State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center requires a minimum of 125 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Downstate Medical Center does not offer classes during the summer.

Downstate Medical Center offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted			Unknown
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Downstate Medical Center may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Downstate Medical Center?

Downstate Medical Center has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Downstate Medical Center directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Downstate Medical Center

When choosing a major, Downstate Medical Center students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Downstate Medical Center.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Downstate Medical Center does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Downstate Medical Center

At Downstate Medical Center, students are not permitted to double major, and must choose just one area of study to focus on.

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Frequently Asked Questions About State University of New York Downstate Medical Center

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Does Downstate Medical Center Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Downstate Medical Center does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Downstate Medical Center Offer Online Classes?

❌ Downstate Medical Center does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Downstate Medical Center Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Downstate Medical Center offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Downstate Medical Center Have An Honors Program?

❌ Downstate Medical Center does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Downstate Medical Center Require Internships?

❌ Downstate Medical Center does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Downstate Medical Center does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About State University of New York Downstate Medical Center

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Dual Degree Programs at Downstate Medical Center

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at Downstate Medical Center, contact the university directly.

ROTC

Does Downstate Medical Center have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Downstate Medical Center does not have any ROTC programs.

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