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Pre-Medical Studies, Post-Baccalaureate Undergraduate Certificate

2022-2023 Edition

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If you already hold an undergraduate degree in a science discipline and are interested in pursuing a career in medicine, the the Postbaccalaureate in Premedical certificate may be ideal for you. Enabling you to enhance your existing academic record by completing premedical courses, this innovative program prepares you to successfully apply to a medical, dental, osteopathic, nursing, or other program to prepare for a career in a health professional field. 

Designed for students who require all or most of the basic premedical courses, this program offers one-on-one advising, tutoring, success coaching, and other academic support services. 

Program Objectives 

Designed to enhance and build on your previous academic record through additional premedical course work, this postbaccalaureate certificate covers concepts in biology, chemistry, and physics.  You will have the opportunity to tailor your learning experience by choosing from optional electives in human anatomy, microbiology, genetics, cell biology, immunology, endocrinology, biochemistry, statistics, emergency medical technician (EMT) basics, and calculus. As a result of your learning experience, you will be well equipped to apply to medical, dental, osteopathic, or a health professional school. 

Complete all courses listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Students should check with the school(s) and programs of their choice to determine which courses they need to apply for admittance.  Additional work in biology, the behavioral sciences, clinical experience, or research experience may be recommended by different schools. 

Required Courses

Course List
Code Title Hours
Complete at least eight of the following:30-64
Mathematics
MTH 2100
Calculus 1
MTH 2105
Calculus 2
MTH 2310
Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences
Biology
BIO 1100
and BIO 1101
Principles of Biology 1
and Lab for BIO 1100
BIO 1200
and BIO 1201
Principles of Biology 2
and Lab for BIO 1200
BIO 2100
and BIO 2101
Microbiology
and Lab for BIO 2100
BIO 2300
Cell Biology
BIO 2500
and BIO 2501
Genetics and Molecular Biology
and Lab for BIO 2500
BIO 3100
and BIO 3101
Biochemistry
and Lab for BIO 3100
BIO 1600
and BIO 1601
Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
and Lab for BIO 1600
BIO 1700
and BIO 1701
Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
and Lab for BIO 1700
Chemistry
CHM 1100
and CHM 1101
General Chemistry 1
and Lab for CHM 1100
CHM 1200
and CHM 1201
General Chemistry 2
and Lab for CHM 1200
CHM 2110
and CHM 2111
Organic Chemistry 1
and Lab for CHM 2110
CHM 2200
and CHM 2201
Organic Chemistry 2
and Lab for CHM 2200
Physics
PHY 1200
and PHY 1201
Physics 1
and Lab for PHY 1200
PHY 2200
and PHY 2201
Physics 2
and Lab for PHY 2200
Psychology
PSY 1100
Foundations of Psychology

Program Requirement

30–64 total semester hours required

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