Choosing a Major at a UC School

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Learn how to choose a major at a UC school! Discover strategies for exploring interests, campus resources, career alignment, and flexible study options.

Should I Apply To BSMD Programs?

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They go by many names. 8-year programs, direct med school, guaranteed medical school, etc. BS/MD programs allow high-achieving high school students committed to a career in medicine to lock down their track towards becoming a doctor. While few in number, many applicants latch onto these programs as an opportunity to streamline their way into medical school.