List of “Postbac” Programs for medical school applications

For more information on each program, please access the AMCAS website at https://apps.aamc.org/postbac/

Alabama

• University of Alabama at Birmingham: Master of Science Biomedical and Health Science

Arizona

• The University of Arizona College of Medicine- Phoenix: Professional Studies in Health Sciences, Pathway Scholars Program

• Midwestern University: Master of Arts in Biomedical Science

• Arizona State University: Master of Science in the Science of Health Care Delivery

California

• Western University of Health Sciences: Master of Science in Medical Sciences

• University of Southern California: Post-bacc Pre-medical Program

• UC Berkeley Extension: Post-bacc Health Professions Certificate Program

• UC Davis School of Medicine: Post-bacc Program

• UC Irvine School of Medicine: Post-bacc Program

• UC San Diego Post-bacc Pre-medical Program

• UCLA School of Medicine: UCLA Re-application Program / UCLA Extension: Premedical and General Science Studies Certificate

• UC Irvine: UCI Ayala Post-bacc Pre-medical Program

• UC San Francisco: Masters of Science in Biomedical Imaging (MSBI) / Inter-professional Health Post-bacc Program

• San Francisco State University: Pre-Health Professions Certificate Program

• Scripps College: Post-bacc Pre-medical Program

• Mills College: Post-bacc Program

• Loyola Marymount University: Pre-medical Post-bacc Program

• California State University Fullerton: Certificate in Pre-health Professions Studies

• California State University San Marcos: Pre-Health Professions Certificate

• California State University, East Bay: Post-bacc Pre-Professional Health Academic Program

• Keck Graduate Institute: Post-bacc Premedical Certificate Program

• Chapman University: Post-bacc program

• Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science: CDU Enhanced Post-bacc Certificate Program in Pre-Medicine / Graduate Biomedical Sciences (Master of Science)

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Colorado

• University of Colorado Anshutz: Master of Science in Modern Human Anatomy

• University of Colorado Boulder: Post-bacc Health Professions Program for Career Changers

• Regis University: Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences /Biomedical Genetics and Genomics Graduate Certificate

• Colorado State University: Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Master of Science in Toxicology / Assisted Reproductive Technologies

Connecticut

• University of Connecticut: Pre-medical and Pre-dental Center

• Quinnipiac University: Medical Lab Sciences

Delaware

• University of Delaware: Premedical Post-bacc Certificate Program

District of Columbia (Washington D.C.)

• George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences: Post-bacc Pre-medicine Certificate Health Sciences Program / Certificate in Anatomical and Translational Sciences

• Georgetown University: MS Physiology and Biophysics- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program / Regular MS in Physiology / Special Master’s Program / Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Certificate Program

• American University: Post-bacc Premedical certificate program

Florida

• University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine: Masters in Medical Science with a Concentration in Interdisciplinary Medical Science (IMS)

• University of South Florida: One-year Master of Science in Medical Sciences

• University of Florida: Pre-Health Post-bacc Program (PHPB)

• University of Miami: Pre-Health Post-bacc Program

• Larkin University: Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences

• Florida Atlantic University: Post-Bacc Medical Pathway Program

• Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine: Graduate Certificate in Molecular and Biomedical Sciences

• Florida State University College of Medicine: Bridge to Clinical Medicine Program

• Barry University: Graduate Biomedical Sciences (Master of Science)

Georgia

• Mercer University School of Medicine: Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences / Master of Science in Preclinical Sciences

• Georgia State University: Master Degree in Biology Medical Science

• Agnes Scott College: Post-bacc Pre-medical Program

Illinois

• Southern Illinois University School of Medicine: MEDPREP

• Rush University: MS in Biotechnology

• Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science: Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences

• Northwestern University: Program in Public Health / Professional health Careers Pre-medicine Program

• Loyola University Chicago: Master of Science in Physiology / Master of Arts in Medical Sciences / MS in Infectious Disease and Immunology

• Illinois Institute of Technology: MS in Biology for the Health Professions

• DePaul University: Post-bacc Pre-health program

• Dominican University: Post-bacc Pre-medical studies

• Lewis University: Post-bacc Pre-medical studies Program

Indiana

• Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine: Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences

• Indiana University School of Medicine: Master of Science, Pre-profession degree program / Master of Science in Medical Science

Iowa

• Iowa State University: One-year, non-thesis Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences

