No degree, just pre-reqs??? is that allowed?

[prettylady]

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I've recently heard a rumor that doing just the pre-reqs for med-school and getting NO bachelors degree will still get you into med school. is this true?
i think it is a horrible idea, but if it works, i feel (kinda) ripped off...

 

[GoSpursGo]

Theoretically, some schools will look at your application if you have a certain number of credit hours and all of the pre-reqs and the MCAT. In practice, nobody ever gets in without a bachelors, so don't worry about it.

 

[Moonglow]

You do not need a degree for exceptance to several Med-schools, there's a list somewhere. But you will need ~90 hours (six semesters) and the science pre-recs.

 

[GoSpursGo]

You do not need a degree for exceptance to severall Med-shcools, there's a list somewhere. But you will need ~90 hours (six semesters) and the science pre-recs.

Again, theoretically. In reality, there are so many qualified applicants that have a bachelors that there is no reason for them to take someone without one (outside of the Caribbean, but you shouldn't go there).

 

[TexasPhysician]

Again, theoretically. In reality, there are so many qualified applicants that have a bachelors that there is no reason for them to take someone without one (outside of the Caribbean, but you shouldn't go there).

Agreed. I'm sure there are exceptions, but I've never even heard of someone yet without a bachelors.....

 

[prettylady]

You do not need a degree for exceptance to several Med-schools, there's a list somewhere. But you will need ~90 hours (six semesters) and the science pre-recs.

where would i be able to find this list?

 

[Just Joshin]

where would i be able to find this list?

I don't think any such list exists. Most schools say you can APPLY with 90 credits and the pre-reqs, but they require you to have a Bachelor's by the time you start med school. I've never seen one say that you can start med school without finishing your undergraduate degree. I'm sure one or two people may fall through the cracks, but it's next to impossible to get into any reputable school without a Bachelor's.

 

[Moonglow]

There are at least 20 med-schools that do not require a degree. I had a list somewhere, if I find it, I'll post it on this thread.

"Most medical schools require a completed Bachelor's degree, but not all schools do. Some schools only require completion of the pre-requisite courses, as listed previously, and at least 92 completed credits..."

http://www.startmedicine.com/app/coursework.asp

Also, several med-schools will take students straight from high school who will attend a combined MD and medical education program, the latter usually at an associated School for Health Professionals.

www.startmedicine.com/app/medicaleducation.asp

Example:

http://shpwelcome.uthscsa.edu/cls/cls_curriculum_bs_cls.asp

 

[Just Joshin]

A VERY important quote that you left out of your post. From the link YOU provided:

Overall, most US MD and DO medical schools require the 4-year degree, but most US Podiatry and Caribbean schools only require the 92 credits.

So yeah, if you want to go offshore, you don't need a Bachelor's degree.

Also, I fail to see where on the UT site it says you don't need a Bachelor's to attend the medical school.

 

[Moonglow]

You read the link wrong; two examples:

"A baccalaureate degree is not required but is strongly preferred by the Admissions Committee."

http://pritzker.uchicago.edu/admissions/requirements/

http://www.bcm.edu/admissions/?PMID=2323

 

[schrizto]

Not worth it, IMO. It puts you at a disadvantage against other applicants and if you don't get into medical school you don't even have a bachelor's degree to fall back on.

 

[Just Joshin]

I didn't read the link wrong. But hey if anyone is stupid enough to go through 90 credits of college then take the year off while they apply instead of completing one more year, go for it. Just leaves more spots open for the rest of us.

 

[wanderer]

If you look at the MSAR there are a few schools where "only" 98-99 % of matrics get a degree. There are also a couple of of schools that have less than this. However, all schools say outright that if you don't have a degree (or don't plan on getting one) you better have a better reason than pure laziness. Those candidates likely have a lot of other things going for them as well.

 

[TexasPhysician]

If you look at the MSAR there are a few schools where "only" 98-99 % of matrics get a degree. There are also a couple of of schools that have less than this. However, all schools say outright that if you don't have a degree (or don't plan on getting one) you better have a better reason than pure laziness. Those candidates likely have a lot of other things going for them as well.

I would never recommend an applicant attempt to be that 1%. It really is a waste of money applying that way.