If exceptional ability and academic achievement are on your list of high school accomplishments, you can make the most of your Drexel degree with our Fast-Track Options. These include the University University Honors Program, and opportunities for accelerated studies, dual degrees, a combined bachelor's/master's programs and an MEM University Honors Program. If you are planning to continue your studies in medical school, law school, or another professional or graduate program, Drexel can offer special counseling to ensure that you gain the right preparation as an undergraduate.

University Honors Program

If you've shown exceptional achievement in high school, your acceptance at Drexel can also bring an invitation to be part of the University's University Honors Program. As a Drexel honors student, you'll have extra opportunities to enrich your learning. Those students who maintain a high level of achievement can graduate with "University Honors."

Minors Program

Your choice of a major gives a focus to your studies--but at Drexel that choice doesn't limit your options. You can also choose from among almost 40 minors. Minors can complement your major, give you extra preparation for a career, or simply provide the chance to explore a topic that interests you. Think of Drexel's minors as ways to customize your degree. Check out the MEM minor.

Double Major Program

With careful planning, you can complete two undergraduate degrees keeping in mind that the double major option works best in closely related areas. For detailed information please contact Undergraduate Advisor Kathie Murphy.

Four-year Program

Students may choose to participate in the 4-year program by reducing their co-op requirements. Please contact Undergraduate Advisor Kathie Murphy for details.

Preparation for Professional or Graduate Studies

If you've decided to pursue a professional program (such as law, dentistry, medicine, or veterinary medicine) or graduate studies after you complete your bachelor's, you can take advantage of special support programs. Counseling will ensure that you complete the right mix of studies. And, through co-op, you can take advantage of opportunities to sample professional fields or gain research experience. Co-op is a valuable "plus" to include on a graduate school application!

BS/MS Dual Degree Program

What is the Bachelor's/Master's (BS/MS) Dual Degree program?

It is an accelerated program providing the academically qualified student an opportunity to earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in program areas of his/her choice in five years, the time normally required to finish a bachelor's degree alone. Because both degrees are completed in the time usually required for just the bachelor's degree, you can get both degrees for the cost of the undergraduate program alone.

What are the real world advantages of completing the BS/MS program?

The program combines the practical work experience of Drexel undergraduate cooperative education with the graduate credentials of an advanced degree. Students may earn both degrees in the same major, or may complete their master's degree in a different field. With both an undergraduate and graduate degree and practical work experience, BS/MS graduates enter the work force with specialized knowledge and training. A definite plus which can give the Drexel BS/MS student a wide range of career opportunities.

How can I complete two degrees and co-op in five years?

This is a demanding program. But several benefits are built into the BS/MS dual degree program which make it possible to do in the time allotted. For instance, fewer undergraduate credits are required for the degree. Also, co-op experiences may be adjusted (two co-op periods instead of three) giving the BS/MS student two additional quarters to take courses. If needed, students may also take evening courses while on co-op.

How does the tuition work?

Students in the BS/MS program complete all work, both undergraduate and graduate, in the same amount of time as if they were completing the bachelor's degree alone. Billing is at the full-time undergraduate tuition rate for the duration of the BS/MS program. If BS/MS students opt for two extra quarters of course work instead of one co-op period, they are charged for the extra quarters in school and for any evening or over-load courses which may be taken.

All Drexel and federal financial aid continues for the duration of the program as long as the student continues in the BS/MS program, takes a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses throughout, and completes both programs in no more' than five years with both degrees completed at the same time (both diplomas awarded at once).

Who is eligible to apply for the program?

Exceptional students with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and who are enrolled as five-year co-op students are eligible for the program. Students formally apply for the program after they have completed 90 credits and before completion of 120 credits, but are strongly encouraged to begin planning for it as early as their freshman year.

What is the application process?

Interested students must make formal application for the program to their dean. The application is accompanied by a Plan of Study, prepared in consultation with an undergraduate and graduate advisor and approved by-the department head and dean. Approval of entry into the program is granted by the undergraduate and graduate department heads and the academic dean.

What are the requirements?

Students enrolled in the BS/MS program must complete undergraduate quarter credit requirements for the bachelor's degree and at least 45 graduate quarter credits for the master's degree. All graduate department requirements must be satisfied in full, including a thesis, if required by the program. Master's thesis requirements may be completed in the summer term of the final year with prior approval. BS/MS students work closely with the program advisor to make sure that they are following their plan of study and progressing appropriately.

Who will be my advisor?

It is very important that students in the BS/MS dual degree program work closely with a faculty member to make sure that they are following their plan of study and progressing appropriately. Drexel ensures that each student has an undergraduate and graduate advisor for each program.

For MEM undergraduate students, the following are the possible graduate programs for the Master's degree in the BS/MS dual degree program:

Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering Management
Material Engineering
Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
Biomedical Engineering

For more information, please visit the BS/MS page.