Accelerated degree programs enable academically qualified students to earn both a bachelor's and an advanced degree — graduating sooner than they would in traditional programs. Depending on the academic program, eligible students can be admitted to an accelerated degree program in one of two ways:
Prospective first-year applicants who meet the requirements set by Undergraduate Admissions may apply for an accelerated degree program. Acceptance into the graduate portion of the program is provisional based on performance at the undergraduate level.
To apply for an accelerated degree, be sure to select an eligible major and indicate your interest on the admission application. Accelerated degree applicants must also submit an admission essay on specific topics. Some programs require additional application materials. Refer to the First-Year Application Instructions for further information.
Eligible Majors
- Biomedical Engineering (One Co-op Option)
- All LeBow College of Business majors (One Co-op Option), except Business and Engineering, Business Analytics, Technology Innovation Management, and Organizational Management
- BS in Engineering (No Co-op Option) and all other College of Engineering majors
- Chemistry (No Co-op Option)
- Economics (One Co-op)
- Environmental Science (No Co-op Option)
- Humanities and Social Science majors (One Co-op Option), except General Humanities and Social Sciences
- Computing & Informatics majors (One Co-op Option)
Program Length
6 or 7 years
Eligible Majors
- Health Sciences (One Co-op Option)
Program Length
5.25 years
Eligible Majors
- Biology (One Co-op Option)
- Chemistry (One Co-op Option)
- Psychology (One Co-op Option)
- Biomedical Engineering (One Co-op Option)
- All College of Engineering majors (One Co-op Option), except Engineering Technology and Construction Management.
The application deadline for the BA/BS + MD program is November 1, and applicants may only apply for Early Action or Regular Decision.
Note: International students are ineligible.
Program Length
8 years
Current Drexel students may apply for the following accelerated degree programs through the Graduate College after completing 90 credits but no more than 120 credits. Contact the Graduate College for further information.