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Professional Scholars Program

Augusta University offers two programs which allow outstanding students the opportunity to achieve their BS-MD or BS-DMD degrees in only seven years.

All students will spend their first three years working towards a Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology through the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM). In their fourth year students will begin their first year in medical or dental school through either the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) or the Dental College of Georgia (DCG). Courses taken in the first year of those programs will be used to satisfy any remaining course requirements needed to complete the BS degree.

Students accepted into these programs will take many classes together as a cohort and participate in special opportunities for volunteering, clinical exposure, research, and more.  They will experience a very robust curriculum which exceeds the basic preparatory requirements of the MD & DMD programs, and as a result, they will be well prepared to begin and excel in their chosen program.

In each case students will spend their first three years in pursuit of the BS in Cell and Molecular Biology
through the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM). In their
fourth year students will begin their four year program in medicine or dentistry through either the
Medical College of Georgia (MCG) or the Dental College of Georgia (DCG). Courses taken in the first year
of those programs will be used to satisfy any remaining course requirements needed to complete the BS degree.

Professional Scholars Program (PSP) undergraduate application will be submitted to
Augusta University Admissions Office via CommonApp. The application opens August 1st and is required
to be submitted by the Early Action Deadline on October 31st.
Once your application is submitted and
reviewed, if you meet the minimum requirements, you will be sent to a secondary application to apply for the PSP program.

  • You can only apply to BS/MD or BS/DMD
  • You cannot switch between the two programs.
    • This is due to a certain number of seats available for each group.
  • BS/DMD does use a waitlist but BS/MD does not.
  • It is recommended that students select Cell & Molecular Biology as their intended major.
  • There is not a way to indicate Professional Scholars Program in CommonApp.
  • Due to the nature of the curriculum, all courses are to be taken during the fall and spring semesters of the academic year.
  • Students enrolled in the Professional Scholars Program do not have the option to take courses out of sequence, repeat courses, or take courses at another institution during the summer.
  • Students enrolled in the Professional Scholars Program are allowed to do only courses for a minor during the summer.
  • Those admitted to the Professional Scholars Program will room with other scholars but will still need to complete a Housing application even though you are admitted to the program.

Admissions Information

To apply to the Professional Scholars Programs, the following must be sent to the Augusta University Office of Academic Admissions.

https://www.augusta.edu/admissions/professionalscholars.php

Required Competencies (For a complete list of the competencies please click HERE)

  • All scholars will be expected to maintain a standard consistent with a future career in medicine or dentistry.
  • The expectations for these competencies have been modified to levels appropriate for the pre-professional student.
  • Students who do not comply with program requirements, academic requirements and policies of the Department of Biological Sciences, the Medical College of Georgia, the Dental College of Georgia, and Augusta University may be removed from the program.
  • All students will be reviewed each semester by the Program Oversight Committee as part of the program.

Contact Us

Admissions

 Summerville Campus

Benet House

706-737-1632

scholars@augusta.edu

Register for Scholars Session

For Program Specific Questions, contact:

Janelle R. Mangrum, CSM Program Manager

jmangrum@augusta.edu

706-729-2047

Creativity, Discovery, Engagement

Specialized Program

Admissions Information

To apply to the Professional Scholars Programs, the following must be sent to the Augusta University Office of Academic Admissions.

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BS/MD Program

All students in the BS/MD program will be evaluated to a standard of professional competencies consistent with a future career in medicine.

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BS/DMD Program

All students in the BS/DMD program will be evaluated to a standard of professional competencies consistent with a future career in dentistry. 

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Student Achievement

In spring of 2022, a student in the Professional Scholars Program becomes first Goldwater Scholar at Augusta University.

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PSP Students

 

BS/MD Option Requirements

3/4 Option

Requirements Cumulative GPA Science & Mathematics GPA Interview Volunteer Clinical Service MCAT AMCAS MCG Secondary Application
 Year One 3.5 3.5   May begin in first semester Begin preparation    
Year Two 3.6 3.6   Continue Prep Workshop
May - July
Jun. - Aug.  
Year Three 3.7 3.7 October-
December
Minimum of 100 hours completed by Oct. 1 Completed by
Sept. 1 
Completed by
Oct. 1
Completed by
Sept. 30

 

4/4 Option

Requirements Cumulative GPA Science & Mathematics GPA Interview Volunteer Clinical Service MCAT AMCAS MCG Secondary Application
Year One 3.4 3.4   May begin in second semester Begin preparation    
Year Two 3.5 3.5   Continue Prep Workshop
May - July
   
Year Three 3.6 3.6   Continue June - August    
Year Four 3.7 3.7 Sept. - Dec. 100 hours completed by Oct. 1  Completed by 2nd Sat. in Sept.  Completed by Oct. 1  Completed by Oct. 15 

 

BS/DMD Option Requirements

3/4 Option

Requirements Cumulative GPA Science & Mathematics GPA Interview Volunteer Clinical Service DAT AADSAS DCG Secondary Application Research
 Year One 3.6 3.6   May begin in the second semester Begin preparation     May begin spring semester
Year Two 3.6 3.6   Continue Prep Workshop May - July Jun. - Aug.   Must begin by fall semester 
Year Three 3.6 3.6 December 75 clinical/shadowing & 75 non-profit hours completed by Oct.1

Completed by 
Sep. 1

Completed by Aug. 31

Completed by Sept. 30

Completed by Oct. 1 

 

4/4 Option

Requirements  Cumulative GPA Science & Mathematics GPA Interview Volunteer Clinical Service DAT AADSAS DCG Secondary Application Research
Year One 3.4 3.4   May begin in the second semester Begin preparation     May begin spring semester
Year Two 3.5 3.5   Continue Begin preparation     Must begin by fall semester 
Year Three 3.5 3.5   Continue Prep Workshop
May - July
Jun. - Aug.     
Year Four 3.6 3.6 December 75 Clinical/Shadowing Hours +
75 Non-Profit Hrs
completed by Oct.1 
Completed by
Sept. 1
Completed by
Sept. 1 
Completed by
Sept. 30
Completed by
Oct. 1 

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