How would I go from RN (BSN) to MD???

Question

I'm currently enrolled in a BSN program and I want to go on to and MD program. The BSN program does not fulfill all of the requirements for admission for Med School such as a full year of chemistry including Inorganic and Organic, full year of Physics, math up to the calculus level, etc. I know I'm going to have to take the classes one way or another but will they be included in my BSN or will I have to have an additional degree? What if I take the classes and don't obtain a degree? Would they still accept the credits if not a part of a degree? Where can I find more information on all of this??? Thank you so much for any of your responces!!

Answer 1

I don't think anyone will hold yor nursing degree against you, but as you point out, it clearly didnt include the courses you need to be admitted to Medical school. So, you have to take those courses. Many students finish a college degree and then take a year to finish off any med school prereqs that they didnthave in their normal curriculum.

You can check the website of the Association of American Medical Colleges and it tells lot about med school application. You'll notice in their statistics that the average age for entering med school is 24-25. That means that a lot of the entering studens took a gap year. You could spend that year in nursing and completing your prereqs.

Good luck!

Answer 2

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