Kansas

• University of Kansas School of Medicine: Health Careers Pathways Program: Post Bacc Program

Kentucky

• University of Louisville: Post-bacc Pre-medical Program

Louisiana

• Louisiana State University Shreveport: Master of Science in Biological Science with a Health Science Concentration / Master of Science in Biological Sciences with Health Sciences Concentration

• Tulane University School of Medicine: One-year Masters Program in Physiology / Cell and Molecular One-year Masters / One-year Masters in Medical Genetics and Genomics/ Microbiology and Immunology / Biochemistry and Molecular Biology /Pharmacology / Two-year Master of Science in Molecular and Cellular Pathobiology

Maine

• University of Southern Maine: Department of Biology

Maryland

• University of Maryland: Science in the Evening

• Johns Hopkins University: Post-bacc Premedical Program / Post-bacc Health Science Intensive Program /Master of Health Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

• Goucher College: Post-bacc Premedical Program

Massachusetts

• Worcester State University: Post-bacc Pre-medical Program

• University of Massachusetts Dartmouth: Pre-Health Certificate

• Tufts University: Post-bacc Pre-medical program / MS in Biomedical Sciences

• Mount Holyoke College: Post-bacc Pre-health Program

• MGH Institute of Health professions: Pre-req for the Healthcare Professions

• Harvard Medical School: Master of Medical Sciences in Immunology

• Harvard University Division of Continuing Education: Premedical program

• Boston University: Post-bacc certificate in Pre-Medical Studies / Master of Science in Medical Sciences Program

• Brandeis University: Post-bacc Premedical Program

• Elms College: Post-bacc Premedical Studies Certificate Program / Masters in Biomedical Sciences

Michigan

• University of Michigan Medical School: MS Program in Physiology/ Post-bacc MEDPREP

• Michigan State University: Medical Neuroscience

• Lawrence Technological University: Post-Bacc Certificate in Pre-medical Studies

Minnesota

• Northwestern Health Sciences University: Post-bacc Pre-health

Mississippi

• William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine: Master of Biomedical Science

• University of Mississippi Medical Center: Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences

• Mississippi College: Masters of Medical Sciences

• Avila University: Post-bacc Program

Missouri

• Washington University in St Louis: Post-bacc Pre-medical program

• Rockhurst University: Post-bacc Premedical program

• St Louis University: Medical Anatomy and Physiology Prep Program (MAPP)

Montana

• Montana State University: Post-bacc Pre-medical Certificate / Master of Science in Health Science

Nebraska

• Creighton University: Pre-medical Post-bacc

Nevada

• University of Nevada School of Medicine: Post-bacc Program

New Hampshire

• Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth: The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice

New Jersey

• William Paterson University: Post-bacc Pre-medical Program

• UMDNJ GSBS-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School: Master of Biomedical Sciences

• Rider University: Post-bacc Pre-medical Studies

• Rutgers University New Brunswick: Post-bacc Pre-health Program / Masters in Biomedical Sciences

• Farleigh Dickinson University: Gateway to Professional Studies Master of Health Science

• Cooper Medical School of Rowan University: Advanced Pre-medical Studies Post-bacc Program

• Drew University: Pre-medical Preparation Program

New Mexico

• Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine: Foundations in Biomedical Science

New York

• University of Rochester: Post-bacc Pre-health Program

• University at Buffalo, The State University of New York: Master of Arts in Biological Sciences

• The City College of NY: The Program in Pre-medical Studies

• SUNY College at Old Westbury: Post-bacc Pre-medical Studies

• Syracuse University: MS In Biomedical Forensic Sciences

• NY Medical College: Basic Medical Sciences Interdisciplinary Program: Traditional Track / Accelerated Track

• New York University: Post-bacc Pre-health studies Program

• Purchase College SUNY: Pre-medical Studies

• Manhattanville College: Post-bacc Pre-health Professions

• Hofstra University: Post-bacc Pre-medical program/Certificate

• Icahn School of Medicine at Mt Sinai: MS in Biomedical Sciences / Master of Science in Clinical Research / Certificate in Clinical Research Training

• Farmingdale State College: Certificate in Sciences for Health professions

• Fordham University: Post-bacc Pre-medical/ Pre-health Program

• Cornell University: Post-bacc Program in Health Studies

• Columbia University: Post-bacc Pre-medical Program / Institute of Human Nutrition

