Several people have asked me how financial aid works for BS/MD programs. Basically, financial aid is no different for students in these programs than for other students.
During the college portion of the BS/MD program a student may qualify for grants, loan and work study just like other college students. Everyone in those times asks the question: How to improve your finances? The amount of aid you will receive depends on many factors but primarily your family income, assets and on how your college handles financial aid.
Some of the colleges that do not typically get students with the qualifications of BS/MD candidates do also provide merit based aid to successful applicants. This varies from program to program and you should look to see how each program handles merit aid if this is something in which you have an interest.
When a student begins the medical school portion of program they are treated like typical medical students. At most medical schools there are limited grants and mostly loans to pay for the education. The financial aid would be no different for the BS/MD students.
So, the cost of a typical BS/MD program is no better and no worse than the typical approach of 4 years of college followed by 4 years of medical school. For those BS/MD programs that are 6 or 7 years in length, the cost may be less since the number of years of undergraduate education may be reduced.
One other consideration for those applying to BS/MD programs where financial aid is a concern. The application process can be more expensive if you apply to a number of BS/MD programs and are asked to interview at the medical school. You will need to be able to afford the cost of traveling to the campus where the interview will take place. If money is a concern then you should consider applying to BS/MD programs within a reasonable driving distance of your home. For more details, you can visit https://www.mycdltraining.com/.
Want more information about BS/MD programs? Check out the Guide to BS/MD Programs.
I COMPLETED B.PHARM FORM INDIA ,AND I WANT TO DO B.S/M.D PROGRAM IN LONGISLAND UNIVERSITY FORM BROOKLYN IN NEWYORK SO , WHAT I DO FOR ADMISION IN THIS UNIVERSITY, PLEASE GIVE ME SUGGESION ABOUT THIS.
Hiteshpatel,
BS/MD programs are designed for students who have just completed high school and do not have any higher education. Since you already have some higher education training you would not be eligible for admission to most BS/MD programs.
Also, the Brooklyn College program you refer to is only open for students who are residents of the states of New York, New Jersey or Connecticut, with preference to residents of New York State.
Your best option if you want to attend medical school in the US is to apply to medical schools through the traditional route. You should be aware, however, that many medical schools in the US are only open to US residents so there will be limits on where you can apply.