Accelerated BS/MS Programs

• Student must be in an eligible undergraduate degree and select an eligible master's degree as indicated here: Accelerated Masters Degrees

• Must have at least 75 credit hours completed toward their undergraduate degree

• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA

• Must have at least 2 full semesters or 30 credit hours left towards their undergraduate degree

• Must have identified a faculty advisor willing to host research (MS Biology - Coursework & Capstone and MS Computational Life Sciences applicants exempt from this requirement)

Phase 2

Students approved in Phase 1 of the accelerated BS/MS application process will receive confirmation from the SOLS Graduate Office with details about next steps. They will then be required to complete an ASU Graduate Admissions Application for the master's degree they were approved to complete in an accelerated capacity during Phase 1. They must apply for the start of their plus one year, selecting the admit term that follows their expected bachelor's graduation. This must be submitted by the end of their first shared semester to allow sufficient time for review.

The following components are required in the online application:

• Personal statement of interest

• Résumé

• Transcripts for all universities and colleges outside ASU

• Three letters of recommendation, including one letter of recommendation from the faculty member who will advise you for your master's thesis (if applicable) (none required for Computational Life Sciences MS)

• Academic record form

• Writing sample (biology and society concentration only)

• Note: A GRE is not required

After the Phase 2 application is submitted, the application will be reviewed and an official decision made prior to registration for your MS year begins.

The Phase 2 application is due prior to beginning your last semester of undergrad. For example, if you are graduating with your undergraduate degree in Spring 2026, the Phase 2 application is due December 1st, 2025. 

Please note we recommend not completing the Phase 2 application until your second to last semester or within a month or two of the deadlines.

Below are the Phase 2 application (MS application) deadlines:

Fall semester undergraduate graduation - July 15

Spring semester undergraduate graduation - December 15

Summer semester undergraduate graduation - April 15

Accelerated BS/MS students are required to complete the same requirements as a traditionally admitted MS student. They should refer to the SOLS Handbook to ensure they understand the 30 credits required within their chosen and approved accelerated MS degree. The difference, however, is they may begin to complete up to 12 credit hours of the 30 credits required in their senior undergraduate year. These 12 credit hours are chosen in consultation with their undergraduate and graduate advisors.