.h.


Choose 5 CCF courses. 4 must be in-discipline (BME 11.4xx, excluding BME 11.411), up to 1 may be from list of approved out-of-discipline CCF courses

Total BS Program Credits: 120 s.h.


Transition into MD or DO program


In addition to the coursework required for the BS Degree, successful transition into the MD or DO program requires:
• Pre-Requisite Coursework for Medical School Admission/Preparedness (see below)
• MCAT Scores at or above the metric established by the combined program
• Cumulative GPA at or above the requirement established by the combined program
• Demonstration of continued participation and leadership in extracurricular activities and preparedness for a career in medicine
• Completion of the standard application
• Admissions interview (RUSOM only)

Pre-Requisite Coursework Required for Accelerated Medical Program


Not explicitly required for BS Degree. These courses may fulfill requirements in the BS degree if applicable.

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