Articulation Programs

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Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree Programs

Montclair State University and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine offer a combined program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree at Montclair State and the Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) degree at Rutgers. Its purpose is to permit highly qualified students to complete the required courses for baccalaureate and dental degrees in a seven-year sequence.

This program requires three years of full-time study at Montclair State in an approved accelerated major program, followed by four years of full-time study at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Qualified students who are in their fourth term (semesters) at MSU may apply for admission to the undergraduate phase of the Program. Applications should include the submission of a completed application to the Program director at MSU, a personal statement, official college transcript, and at least three letters of recommendation from science professors. After preliminary evaluation, selected applicants will be invited for interviews. Two separate interviews of the applicant will be conducted, one at MSU and one at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. Following the interviews, the applicants will be notified of admission decisions in writing.

For admission into the Dental Phase of the Program, students must have completed two terms of College English (6 credits), General Biology I and II with laboratory (8 credits), Physics I and II with laboratory (8 credits), General Chemistry I and II with laboratory (8 credits), and Organic Chemistry I and II with laboratory (8 credits) with no withdrawals or incomplete grades and a cumulative science grade point average of 3.50 or better. All prerequisites must be completed at MSU in three years. In addition, candidates must have completed their college general education requirements and major electives required by MSU. Minimum DAT scores must be achieved, but are not necessarily sufficient to guarantee admission: Academic Average, 20 and Total Science, 20. Acceptance to the Dental Phase of the Program will be contingent upon recommendation by the Executive Committee, satisfactory completion of the Dental Aptitude Test (DAT), and a favorable decision by Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. After three years at MSU, students who have been admitted to Rutgers School of Dental Medicine will enroll in the first year dental school courses, which may be applied towards elective credits for the undergraduate degree at MSU.

The undergraduate degree from Montclair State for those in the Program will be bestowed on each student after successful completion of the first year of the Dental Program. Upon completion of the Program, the students receive a D.M.D. degree from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.

Additional information about this program may be obtained from the chairperson of the Department of Biology and Molecular Biology at 973-655-4397.

Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Medicine Degree Programs

Montclair State and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School (UMDNJ-NJMS) offer a combined program leading to the Bachelor of Science degree at Montclair State and the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree at UMDNJ. Its purpose is to permit highly qualified high school students to complete the required courses for baccalaureate and medical degrees in a seven-year sequence.

The Seven-Year Program requires three years of full-time study at Montclair State in an approved accelerated major program, followed by four years of full-time study in the Medical Education Program at UMDNJ-NJMS. Qualified high school seniors whose SAT combined verbal and mathematical scores are 1400 or higher in one test sitting may apply. Deadline for application is December 1. Admission is limited to citizens or permanent residents of the United States who have satisfied secondary school requirements in English, mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics. Of importance in evaluating an applicant's credentials are his/her high school grade point average, rank-in-class (first 10%), and letters of recommendation from high school teachers. College Board SAT verbal and mathematical scores of at least 1400 from a single test administration must also be submitted.

All students accepted into the Seven-Year Program must enroll in the Honors Program at Montclair State. Each selected student is assured of a place in the medical school once he or she has successfully completed the requirements of the program at Montclair State.
The undergraduate degree from Montclair State for those in the Seven-Year Program will be bestowed on each student after successful completion of the first year of the medical program.

This program is available for qualified students who plan to major in one of the following at Montclair State: Biology, Molecular Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Psychology or Anthropology. The program of study includes a minimum of one year of Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Physics. A minimum grade of B in each of the required science courses is required. Further, all Montclair State curriculum requirements for graduation, including the completion of requirements for an honors degree and degree program requirements for the respective majors, must be completed with a cumulative grade point average of 3.40 or better in order to continue in the combined program.

Additional information about this program may be obtained from the chairperson of the Department of Biology and Molecular Biology at 973-655-4397.

Bachelor of Science/Master of Nursing (Clinical Nurse Supervision) Degree Program

A five-year combined B.S./MSN program, offered with Seton Hall University, is composed of three years of undergraduate study at Montclair State and two years of study in the professional phase of the Master of Nursing degree program.

During the three years at Montclair State, the student must successfully complete Gen Ed 2002 requirements and a specific science curriculum. After the completion of the first (graduate) year at Seton Hall, the student receives the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Montclair State University.

Qualified biology/molecular biology majors who are currently enrolled at Montclair State may apply. Acceptance into the Nursing program is determined by Seton Hall. All applicants are selected on the basis of the following minimum criteria: completion of the required coursework, minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and 3.2 in the major, a completed application, and interviews with both MSU and Seton Hall.

For more information, call 973-655-4397.

Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Pharmacy Degree Program

A seven-year combined Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Pharmacy (B.S./Pharm. D.) degree program is offered with the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University (New Brunswick). MSU Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry majors, after completing three years of prescribed courses at MSU, can progress to the Professional Phase of the Doctor of Pharmacy Program at Rutgers. After completion of the first professional year at Rutgers, a B.S. degree is awarded by MSU. After completion of the seventh year (three years at MSU and four years at Rutgers, the Doctor of Pharmacy is awarded by Rutgers University. Entrance to the program is by competitive application, and successful progress requires a minimum grade point average (GPA) in prescribed courses. For additional information, call 973-655-4397.

Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Program

A six-year combined B.S./DPT program, offered with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey is composed of three years of undergraduate study at Montclair State and three years of study in the professional phase of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at UMDNJ. During the three years at Montclair State, the student must successfully complete the Gen Ed 2002 requirements and a specific science curriculum. After the completion of the first (graduate) year at UMDNJ, the student receives the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Montclair State University.
Qualified biology/molecular biology majors who are currently enrolled at Montclair State may apply. Acceptance into the Physical Therapy program is determined by UMDNJ. All applicants are selected on the basis of the following minimum criteria: Graduate Record Exam; minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and in the major; two volunteer or work experiences in two different physical therapy settings; three letters of recommendation; evidence of community service; essay; and an interview (to be conducted by an Admission Committee at UMDNJ).

Applicants are expected to have basic computer literacy, including file management, use of word processing and spreadsheet programs, use of e-mail and the Internet.

Application deadline: December 1 of junior year. For more information, call 973-655-4397.

Bachelor of Science/Master of Physician Assistant Degree Program

A six-year combined B.S./M.P.A. program, offered with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey is composed of three years of undergraduate study at Montclair State and three years of study in the professional phase of the Master of Physician Assistant Program at UMDNJ. During the three years at Montclair State, the student must successfully complete Gen Ed 2002 requirements and a specific science curriculum. After the completion of the first (graduate) year at UMDNJ, the student receives the Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Montclair State University.

Qualified biology/molecular biology majors who are currently enrolled at Montclair State may apply. Acceptance into the Physician Assistant program is determined by UMDNJ. All applicants are selected on the basis of the following minimum criteria: direct patient care experience; volunteer experiences with a Physician Assistant; minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and in the major; an interview (to be conducted by an Admissions Committee at UMDNJ).

Applicants are expected to have basic computer literacy, including file management, use of work processing and spreadsheet programs, use of e-mail and the internet.

Application deadline: June 1 of sophomore year. For more information, call 973-655-4397.