Accelerated Degree Programs
Bryn Mawr is more than just a liberal arts college, and undergraduate students benefit from that.
Accelerated Master's (4+1) of Engineering at University of Pennsylvania
Bryn Mawr students have the opportunity to complete both their undergraduate degree and engineering Master's degree within five years.
Additional Accelerated Engineering Programs
3+2 Combined A.B./B.S. Degree Program in Engineering at Columbia
Bryn Mawr has partnered with Columbia to offer students interested in engineering the opportunity to complete an A.B. from Bryn Mawr and a B.S. from Columbia's School of Engineering and Applied Science in five years.
3+2 Combined A.B./B.S. Degree Program in Engineering and Applied Science at Caltech
Bryn Mawr has partnered with California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech) to offer students interested in engineering the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Arts from Bryn Mawr and a Bachelor of Science from Cal Tech in five years.
4+1 Program in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering at Villanova University
Qualified students can earn a Masters degree from Villanova University in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering through the Villanova bridge program.
A.B./Master's Programs at Partner Institutions
3+2 Master's of City and Regional Planning Program at University of Pennsylvania
Partnering with University of Pennsylvania's Department of City and Regional Planning, students can obtain both an A.B. in Growth and Structure of Cities at Bryn Mawr and a Master's in City Planning from Penn in five years.
4+1 Master's of Education and Teacher Certification Program
Students interested in obtaining both their Master's in Education and a Pennsylvania teaching certificate can take classes as an undergraduate before pursuing Penn's 10-month Master's degree program in education.
4+1 Master of Bioethics Program Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Qualified Bryn Mawr undergraduates will gain early and expedited admissions to a Master's degree offered by UPenn's Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy. Students may apply to the MBE program as an external "sub-matriculate."
4+1 Master's Programs at the Boston University School of Public Health
Bryn Mawr has partnered with Boston University School of Public Health Select Scholars Program to offer undergraduates interested in public health the opportunity to enroll in their Master of Science program. M.S. degrees are available in: Applied Biostatistics, Environmental Health Data Analytics, Epidemiology, Health Systems and Services Research, and Public Health Nutrition. Scholarships are available to support up to 25% of tuition.
4+2 Master's of Chinese Studies at Zhejiang University
This Master's Program is designed for current senior students and recent alumnae/i with all expenses paid to Zhejiang University. The M.A. program in China Studies consists of courses in a range of fields including: history, economic development, and contemporary Chinese society and culture.
4+2 Master of Optics at University of Rochester
Graduates who have majored in Physics, are admissible to University of Rochester (UR), and have the endorsement of the Bryn Mawr coordinator, will be admitted to the Master's program in Optics at UR. Admitted students are offered a 50% tuition scholarship for the first semester of studies, renewable for the duration of studies for students making satisfactory progress towards the degree.
4+1 With Aberystwyth University (U.K)
Students who successfully complete their A.B. at Bryn Mawr are eligible for entry into a relevant Aberystwyth University Master's program in one of the following areas: Art, Biological, Environmental, and Rural Sciences; Computer Science; English and Creative Writing; Geography and Earth Sciences; History and Welsh History; Information Management; Libraries and Archives; International Politics; Law and Criminology; Mathematics; Modern Languages; Philosophy; Physics; Psychology; and Welch and Celtic Studies.
Accelerated Master's Programs at Bryn Mawr
Many students take advanced courses offered through Bryn Mawr's two graduate schools: the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Some students enter combined-degree programs, and, depending on their field and preparation, earn a master's degree either at the same time as a bachelor's degree or one year later.
A.B./M.A. in Physics
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) offers an accelerated A.B./M.A. degree in Physics. Learn more about this unique opportunity to work towards your bachelor's and master's degrees concurrently here or visit the GSAS Physics department.
A.B./M.A. in Chemistry
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) offers an accelerated A.B./M.A. degree in Chemistry. Learn more about this unique opportunity to work towards your bachelor's and master's degrees concurrently here or visit the GSAS Chemistry department.
A.B./M.A. in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) offers an accelerated A.B./M.A. degree in Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology. Learn more about this unique opportunity to work towards your bachelor's and master's degrees concurrently here or visit the GSAS Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology department.
A.B./M.A. in French and Francophone Studies
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) offers an accelerated A.B./M.A. degree in French and Francophone Studies. Learn more about this unique opportunity to work towards your bachelor's and master's degrees concurrently here or visit the GSAS French and Francophone Studies department.
A.B./M.A. in Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) offers an accelerated A.B./M.A. degree in Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies. Learn more about this unique opportunity to work towards your bachelor's and master's degrees concurrently here or visit the GSAS Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies department.
A.B./M.A. in History of Art
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) offers an accelerated A.B./M.A. degree in History of Art. Learn more about this unique opportunity to work towards your bachelor's and master's degrees concurrently here or visit the GSAS History of Art department.
A.B./M.A. in Mathematics
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) offers an accelerated A.B./M.A. degree in Mathematics. Learn more about this unique opportunity to work towards your bachelor's and master's degrees concurrently here or visit the GSAS Mathematics department.
A.B./M.S.S. in Social Services
In partnership with Bryn Mawr's Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research (GSSWSR), the College offers a five-year A.B./M.S.S. degree program that allows undergraduate students to begin work towards their Master of Social Services (M.S.S.) during their undergraduate years.