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Aug 24, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
ABM Accelerated Bachelors to Masters: Biology BS (Pre-Med); MS in Biology with and Applied Biomedical and Genomic Science concentration
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Student Requirements
The Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s (ABM) pathway allows an approved undergraduate student at NC A&T an opportunity to complete both the BS and MS degrees at an accelerated pace (approximately 5 years). In the ABM pathway, and approved student, beginning in their junior year, can take up to twelve (12) credit hours (4 courses) of approved graduate coursework that may also be used to satisfy requirements for his/her undergraduate degree.
Student Eligibility Requirements
- Students entering into the ABM pathway should have between 75-90 credits completed towards their undergraduate degree, including credit hours earned from advanced placement (AP).
- A transfer student must have completed a minimum of two semesters (24 credit hours) as a full-time A&T student in addition to the 75 to 90 earned hours as stated above.
- Students must have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a major GPA of 3.00.
Application to the ABM Pathway
A prospective student who meets the eligibility requirements for the ABM pathway must set up a meeting with his/her undergraduate advisor and the graduate program coordinator to develop a Plan of Study for her/his bachelor's and master's degree programs. Before acceptance into an ABM pathway can be finalized, a student must submit:
- The standard application for admission to the Graduate College;
- A Plan of Study for the graduate degree that also indicates the graduation date for the master's degree. The Plan of Study must indicate the following: (i) a maximum of 12 graduate credit hours that will also count towards the undergraduate degree, (ii) a maximum of six (6) additional graduate credit hours that may be taken as an undergraduate student that will not be counted towards the bachelor's degree, (iii) courses that will be taken after matriculating into the graduate program, and (iv) the graduation date for the master's degree that meets the time limit for the ABM pathway (i.e. obtaining a thesis or non-thesis master's degree in the same field within 18 months of completing the bachelor's degree).
- Any changes to the ABM Plan of Study must be submitted in writing and approved by the chairperson and graduate program coordinator and by the dean of the Graduate College.
Requirements for Participation and Graduation
- Students must complete the bachelor's degree prior to entering the master's program. Students in the ABM may not elect to by-pass the bachelor's degree.
- Students must receive a grade of B (3.00/4.00) or better in each of the double- counted graduate level (600 level) courses.
- Students must complete the master's degree within 18 months from the completion of the bachelor's degree for a non-thesis master's degree. requirements with a GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, follow the plan of study, and meet other departmental requirements to continue to be eligible to participate in the pathway.
Continuing Eligibility
- It is the responsibility of the student to recognize his/her eligibility status.
- If a student completes the bachelor's degree requirements with an accumulated GPA of less than 3.25/4.0, he/she automatically loses the privilege of continuing in the ABM.
- Failure to complete the degree with course/project option in 12 months or thesis option in 18 months voids the application of the double counted class hours to the Master’s degree.
Withdrawal from ABM Pathway
A student may, at any time, withdraw from the ABM pathway by informing her/his undergraduate advisor and graduate program coordinator in writing. A copy of this request to withdraw must be sent to the Graduate College for approval. A student who either withdraws or loses eligibility to continue in the pathway will not be able to use any graduate courses towards the bachelor’s degree. However, a maximum of six credit hours of graduate courses may be used towards another master’s degree with the approval of the graduate program coordinator, department chair, and the dean of the Graduate College
Pathway List of Allowable Courses
These are the 4 undergraduate courses that will count towards their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
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Undergraduate Course
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Equivalent Graduate Course
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BIOL Undergraduate Elective
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BIOL Graduate Elective
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BIOL Undergraduate Elective
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BIOL Graduate Elective
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Free Undergraduate Elective
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BIOL/ANSC/CDSE Graduate Elective
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Free Undergraduate Elective
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BIOL/ANSC/CDSE Graduate Elective
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Student Requirements
The Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s (ABM) pathway allows an approved undergraduate student at NC A&T an opportunity to complete both the BS and MS degrees at an accelerated pace (approximately 5 years). In the ABM pathway, and approved student, beginning in their junior year, can take up to twelve (12) credit hours (4 courses) of approved graduate coursework that may also be used to satisfy requirements for his/her undergraduate degree. Student Eligibility
1. Students must have completed between 75 and 90 credit hours in their undergraduate programs, including credits earned from advanced placement. 2. Transfer students must have completed a minimum of two semesters as a full-time student at NC A&T, a minimum of 24 credit hours, in addition to the 75 to 90 hours as previously stated. 3. Students must have a minimum accumulated grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 at NC A&T at the time of admission into the ABM degree pathway. Application to the ABM Pathway
Prospective students that meet the eligibility requirements for the ABM pathway must meet with advisor and the graduate program coordinator to develop a Plan of Study for her/his bachelor’s programs. For ABM pathway acceptance students must submit: 1. The standard application for admission to the Graduate College. 2. A Plan of Study must be completed and contain the following information: (i) a maximum of 12 graduate credit hours that will also count towards the undergraduate degree, (ii) the graduation date for the master’s degree that meets the time limit for the ABM pathway (i.e. obtaining a master’s degree within 18 months of completing the bachelor’s degree). 3. Any changes to the ABM Plan of Study must be submitted in writing and approved by the chairperson and graduate program coordinator and by the dean of the Graduate College. Requirements for Participation and Graduation
1. Students must complete the bachelor’s degree before entering the master’s program. Students in the ABM pathway may not elect to by-pass the bachelor’s degree. 2. Students must receive a grade of B (3.00/4.00) or better in each of the double-counted graduate level (600+ level) courses. 3. Students must complete the master’s degree within 18 months from the completion of the bachelor’s degree for a non-thesis master’s degree. requirements with a GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, follow the plan of study, and meet other departmental requirements to continue to be eligible to participate in the pathway.
. Continuing Eligibility
1. It is the responsibility of the student to recognize his/her eligibility status. 2. If a student completes the bachelor’s degree requirements with an accumulated GPA of less than 3.0/4.0, he/she/they automatically loses the privilege of continuing in the ABM pathway. 3. Failure to complete the degree with course/project option in 12 months or thesis option in 18 months voids the application of the double counted class hours to the Master’s degree. Withdrawal from the ABM Program
A student may, at any time, withdraw from the ABM pathway by informing her/his undergraduate advisor and graduate program coordinator in writing. A copy of this request to withdraw must be sent to the Graduate College for approval. A student who either withdraws or loses eligibility to continue in the pathway will not be able to use any graduate courses towards the bachelor’s degree. However, a maximum of six credit hours of graduate courses may be used towards another master’s degree with the approval of the graduate program coordinator, department chair, and the dean of the Graduate College. Total Credit Hours: 120
1Students not eligible to enroll in MATH 110 or CHEM 106 must complete prerequisite(s). Prerequisites will count as free electives.
2Biology Research Elective is one of the following courses or combinations: BIOL 100 (3cr) or BIOL 221 (4cr) or BIOL 276 (2 cr) and BIOL 277 (2 cr)
3See the list of approved general education courses which may be taken as Knowledge of African-American History and Culture, Global Awareness, and Humanites/Fine Arts. Students could consider taking these electives during a summer session to lighten the course load during the semester.
4Students should plan to studey for the appropriate pre-professional exam during the Junior Year, second semester (equivalent time commitment to a 3 cr course) e.g. MCAT, DAT, PCAT, GRE, etc.
5Graduate elective at the 600 level; These courses satisfy the requirements for both the undergraduate and graduate degrees. Refer to the graduate catalog for additional information on these courses.
6Any course taught by the university.
Curriculum Guide: Graduate School
First Semester
- BIOL 645 - Sci Communication & Bioethics or BIOL 785 - Writing for the Biological Sciences 3 credit(s)
- BIOL 640 - Intro Bioinformat & Genomi Rsc or Biol 749 - Recent Advances in Cell Biology 3 credit(s)
- BIOL/ANSC/CDSE Elective 3 credit(s)
Refer to the graduate catalog for descriptions of the above courses.
Second Semester
- CHEM 651 - General Biochemistry or BIOL 643 - Chemistry Biological Systems 3 credit(s)
- BIOL/ANSC/CDSE Graduate Elective 3 credit(s)
- BIOL/ANSC/CDSE Graduate Elective 3 credit(s)
Refer to the graduate catalog for descriptions of the above courses.
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