BodyText1
Is the Medical Scholars Program open to all students at the University of Delaware?
Yes. Currently 60% of students at the University of Delaware are from out of state, and the program reflects this percentage.
Is this an accelerated program?
N​​​o. It is an eight-year program—four years at the University of Delaware and four years at the medical school.
What are the criteria for acceptance into the Interest Group of the Medical Scholars Program (MSP)?
- Submit SAT or ACT scores—optional;
- A B+ in high school studies (math, science, social science and humanities, foreign language);
- A commitment to health care related career;
- A GPA of 3.5 in both science/non-science courses by the time the student is selected at the end of sophomore year.
How can I apply to the Interest Group and join​ the program?
​​​​To
join the Interest Group, second semester freshmen students are invited
to attend an Orientation Meeting. At this meeting. you will be given a
detailed description of the program and meet the Director, Coordinator,
other faculty, and MSP students. You will receive a packet of
information with a request to return particular forms to the MSP Office.
Upon completion and return of these forms, you will be a member of the
Interest Group.
If I am a transfer​ student to the University of Delaware, can I be admitted into the Interest Group?
​​Yes,
it is possible, but will probably result in at least one additional year
of study at the University of Delaware to complete the major associated
with this program.
How many students apply to the program each y​ear and how many are admitted?
​​​Anywhere from 20 to 60 students enter the Interest Group in the second semester of their freshman year. A maximum of 20 students can be selected from this group for Sidney Kimmel, 6 for PCOM, and Rowan is more flexible based on student demand. Selection occurs at the end of the sophomore year​
How many students are admitted to Sidney Kimmel each year through MSP?
A maximum of 20 students may receive conditional acceptance each year through the program providing they meet the final criteria for acceptance: 3.5 GPA both in the sciences and non-sciences; a score of 508 in the Medical College Acceptance Test (MCAT) with no sub-section score less than 126. ​
This Page Last Modified On:
