While students can attend any medical school after earning a BS in Biology, some students may choose to apply for the eight-year program BS in Biology (FDU) and Doctor of Medicine with Ross University School of Medicine, Barbados or with St. George’s University School of Medine, Grenada.

This 4 + 4 combined degree programs provides qualified students the opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree and a Medical Doctor (MD) degree in eight years. The bachelor’s degree is awarded by Fairleigh Dickinson University and the MD degree by Ross University School of Medicine or St. George’s University School of Medicine. English is the teaching language at both schools.

Additionally, St. George’s University School of Medicine maintains a 3 + 4 combined degree program that allows students to complete a baccalaureate degree and Medical Doctor (MD) degree in seven years, pending successful completion of the core coursework at FDU and excellent grade point average (cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher).

Both programs prepare students interested in pursuing a Doctor of Medicine degree to become successful physicians in the United States.

Qualifying for enrollment at Ross University, Barbados

Students must meet the following criteria to qualify for admission to the medicine phase of the program:

  • Completion of all FDU curriculum requirements, including the general education requirements and the degree program requirements for the major and all prerequisite courses required for admission at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Students must obtain a GPA of 3.00 or higher in prerequisite courses with no C-, D, or F in any of the courses;
  • An overall GPA of 3.2 or higher;
  • Other requirements include a satisfactory MCAT score (>492) and other minimum admissions requirements as set forth by Ross University.
  • FDU students admitted to Ross get their first roundtrip to the island and first semester tuition free.

Qualifying for enrollment at St. George’s University, Grenada

Students must meet the following criteria to qualify for admission to the medicine phase of the program:

  • Completion of all FDU curriculum requirements, including the general education requirements and the degree program requirements for the major and all prerequisite courses required for admission at St. George’s University School of Medicine. Students must obtain a GPA of 3.00 or higher in prerequisite courses with no C-, D, or F in any of the courses;
  • An overall GPA of 3.4 or higher;
  • Other requirements include an MCAT score within 5 points of the average admitted student (usually >495) and other minimum admissions requirements as set forth by St. George’s University School of Medicine.
  • FDU students get their first roundtrip to the island and first semester tuition free.