Accelerated 6-Year Bachelor of Science (Biology) to Juris Doctor Program

Description

樱桃视频 offers an accelerated 3+3 Pre-Law Scholars Program, which enables highly-qualified students to earn a baccalaureate degree and a Juris Doctor in only six years, rather than in the traditional seven years. High school students of high character with exceptional academic performance are encouraged to apply.

Students spend the first three years at the McNichols Campus earning credit toward their bachelor of arts or sciences degree. Students must meet all of the requirements of their major (excluding electives) and the University Core Curriculum. The last three years are at the School of Law completing the Juris Doctor requirements. Upon successful completion of the first-year law school curriculum, those credits transfer back to the undergraduate major for the undergraduate degree to be awarded.

Pre-Law Scholars are invited to participate in special events at the law school. Examples include lecture series like the Dewitt C. Holbrook Lecture on Social Justice and the McElroy Lecture on Law and Religion; receptions like Meet the Judges and Erin Go Law; and the Lunch with a Lawyer series.

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    Program Learning Outcomes

    Please review the catalog page for the Program Learning Outcomes for BS Biology and the 樱桃视频 School of Law website for the Institutional Learning Outcomes for the Juris Doctor.
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    Admission Into the Program

    New students enrolling in this program must meet the following admission requirements:

    • Seniors in high school
    • 3.5 GPA
    • 1280 SAT or 27 ACT
    Candidates who meet the above requirements will be invited to continue to phase II of the admission process. This second phase of the admission process will include completing an admission interview or essay and submitting an additional letter of recommendation.
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    Bachelor Program Requirements - Bachelor of Science with a Major in Biology (120 credits)

    To obtain a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biology, students must earn a minimum of 39 credit hours in applicable course work in biology. The following are the minimal specific course requirements:

     General Biology Sequence (10 credits)

    A grade of "C" or better for each course in this sequence is a prerequisite for all other biology courses in the department for Biology majors.

    • BIO 1200 General Biology I (3 credits)
    • BIO 1210 General Biology Laboratory I (2 credits)
    • BIO 1220 General Biology II (3 credits)
    • BIO 1230 General Biology Laboratory II (2 credits)

    Core Biological Competencies (15 credits)

    • BIO 2600 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (3 credits)
    • BIO 2700 Genetics (3 credits)
    • BIO 2900 Biostatistics (3 credits) (meets Core B2)
    • One of the following:
    • BIO 4990 Biology and Social Issues (3 credits) (meets Core IT1)

    Additional Requirements for all Biology Majors (14+ credits)

    • Three additional BIO Labs (beyond BIO 1210, BIO 1230, BIO 2310, BIO 2330, and BIO 2420) (6 credits)
    • Biology Electives (additional courses from BIO 2600-4999) to reach minimum of 39 BIO credits (8+ credits) which include: 
      • Any of the above-listed courses in which the student has a special interest, or that are recommended by professional schools.
      • Examples of additional biology electives: Microbiology, Physiology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Histology, Developmental Biology, Cancer Biology, Immunology, Animal Behavior, Human Anatomy, Human Genetics, Principles of Neurophysiology, Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology.  With special permission, juniors and seniors may elect directed studies courses.

    Required Science and Mathematics Courses

    • MTH 1400 Elementary Functions (3 credits) or MTH 1410 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (4 credits) (meets Core B1)
    • CHM 1070 General Chemistry I (3 credits)
    • CHM 1080 General Chemistry I (3 credits)
    • CHM 1100 Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
    • CHM 1120 Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
    • CHM 2250 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
    • CHM 2260 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
    • CHM 2270 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
    • CHM 2290 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
    • PHY 1300 General Physics I (3 credits)
    • PHY 1310 General Physics Lab I (1 credit)
    • PHY 1320 General Physics II (3 credits)
    • PHY 1330 General Physics Lab II (1 credit)
    • ETH 3580 Healthcare Ethics (3 credits)

    Note that chemistry courses (including labs) require a "C" or better to move on to the next course in the sequence.

    Additional Requirements

    • POL 2010 Introduction to Law and the Judiciary (3 credits)
    • POL 2020 Criminal Law and Procedure (3 credits)
    • POL 3420 American Constitution and Public Law (3 credits)

    Core Curriculum

    In addition to the courses required for this program listed above, the student must also fulfill the requirements of the University Core Curriculum for this program. Some of these courses may be satisfied by courses in your program. 

    Please review your Degree Evaluation or consult your academic advisor for more information.

    Law School Courses to complete the BS Biology degree

    The undergraduate degree program will accept a transfer of up to 30 law school credits in which the student earned a grade of 2.2 or better toward the completion of the undergraduate degree.

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    Law School Admission Requirements

    Students who have enrolled in the 6-Year Law Scholars Program must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduates at 樱桃视频 each fall and winter term.

    All necessary undergraduate coursework must be completed at the McNichols Campus within the three calendar years immediately prior to beginning the law school phase of the program at 樱桃视频 Law. Students must fulfill the requirements of the University Core Curriculum, as well as the required courses in their chosen major.

    Apply to the law school during your junior year
    Students will be eligible to apply for the law school phase of the program in their third year of undergraduate studies. The following requirements must be met:

    • The undergraduate school/college must certify that the student has or will have completed and passed all of the University and major requirements necessary for the conferral of their undergraduate degree (other than elective credits) by the end of the junior year.
    • Overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.5 at the end of the junior year.
    • Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) no later than December of the junior year and obtain a score of at least 154.
    • Complete the 樱桃视频 Law admission application with all required components by February 1 of the junior year.
    • Remain in good academic and disciplinary standing.
    • Meet the character and fitness requirements for admission to 樱桃视频 Law.
    • Interview with the 樱桃视频 Law Admission Committee.

    Participating in the 6-Year Law Scholars Program does not guarantee entrance to law school. If 樱桃视频 Law does not grant admission, then the student remains in the undergraduate program to complete the bachelor’s degree. The student may then apply to law school through the regular law school admission process. The student will need to consult with his/her academic advisor for the best course of action.

    In accordance with University policy on similar joint programs, the financial aid and/or scholarships are awarded separately for the undergraduate and graduate/professional portions of the programs. Students admitted to the School of Law are considered graduate/professional students for financial aid purposes and will be considered for scholarship consideration at the time of admission to 樱桃视频 School of Law.

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    Optional Concentration - Biology Research

    Please review the catalog page for BS Biology for the concentration in Biology Research.

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    Optional Concentration - Applied Genetics

    Please review the catalog page for  for the concentration in Applied Genetics.
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    Optional Concentration - Neuroscience

    Please review the catalog page for  for the concentration in Neuroscience.
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    Degree Requirements - Juris Doctor

    Please see the catalog page for the JD program for the degree requirements. Students complete 90 credit hours for the JD program.

Program Contact Information

Program Coordinator: Elizabeth Roberts-Kirchhoff, Ph.D.
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Telephone: 313-993-1021
Email: robkires@udmercy.edu

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