Bridge to the Baccalaureate

The University of Miami, (UM)and Miami Dade College, (MDC) have collaborated on the "Bridge to the Baccalaureate Program "since 1994. The long-term goal of the program is to encourage students from underrepresented minorities to enter research careers in the biomedical sciences. Further, it is designed to improve the academic competitiveness of minority students at MDC and facilitate their transition into the biomedical sciences at UM. The Bridge to the Baccalaureate is funded and supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, (HHMI) and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, (NIGMS).This funding provides students with research experiences while at MDC and scholarships to UM. The 3 key components of the Bridge Program are:

• Research experiences
• Faculty mentoring
• Special courses

Please refer to the Freshmen and Sophomore requirements document or the Junior and Senior requirements document first, then qualified students click HERE for the application form at the bottom of the page

If you need more information you may contact the Program Coordinator if you are interested in applying for any of these programs.