Post-Bac Programs

Postbaccalaureate Programs, or Post-Bac Programs, provide an alternate entry into postgraduate programs for students who have already obtained an undergraduate degree. Each program description includes the name of the sponsoring institution and contact information.

:: General Information

American Association of Medical Colleges
Includes listing of post-bac programs with specific admission requirements. Not included in this listing are other programs where students may enroll as non-degree students.

Postbaccalaureate Program Information Page
"... lists programs for minorities or individuals under-represented among health professionals; ...for people who have completed few, if any, of the science courses required; ...non-degree granting programs that are listed by schools/counselors having support staff able and willing to provide the proper advice and support; ...and degree-granting programs that differ in some respects from the standard graduate programs in university science departments." - Syracuse University web site

Johns Hopkins Medicine PREP
Johns Hopkins Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) provides mentored research experience in top labs at Johns Hopkins, annual salary and benefits (insurance and tuition remission), preparation for the GRE exam, preparation for graduate school applications and interviews, support for attending scientific meetings. For US citizens or permanent residents and students who have attained a bachelor's degree, or seniors about to graduate, in a biomedical science discipline.

U.S Department of Homeland Security Opportunities
Welcome to the DHS Education Programs web portal. This site provides summary information on education programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, Office of University Programs. If have you have questions contact us at dhsed@orau.org. Fellowships, Internships, Minority Opportunities, Postdoctoral Fellowships

:: Some programs with a pre-med focus

The Johns Hopkins Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program
Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD) The Johns Hopkins Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program gives college graduates and professionals the opportunity to take the required courses for admission to leading medical schools. Designed to meet the needs of diverse and talented individuals, this program is right for you if you have excellent academic records in undergraduate and/or graduate school, have never applied to medical school, and have the ultimate goal of entering the medical profession.

Post Baccalaureate Program
Brandeis University (Waltham, MA)

Post Baccalaureate Program
Brown University (Providence, RI)

Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program
Columbia University (New York, NY)

The Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program
Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA)

Health Careers Program
Harvard University (Cambridge, MA)

Master of Science in Medical Science Program
Indiana University (Indianapolis, IN)

Medical Preparatory Program
MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (Philadelphia, PA ) "The MSP program strengthens students' science backgrounds in order to improve MCAT scores."

Post Baccalaurate Pre-Medical Certificate Program
Mills College (Oakland, CA)

Postbaccalaureate Premedical Graduate Certificate
Notre Dame de Namur University (formerly College of Notre Dame, Belmont, CA)

Postbaccalaureate Program
Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)

Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, NY)

Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate Program
Scripps College (Claremont, CA)

Post-baccalaureate Premedical Studies
State University of New York (Stony Brook, NY)

Postbac Premedical / Predental Program
Towson University (Towson, MD)

Postbac Premedical Program
Tufts University (Medford, MA) "The Tufts program is uniquely positioned to accommodate a variety of health-related career goals. The Health Professions Advisor will help you develop an individualized program of study, chosen from a wide range of course offerings. This flexibility allows our students to pursue careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, osteopathic medicine, optometry, podiatry, or as a physician assistant or nurse practitioner." - Tufts website

Postbaccalaureate Reapplicant Program
University of California (Davis, CA) "The UC Davis School of Medicine offers a comprehensive, structured post-baccalaureate study program designed to assist educationally and/or socio-economically disadvantaged* reapplicants in gaining acceptance to medical school. The program consists of an intensive summer MCAT preparatory component and an upper division science curriculum component." - UC Davis website

Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program
University of California (Los Angeles, CA)

Postbaccalaureate Premedical Program
Washington University (St. Louis, MO)

Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program
Agnes Scott College (Decatur, GA) 12-month certificate program featuring comprehensive studies in pre-medical laboratory sciences, in order to prepare college graduates for medical, dental and veterinary schools

Case Western Reserve University PREP
Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine offers recent minority college graduates a one or two-year coordinated program of study to increase the likelihood of success in a research-based graduate program.

:: Some programs with a health sciences and/or research focus

Postbaccalaureate IRTA Research Fellowship
National Institute of Health (NIH)

Patient-Oriented and Translational Research Option
Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN)

Interdepartmental Medical Science Program
MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (Philadelphia, PA ) "The IMS program is for college graduates who are considering careers in the health sciences and wish to extend their training and knowledge of the basic medical sciences in a medical-school setting." - MCP Hahnemann website

Postbaccalaureate Internship in Dietetics
Postbaccalaureate Internship in Dietetics

Dietetic Internship Program
University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)

Post Baccalaureate/Graduate School Preparation Program
Villanova University (Villanova, PA) "Villanova offers a very flexible Post Baccalaureate program for people who already have a four-year bachelor?s degree and need specific undergraduate courses to prepare for graduate school." - Villanova University website

NIH Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award Program
The Postbaccalaureate IRTA program and the National Cancer Institutes CRTA program provides opportunities for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical research at the NIH. Program for U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

PennPREP Post-Baccalaureate Research
The University of Pennsylvania Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PennPREP) provides one-to-two-year research experiences for students who have completed college and are interested in pursuing a doctoral degree in the basic biomedical sciences. This program will provide a significant research experience, along with preparation for applying to and succeeding in graduate school.

Duke University PREP Program
Duke University's Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) is designed for motivated students from groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical sciences. Underrepresented groups include, but are not limited to, African-American, Hispanic, Native American and US Pacific Islanders. Duke PREP is appropriate for students who have recently completed their bachelor's degree, and who wish to obtain more experience and preparation before entering a PhD graduate program.

National Human Genome Research Institute Post-Bac Program
The Post-Baccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (Post-Bac IRTA) provides the opportunity for recent college graduates to spend a year engaged in biomedical investigation in National Human Genome Research Institute laboratories.