Graduating high school seniors are encouraged to apply to this 8-year program offered jointly by the Keck School and the USC College of Letters, Arts & Sciences. Students admitted into the program are admitted to the College and assured future admission to the Keck School of Medicine (based upon successful completion of a baccalaureate degree, the maintenance of GPAs and requisite MCAT scores), allowing undergraduate students the opportunity to enrich their pre-medical studies with a balanced liberal arts education.

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Admissions Requirements

Students must meet all USC undergraduate student admissions requirements. Serious applicants should show outstanding high school grade performance, community service and activity, and exceptional SAT scores. Students must also complete a personal essay and essay questions as part of the admissions process.

Application Process

Interested students should submit a general undergraduate application to USC as well as a separate application to the Bac/M.D. Program. Program applications (available at the web site listed below) and USC general applications must be received by December 1 to be considered for admission the following fall.

The program’s web site includes detailed descriptions of the program, application process and other essential information.

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