Pre-Health Program, Post Baccalaureate
The Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program allows students with a bachelor’s degree to complete the prerequisite requirements for a healthcare professional school. We offer a comprehensive curriculum for students who are seeking Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med or other pre-health coursework.
Students may complete a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology degree or choose individual courses to meet their educational goals.
Our program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in:
- Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine
- Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing
- Physician’s Assistant, Physical Therapy
- Many other related fields, including Public Health, Public Policy, Healthcare Administration and Healthcare MBA
Admission
Students may apply for the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program at any time. Our Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program is designed for students who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and:
- Have not yet completed their science or general pre-professional prerequisites,
- Would like to enhance their current academic record or improve their GPA,
- Are seeking a career change to a healthcare profession, or
- Plan to complete Post Baccalaureate Pre-Med coursework
NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to check with their intended institution’s Admissions Office to ensure that our Post Baccalaureate Premed/Pre-Health coursework meets the prerequisite requirements. We do not advise or guarantee compatibility with the requirements of other institutions or programs.
In addition to meeting the qualifications of a student of the College of Health and Wellness, applicants to the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program must submit:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
Course Requirements and Curriculum Overview
You may complete the entire 41-credit program or choose individual courses that fit your needs.
Total of 41 credits in:
- Science and Math Requirement (Section A)
- Health Care Professions Core Requirement (Section B)
Section A: Science and Math Requirement (35 credits total)
Several of our science courses are offered in accelerated format, allowing you to complete one full academic year of a two-course sequence in only one 15-week trimester - half the time it typically takes in other Post-Bacc Pre-Med/Pre-Health programs.
Foundational Sciences (complete these 27.5 credits):
CHEM2049: Prerequisite: General Chemistry 1
CHEM2058: Prerequisite: General Chemistry 2
CHEM2059: Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry 1
PHYS2040: Prerequisite: Foundations of Mathematics
PHYS2041: Prerequisite: General Physics 1
Biological Sciences (complete a selection of 8 credits):
Section B: Health Professions Core Requirement (complete a selection of 6 credits):
Completion Requirements
Our Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program is a recommended course of study. You may complete a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology degree if it fits your educational goals – or you may choose individual courses.