Physician-Scientist Program (seven-year B.S./M.D.)
This research-focused accelerated medical program allows students to earn a B.S. and an M.D. in seven years. Students spend three years at Rensselaer (in our School of Science) followed by four years at Albany Medical College, with no MCAT requirement. Due to the nature of the program, students enrolled in the accelerated medical program are not able to dual or double major.
Accelerated Master's Program
Undergraduates are also eligible for our Accelerated Master's Program, formerly known as the Co-Terminal, 5-year degree program. With this program, students may stay on for a fifth year and earn a master’s degree with up to 50% off their tuition, depending on their academic performance.
Accelerated Engineering and Business Administration, B.S. + MBA
Designed to open doors to management roles and careers, this program enables you to complete both degrees in less time and less cost than it would take to complete them separately. Earn your undergraduate degree in engineering and an MBA in five years or less.
Accelerated Science and Business Administration, B.S. + MBA
Designed to open doors to management roles and careers, the Accelerated Science + MBA program enables you to complete both degrees in less time and less cost than it would take to complete them separately. Earn your undergraduate degree in science along with an MBA in five years or less!
MANE Department B.S./Ph.D. Program
The Mechanical, Aeronautical, and Nuclear Engineering Department offers a B.S./Ph.D. program for Rensselaer undergraduate students with a passion for research. In this unique program, students are able to conduct research during their undergraduate studies, begin their Ph.D. immediately after receiving their B.S. degree, and get paid to do so.
How to Apply: All sophomores and juniors with a 3.5 GPA or higher will receive an invitation to apply. Students may also be recommended by faculty.
School of Science B.S./Ph.D. Program (seven-year)
The B.S./Ph.D. program through our School of Science gives exceptional students the unique opportunity to earn both their B.S. and graduate degree in just seven years.
How to Apply: Students in the School of Science who have a 3.5 GPA or higher after their freshman year are invited to apply to the program.
Accelerated Degree Programs (ACCEL and ACCEL+)
The ACCEL Program gives highly motivated students the opportunity to obtain a B.S. in three years, and the ACCEL+ Program allows students to obtain a B.S & MBA or M.S. degree in four years, all while still participating in all aspects of the Rensselaer undergraduate experience.
- ACCEL is an accelerated plan of study for students who wish to graduate after three years.
- ACCEL+ allows students to complete B.S. and M.S. degrees within four years, graduating first with a B.S. degree; this is known as a co-terminal degree.
