Florida State University Honors Medical Scholars (FSU BS MD Program)

What is the FSU Medical Scholars Program?

The FSU BS MD program allows high-achieving high school students, who desire a career in medicine, the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science and apply through an early decision program to the Florida State University College of Medicine while still an undergraduate. One of the added benefits of this program is that it also permits a wide range of undergraduate majors. 

Why Choose FSU BS MD?
  • Because of the ability to tailor the undergraduate experience, this is a great option for exceptional students committed to medicine who also want to save a year of schooling
  • Smaller class sizes with regular courses limited to 25 students and honors seminars to 15
  • There are specialized advisors within your field, an honors-only residence hall, study abroad grants at FSU affiliates, early registration for courses and more!
  • Learn more about the honors program.
  • Have the opportunity to major in a field of interest even if it is not in the basic sciences!

Program Overview

The first 3 years, you will be an FSU undergraduate student within the Honors Program and take your pre-med requirements as well as other courses for your bachelor’s degree. You have a wide variety of majors to choose from available here. Students have the flexibility to pursue a minor as well. Majors include the typical pre-med requirements, including general physics, general chemistry, biology, and organic chemistry (including laboratory courses). Upon completion of the pre-med coursework, students are eligible to apply early decision to the College of Medicine. Depending on prior credit received in high school and the pace in which students wish to complete requirements, it is possible to finish the undergraduate work in 3 years!

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For the remaining 4 years, you will be at FSU College of Medicine taking courses to fulfill your M.D. degree. These include your pre-clinical coursework as well as clinical rotations.

FSU BS MD Requirements:

In order to apply for the Florida State University Honors Medical Scholars Program:

  • Applicants must show evidence of excelling in the most rigorous math and science courses available at your high school and a be first time freshman applicant
  • Students musthave taken the SAT or ACT but the essay section is optional (AP tests are encouraged)
  • The strongest applicants to the Honors Medical Scholars Program will have a record of high academic ability, a heart for service, and a sincere concern for vulnerable populations. Exposure and experience in health care and health-related settings is recommended

FSU BS MD Application:

  • Complete the undergraduate application by the priority deadline of November 1 which includes an essay (available here or through the Common App)
  • Upon a successful initial application, selected students will be invited to apply to the Honors Program in January of the admission year (details) which will include another application and 3 letters of recommendation
  • The last part is an in-person interview at the end of March for select students accepted into the Honors Program for the Medical Scholars Program

Application Timeline:

  • November 1– FSU Early Admission Deadline
  • January 30– Admission to FSU
  • February 16– Honors College Application and Honors Medical Scholars Application Deadline
  • March 27– Honors Medical Scholars Interview Day

Double-check that these deadlines did not change. The latest information can be found Honors Medical Scholars Program Webpage.

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For retention in the FSU BS MD program:

  • Complete the FSU undergraduate curriculum and pre-medical courses with a minimum of 3.5 GPA with a strong science GPA
  • Complete all Honors Medical Scholars Program activities
  • Take the MCAT and score a 26 or the equivalent percentile on the MCAT 2015
  • Successfully apply and interview with the College of Medicine the year prior to matriculation

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on Florida State University BS MD Curriculum

How to get accepted to the FSU State BS MD Program: In order to get accepted to FSU’s BS MD program, do your research into the undergraduate curriculum, medical school curriculum, student life and extracurricular opportunities.  We wrote a detailed overview of these various components so that you can see for yourself why you are a good fit for this medical school. Additionally, you can use this blog post as a launching point to learn about more opportunities.

FSU Undergraduate Student Life:

  • FSU is a large research university located in Tallahassee, FL. It has an undergraduate enrollment of ~33,000 and total enrollment of ~42,000. The student-faculty ratio is 22:1 and has a six-year graduation rate of 80% (Fast facts)
  • There is a diverse student body with 750 extracurricular organizations from dance to theatre to club and intramural sports as well as Greek life (Organizations)
  • All students within FSU BS MD program are part of the Honors Medical Scholars Society whose goal is to prepare its members for a future in medicine and create a support system for its members
  • It’s easy to get around campus on Seminole Express shuttles and all students have free access to City of Tallahassee (StarMetro) buses if you’d like to get off campus for a bit!

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Student Life

How to get accepted to the FSU State BS MD Program: In order to get accepted to FSU’s BS MD program, do your research into the undergraduate curriculum, medical school curriculum, student life and extracurricular opportunities.  We wrote a detailed overview of these various components so that you can see for yourself why you are a good fit for this medical school. Additionally, you can use this blog post as a launching point to learn about more opportunities.

FSU Undergraduate Student Life:

  • FSU is a large research university located in Tallahassee, FL. It has an undergraduate enrollment of ~33,000 and total enrollment of ~42,000. The student-faculty ratio is 22:1 and has a six-year graduation rate of 80% (Fast facts)
  • There is a diverse student body with 750 extracurricular organizations from dance to theatre to club and intramural sports as well as Greek life (Organizations)
  • All students within FSU BS MD program are part of the Honors Medical Scholars Society whose goal is to prepare its members for a future in medicine and create a support system for its members
  • It’s easy to get around campus on Seminole Express shuttles and all students have free access to City of Tallahassee (StarMetro) buses if you’d like to get off campus for a bit!

Florida State University College of Medicine Student Life:

  • There are a variety of medical school organizations students can join to explore their interests early on in medical school. Student organizations are extremely diversity, from the “Humanities and Medicine” to the “Latino Medical Student Association.”
  • With a special emphasis placed on rural health care, students get exposure to the unique needs of this patient population
  • There are a number of research opportunities for students of all years and the Clinical Learning Center helps students build early clinical skills to prepare them for their time on wards
  • Read more about the FSU College of Medicine curriculum map here and on its official website

Financial Aid

As an undergraduate student at Florida State University, you can apply for financial aid through the the Florida State University Office of Financial Aid and by filling out FAFSA. As a Florida State University College of Medicine student, you can also apply for scholarships, loans, and grants through the College of Medicine Financial Aid office. There are a few scholarships, including the FSU Foundation Scholarship and Regional Campus Scholarships. 

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