• Adelphi University: Certificate in Basic Sciences for Health Professions

• Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine: MS in Interdisciplinary Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences

North Carolina

• UNC at Greensboro: Post-bacc Pre-med Program

• North Carolina State University: Physiology Graduate Program

• Wake Forest: Post-Baccalaureate Pre-medical program

• Guilford College: Post-bacc Pre-Health Program

• Duke University School of Medicine: Master of Biomedical Sciences

• Meredith College: Pre-Health Post-bacc Certificate Program

Ohio

• University of Toledo, Health Sciences Campus: MSBS in Medical Sciences

• University of Cincinnati College of Medicine: Special Master’s Program in Physiology

• Kent State University: Master of Public Health

• Case Western Reserve University: Master of Science in Medical Physiology / Master of Science in Applied Anatomy / MS in Medical Physiology / Masters of Science in Pathology / Master’s in Bioethics/ Master of Science in Nutrition

• Cleveland State University: Post-bacc Program

• John Carroll University: Pre-medical Post-bacc Program

Oklahoma

• Northeastern State University: Post-bacc Pre-health Certificate Program / Post-bacc Pre-medical

Oregon

• Oregon State University: Post-bacc Pre-med Program

Pennsylvania

• West Chester University: Pre-Medical program

• University of Pennsylvania: Pre-health program

• University of Pittsburgh: Biomedical Masters Program

• Thomas Jefferson University: Post-bacc Pre-professional program

• Temple University School of Medicine: Advanced Core in Medical Science Post Bacc Pre-medical program

• Temple University School of Medicine: Basic Core in Medical Science Post Bacc Pre-medical program

• Rosemont College: Post-bacc Pre-medical program

• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine: Biomedical Sciences Program

• LaSalle University: Post-bacc Pre-medical certificate program

• Duquesne University: Post-bacc Pre-medical program

• Lehigh University: Healthcare Systems Engineering

• Chatham University: Master of science in Biology (non-thesis)

• Bryn Mawr College: Post-bacc Premedical Program

• Drexel University College of Medicine: Interdepartmental Medical Science Program / Pathway to Medical School Program (DPMS) / Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Program (IHS) / Masters of Biological Studies / Evening/Online Post-bacc Pre-medical program / Master of Medical Science

• Temple University College of Science and Technology: Advanced Sciences in Health Professions / Basic Core Sciences for Health Professions

Puerto Rico

• Ponce Health Sciences University: Master in Science in Medical Sciences

Rhode Island

• Providence College: Pre-Health Professions Certificate

• Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School: Certificate in Medical Science

South Carolina

• University of South Carolina School of Medicine: Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Studies

• Medical University of South Carolina: Master of Science in Medical Sciences

Tennessee

• Lipscomb University: Bio-molecular Science

• Lincoln Memorial University: Master of Science Degree with Majors relevant to Medical Education

• Carson-Newman College: Post-bacc Program

Texas

• University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine

• University of North Texas Health Science Center

• Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center: Graduate Medical Sciences, MS in Biomedical Sciences

Vermont

• University of Vermont: Post-bacc Pre-medical Program

• Bennington College: Post-bacc Pre-medical Program

Virginia

• Virginia Commonwealth University: Pre-Medical Graduate Certificate Program

• University of Virginia: Post-bacc Pre-medical Program

• Eastern Virginia Medical School: Medical Master’s program (one or two-year options) / Contemporary Human Anatomy Program (CHAP)

• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia Campus: Post-Bacc Pre-Med Program

• George Mason University/Georgetown University: Advanced Biomedical Sciences Graduate Certificate Program

• Liberty University School of Health Sciences: Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences

• Hampton University: Medical Science Masters Program

Washington

• Seattle University: Post-bacc Pre-medical Program

• Heritage University: Master of Arts in Medical Sciences

West Virginia

• West Virginia University: Master of Science in the Health Sciences

• Marshall University: Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences with an Area of emphasis in Medical Sciences

Wisconsin

• University of Wisconsin- Madison: Center for Patient Partnerships

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How to choose the Best Postbac program for medical school entry

There is a lot of diversity when it comes to postbac programs. Many students see postbac programs as an efficient way to get into medical schools. Some postbac programs are offered by undergraduate institutions, and others are offered by medical schools or private institutions. Some give you a master’s diploma upon completion, others let you add your grades onto your undergrad GPA to enhance your cumulative average. Some postbac programs are structured, others are not. This is the challenge.

