Pre-Professional Accelerated Programs allow Pre: Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Podiatry (3+4 Tracks) students as well as Physical Therapy (3+3 Track) students the option of earning both their bachelor's degree and graduate degree in a shorter period of time after successfully passing all courses in the first year of professional school at Temple University.

Application Process

Students interested in an Accelerated Program should apply during their first semester of freshman year through the PPHA Canvas site.

Please note that transfer students are not eligible for accelerated programs. Additionally, students interested in the Pre-Medicine 3+4 Accelerated Track must have been previously accepted to Temple University as a Pre-Med Health Scholar and should contact Pre-Professional Health Advising during their first semester to confirm their eligibility.

All applicants will be notified of their admissions / selection status for the program before the start of their Spring semester.

Accelerated applicants receive priority consideration for professional school admission. However, please note that this is not a guaranteed entry program into Temple's professional program. To gain admission, you must achieve the required grade point averages, obtain a competitive standardized test score, and develop a well-rounded professional profile through exposure and service during college, as well as perform successfully in the interview with the professional school. Final acceptance into the professional program is at the discretion of the admissions committee.

Accelerated Program Admission Requirements

  • Successful completion of first-semester coursework and an academic profile that projects the ability to meet the GPA linkage requirements for the program of interest.
  • Academic timeline that demonstrates ability to complete all coursework of the program with no science/math coursework projected during the summer months.
  • Commitment to service / volunteer activities
  • Completed Accelerated Application
  • Letter of recommendation from professional in field of interest

Dentistry

(3-year Bachelor’s + 4-year DMD)

To earn a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from the Kornberg School of Dentistry, Accelerated Program students must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Declare a major in Biology or Chemistry 
  • Complete one year each of English, Biology, Organic Chemistry, and General Chemistry (all with associated labs as required) by the end of the sophomore year, and one year of Physics by the end of the junior year. Note: Biology majors interested in the 3+4 Dental program are encouraged to take General Chemistry I and lab (CHEM 1031/1033) in their first semester, depending on their Math placement. Please consult with your CST advisor to discuss this, as it may differ from your initial plan.
  • Complete 90 course credits as detailed under the agreement.
  • Earn an undergraduate cumulative and science GPA as specified by TU-KSOD.
  • Achieve DAT score as specified by TU-KSOD
  • Demonstrate a commitment to the profession through exposure.

Pharmacy

(3-year Bachelor’s + 4-year PharmD)

To earn a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from Temple University School of Pharmacy, Accelerated Program students must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Declare a major in Biology or Chemistry
  • 90 course credits as detailed under the agreement
  • A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • An undergraduate science GPA of 3.0
  • Volunteer exposure to the health care profession

Physical Therapy

(3-year Bachelor’s + 3-year DPT)

To earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from the Department of Physical Therapy, Accelerated Program students must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Declare a major in Biology or Health Professions
  • 90 course credits as detailed under the agreement
  • A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.5
  • An undergraduate science GPA of 3.4
  • Volunteer exposure to the health care profession

Podiatry

(3-year Bachelor’s + 4-year DPM)

To earn a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) Degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Accelerated Program students must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • 90 course credits as detailed under the agreement
  • A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.2
  • An undergraduate science GPA of 3.0
  • MCAT score as specified by TUSOPM
  • Volunteer exposure to the health care profession

 

 

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