Baylor²Baylor Medical Program

Overview

Baylor2Baylor Medical Program will be held in-person on January 24, 2025 and February 7, 2025. If invited, you must register for one of the following specific in-person event you are selected to attend. See dates below:

• Baylor2Baylor Medical Program will be held in-person on January 24, 2025.
• Baylor2Baylor Medical Program will be held in-person on February 7, 2025.

The Baylor2Baylor Medical Program is a combined 8-year baccalaureate/MD program for selected high-achieving undergraduate students. Baylor University and Baylor College of Medicine grant six outstanding high school students provisional acceptance to Baylor College of Medicine upon matriculation to Baylor University.

Scholarship Value

Two of the six students selected will receive a scholarship valued at $40,000 ($10,000 distributed during their 4-year undergraduate career).

The other four will receive a scholarship valued at $12,000 ($3,000 distributed during their 4-year undergraduate career).

Upon entering Baylor College of Medicine, two of the students will be eligible to earn another scholarship valued again at $40,000 ($10,000 distributed during their 4-year professional school career).

Requirements for Consideration

• The Baylor2Baylor Medical Program is designed for high-achieving high school seniors who rank in the top 5% of their high school graduating class or possess a minimum 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Typically have a 1430 or above on the SAT or a 32 or above on the ACT
• Are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Complete Baylor Application by November 1.
• Complete Scholarship Program Application by the application deadline November 11.
• Keep in mind, you can make changes to your application up until you click Submit. After submission, changes cannot be made.
• Following the initial Baylor2Baylor Medical program and the essay submission, a small group of students will be selected to interview with the Baylor College of Medicine.

Requirements During Undergraduate Program

While at Baylor, students selected for the Baylor2Baylor Medical Program must maintain an overall and science GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. They are also required to participate in all traditional pre-med coursework at Baylor. Additionally, these selected students will be required to take the MCAT and earn a minimum score of a 508 with no section less than 125 in order to matriculate to Baylor College of Medicine upon graduation from Baylor University.

Steps to Apply

• Submit a completed Baylor Application by November 1. Though a completed admission file is not due until November 1, we encourage you to submit your materials early to enhance your Scholarship Program application.
  • After you've submitted your application to Baylor, you'll gain access to your personal goBAYLOR portal as well as to the 2024-2025 Scholarship Program application.
    • If you apply with Common App or ApplyTexas, be aware that you will get a separate email 24-48 hours after you submit your application to create your goBAYLOR account. 
    • If invited, you must register for one of the following specific in-person event you are selected to attend. See dates below:
      • Baylor2Baylor Medical Program will be held in-person on January 24, 2025.
      • Baylor2Baylor Medical Program will be held in-person on February 7, 2025.
    • The 2024 Scholarship Program Application will be in your goBAYLOR portal under the "Events" tab. 
    • Note: If you opt into providing your test scores on your Baylor admissions application, your test scores will be considered as part of your Scholarship Programs Application. If you opt out of providing your test scores on your Baylor admission application, your test scores will not be considered as part of your Scholarship Programs Application.
• Complete Scholarship Program Application by 11:59 p.m. CST on November 11, indicating an interest in Baylor²Baylor Medical Program. Note: The Baylor²Baylor Medical Program application will involve answering the following essay prompts in 500 words or less:
  • Why are you interested in attending Baylor University and Medical School?
• Keep in mind: You can make changes to your application up until you click Submit. After submission, changes cannot be made.

If Accepted into the Baylor2Baylor Medical Program

• If accepted into the program, you must register for one of the two offered Baylor2Baylor Medical Program dates as a formal notification that you intend to fully participate. 
• Check your goBAYLOR account for a checklist of program requirements to complete.
• Award notifications will be sent no later than March 1, 2025.

Important Dates