You are invited to this program based on the strength of your application for admission, your academic performance in high school and your interest in a degree program in the College of Science and Health.

While many undergraduate institutions have agreements with universities to provide access to advanced-degree programs, DePaul’s Pathways Honors Program goes beyond a simple articulation agreement. Our Pathways Honors Program, as part of our alliance with Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, is specifically designed to prepare students for the rigors of graduate health professions programs. The Pathways Honors Program will give DePaul students a competitive edge when it comes to pursuing post-graduate opportunities at Rosalind Franklin, or any other university, by providing access to graduate-level advising, career advice, and exposure to Rosalind Franklin facilities.

Many medical schools operate as independent entities. Not all universities with affiliated medical schools provide an advantage to applicants with an undergraduate degree from the host institution. As a result, DePaul graduates could be viewed as being on a level playing field as graduates from other institutions with affiliated medical schools. The benefit of our alliance with Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is that students who are interested in healthcare professions are given early exposure to faculty, staff and students from various areas of health care. Earlier exposure allows for exploration of options and provides a competitive edge when applying to graduate and professional education. This is a benefit not often available to undergraduate students at other institutions.

The following programs at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science are currently available:

• Pathologists' Assistant (MS)
• Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Physical therapy (DPT)
• Physician Assistant Practice (MS)
• Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

Under the Accelerated 3+ option, you will complete your first three years at DePaul and transition to Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science for your first year of professional school during what would normally be considered your senior year at DePaul. After your first year at Rosalind Franklin, you will transfer back your coursework to DePaul to earn your baccalaureate degree. You will continue to complete your professional program.

Under the Traditional option, you complete your DePaul coursework within four years, earn your baccalaureate degree at DePaul, and transition to Rosalind Franklin for your professional program.

No, you must be a declared major in any program listed under each Accelerated 3+ option. Under the Traditional option, you may pursue any major in the College of Science and Health.

No, your DePaul financial aid only applies to your DePaul coursework. The Accelerated 3+ options give you the opportunity to save time and tuition by forgoing a fourth year of coursework at DePaul. Once you become a students at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science you will pay their tuition and apply for financial aid through them.

Please contact Admission@depaul.edu or call (312) 362-8704 if you have additional questions.