Accelerated bachelor's to master's programs
VCU offers a number of accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s degree programs that allow academically talented undergraduate students to earn both degrees in a minimum of five years by taking approved graduate-level courses during the senior year of their undergraduate program.
For more information about the accelerated bachelor's to master's programs, visit the VCU Bulletin, the official source for academic course and program information.
Accelerated programs by school/college
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical and Life Science Engineering
- B.S. in Chemical & Life Science Engineering (Chemical Engineering) to M.S. in Engineering (Chemical & Life Science Engineering)
- B.S. in Chemical & Life Science Engineering (Life Science Engineering) to M.S. Engineering (Chemical & Life Science Engineering)
Computer Science
- B.S. to M.S. in Computer Science
- B.S. in Computer Science (Cybersecurity) to M.S. in Computer Science
- B.S. in Computer Science (Data Science) to M.S. in Computer Science
- B.S. in Computer Science (Software Engineering) to M.S. Computer Science
Electrical and Computer Engineering
- B.S. in Computer Engineering to M.S. in Engineering (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering to M.S. in Engineering (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Health Services
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Biology
- B.S. to M.S. in Biology
- B.S. in Biology to M.S. in Forensic Science (Forensic Biology)
- B.S. in Biology to M.S. in Health and Movement Sciences (Exercise Science)
Chemistry
English
Forensic Science
Kinesiology and Health Sciences
- B.S. in Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science (Exercise Science) to M.S. in Health and Movement Science
- B.S. in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science (Health Science) to M.S. in Gerontology
- B.S. in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science (Exercise Science) to M.S. in Gerontology
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
- B.S. to M.S. in Mathematical Sciences (Applied Mathematics)
- B.S. to M.S. in Mathematical Sciences (Mathematics)
- B.S. to M.S. in Mathematical Sciences (Operations Research)
- B.S. to M.S. in Mathematical Sciences (Statistics)
Physics
- B.S. in Physics (Nanoscience) to M.S. in Physics and Applied Physicshom
- B.S. in Physics (Pre-Medical) to M.S. in Physics and Applied Physics
Political Science
- B.A. in Political Science (Civil Rights) to Master of Public Administration
- B.A. in Political Science (Comparative Politics) to Master of Public Administration
- B.A. in Political Science (Human Security) to Master of Public Administration
- B.A. in Political Science (International Relations) to Master of Public Administration
- B.A. in Political Science (Political Theory and Methodology) to Master of Public Administration
- B.A. in Political Science (Politics and Government) to Master of Public Administration
- B.A. in Political Science (Public Administration) to Master of Public Administration
- B.A. in Political Science (U.S. Government) to Master of Public Administration
Psychology
Sociology
World Studies
Supply Chain Management and Analytics
- B.S. in Business (Supply Chain Management and Analytics) to Master of Decision Analytics
- B.S. in Business (Supply Chain Management and Analytics) to Master of Supply Chain Management
Economics
Finance
Information Systems
Art History
Fashion Design and Merchandising
Criminal Justice
- B.S. to M.S. in Criminal Justice
- B.S. in Criminal Justice to Master of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
- B.S. in Criminal Justice (Forensic Crime Scene Investigation) to Master of Public Administration
Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
How accelerated programs work
Choose your program from the list of programs above.
Not sure which program is right for you? Visit the VCU Bulletin for more information about the accelerated bachelor's to master's programs, talk to an academic advisor, or connect with the school/college for assistance.
Entrance to the accelerated program
Interested undergraduate students should consult with their adviser as early as possible to receive specific information about the accelerated program, determine academic eligibility, and complete the Accelerated Declaration Form.
Admission to the graduate program
Submit a Graduate Admissions application no later than a semester prior to graduation with the baccalaureate degree.