Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Studies

Program Type
Undergraduate Certificate
Credential
Undergraduate Certificate
Mode of Study
In person

Tuition & fees

Costs include tuition, fees, & other costs such as books. See cost details

Credit hours

52 required credit hours. Most courses are equal to 3 credit hours. Browse course list

Program duration

Finish in as few as 2 years and 6 months. Explore program requirements

Admissions

Rolling admissions. Begin program in fall, spring, or summer. View application process & deadlines

Program highlights

  • Prepare for medical school, dental school, optometry school, pharmacy school, or a physician assistant program.
  • Save time by transferring credits from your completed bachelor’s degree program.
  • Access high-quality, research-grade equipment.
  • Complete at least 10 lab courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics — and gain experience with a variety of lab techniques.
  • Participate in service learning in certain courses.
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Program requirements

This certificate program is designed for students who have already graduated from college with a baccalaureate degree and want to fulfill the science course requirements for admission to medical, dental, or physician assistant programs.

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Well-rounded faculty

All full-time faculty members hold a PhD and conduct research in their discipline area, which includes animal behavior, animal development, functional biology, genetics, immunology, marine ecology, microbiology, neurobiology, and plant ecology.

Next steps

Our helpful admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services. We also invite you to explore the many ways to visit campus or to engage with us through online experiences.

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