Medical Honors Program (MHP)
The UF Medical Honors Program was discontinued after fall 2024 co-hort. Please see their website for more information.
BS/DMD
The BS-DMD Program is for outstanding University of Florida freshmen who know they are interested in becoming dentists and are committed to attending the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Students accepted in this program complete a BS degree and a DMD degree in 7 years, instead of 8 years. During the first three years of this program, students enroll in a carefully sequenced series of courses to meet both their undergraduate University of Florida baccalaureate degree requirements and the College of Dentistry’s admissions requirements. Students who are admitted into this program will choose a major in either Microbiology and Cell Science or Nutritional Sciences within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. See the CALS Pre-health Advising Information.
During what would have been the senior year of college, BS-DMD Program students enter the freshman class at the College of Dentistry. An ADEA AADSAS application is not required. Credits from the dental program are transferred back to the undergraduate college to complete the baccalaureate degree requirements. Approved students spend a minimum of 90 hours in the bachelor’s program and four years in the dental program.
If you are still in high school: please review this material carefully for your future, but do not apply until the end of your freshman year at the University of Florida.
Please refer to the UF College of Dentistry for more information. https://admissions.dental.ufl.edu/d-m-d/combined-programs/b-s-d-m-d/.
Contact email- DMDAdmissions@dental.ufl.edu.
BS/Pharm D.
B.S. in Biology/Pharm.D.
The UF College of Pharmacy offers UF biology students enrolled in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences or the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences a pathway toward a combination B.S. in Biology and Pharm.D. degree. Recommended semester plans are available. Students accepted in this program complete a BS degree and a Pharm D. degree in 7 years, instead of 8 years. During the first three years of this program, students enroll in a carefully sequenced series of courses to meet both their undergraduate university’s Baccalaureate degree requirements and the College of Pharmacy’s admissions requirements. For questions about this program, please contact UF COP Admissions at pharmdadmissions@cop.ufl.edu.
Notable programs we do not advise for:
Accelerated B.S.N.
The College of Nursing offers an accelerated course of study for students with a baccalaureate degree or higher in another field to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The Accelerated BSN program is offered at the Gainesville campus and also at the UF Health Jacksonville campus. For more information, see the website.
Nursing students at UF have excellent and challenging opportunities to explore nursing research and science, be professionally involved with student and professional governance and have access to clinical experiences with patients across the life and cultural span.
UF College of Pharmacy—Early Assurance Program
The Gator Pharmacy Early Assurance Program provides UF students with an opportunity to streamline their path into pharmacy school. This program is designed to assist students through the early process of becoming a pharmacist by providing workshops, training, and opportunities related to pharmacy careers. Participants in this 1-2 year program will need to do the following:
- Complete all of the pre-professional coursework required for entry in UF’s Pharm.D. program.,
- Become active members in the UF Pre-Pharmacy Society.
- Gain pharmacy experience through shadowing interning and/or employment in a pharmacy setting.
Upon completion of the program with a 3.0 science GPA, students are guaranteed an interview for the UF College of Pharmacy’s Pharm.D. program. For more information, see the website. For questions about this program, please contact the UF College of Pharmacy Admissions team at prepharmacy@cop.ufl.edu.