Some postbac programs offer pre-med advising, others don’t. Some have direct connections to medical schools, boasting a preference for admissions, and others act in isolation. Some have published rates for medical school admittance, and some shield those data points from prospective applicants.

If the school has a strong program for medicine, it will likely have a similarly strong postbac program. Research the school and think about if the medical school reflects the values and preparation you are seeking in a postbac program. 

You may also want to look at location of the postbac program to see if it is in a region close to where you would ultimate want to study medicine. Chances are the postbac program will be better known there, and learning in that environment will prepare you for medical school in a number of ways. You’ll be familiar with the location, even in terms of basic amenities and orientation. You may also be familiar with the campus area (if it’s at the same school or nearby), which always makes school life easier. Getting that local experience can give you a good first-hand experience to reference in your application and interview. As well, you’ll hopefully have time to volunteer, shadow, or work in the local healthcare community, meaning that you’ll already be developing relationships with those in the system, and you’ll be more aware of the healthcare needs of the broader community in which you live. Ultimately postbac programs are a great option.

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Med P Program for Quebec Students

The Med-P (preparatory program) is open to immediate graduates of the Quebec Collegial (CEGEP) system.

The Med-P combines a preparatory year in the Faculty of Science followed by the Faculty of Medicine’s four-year M.D., C.M. program. The program consists of courses in molecular biology, cell biology, and metabolism, with a choice of among 12 science tracks and includes courses in Humanities and Social Sciences.  In the first year of the Med-P program, students are registered in the Faculty of Science. In addition to completing the specific requirements for entry into the M.D., C.M. program, they must take a number of optional courses selected for the purpose of broadening and enriching their education. Med-P students must obtain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.5 and no grades less than B in the compulsory courses in order to move forward into the M.D., C.M. program.

The number of applicants to the Med-P program far exceeds the number of available places.  Unsuccessful applicants are usually well-qualified for admission into other undergraduate degree programs (e.g., Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, etc). As such, all applicants are advised to apply for admission to an alternate program. This can be done by selecting a secondary program when using the online application system.

Requirements for the Med-P Program

Applicants to the Med-P program must:

  • Be recognized residents of Québec;
  • Brom the onset of collegial studies(*1), be enrolled in only one of these following programs:
    1. Science,
    2. Combined science program (200.11, 200.12, 200.13, 200.15, 200.16),
    3. Science + International Baccalaureate (200.10), or
    4. Arts & Science (700.A0).
  • Be in the final year of collegial studies and obtain (by July 31 of the entering year) a Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) in one of the stated programs;
  • Have undertaken a minimum of six courses (13.33 credits) in each regular semester (*2);
  • Must have successfully completed and achieved the competency codes for the following courses:
  • Biology: NYA (00UK), General Biology II (00XU);
  • Chemistry: NYA (00UL), NYB (00UM), Organic Chemistry I (00XV);
  • Mathematics: NYA (00UN), NYB (00UP);
  • Physics: NYA (00UR), NYB (00US), NYC (00UT)

EXCEPTION: Students in Sciences, Lettres et Arts (700.A0) program must obtain the Biology objectives of 01Y5 and 01YJ (along with all other program requirements) and should complement their program with Chemistry 01YH and at least one of Physics 01YF or 01YG in order for their application to be considered.  Students who are missing any prerequisites based on the list above may be asked to complete them during the preparatory year.

EXCEPTION: Students in the IB-DEC (200.10) program must complete (along with all other program requirements) a minimum of two courses (5.33 credits) in Biology, three courses (8.00 credits) in Chemistry, including Organic Chemistry, two courses (5.33 credits) in Mathematics and one course (2.67 credits) in Physics in order for their application to be considered.  Preference is given to those who most closely adhere to the list of prerequisites above.  Those admitted into the program who are missing any prerequisites will be asked to complete them during the preparatory year.

For more information on these codes and their requirements, please contact your CEGEP academic advising office.

Quebec residents who are currently enrolled in a French “lycée”, French Baccalaureate, or International Baccalaureate program must have completed both years (the “première” and “terminal” year for French lycée and French Baccalaureate) in Québec in order to be eligible to apply to the Med-P program and must have an R score, as well as a course attestation (provided by the school).

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