Most of those who enroll in these programs have a bachelor's or advanced degrees in other areas of studies and wish to make a career change. Each program is different and some may grant certificates while others just offer the required biology, physics and chemistry courses required to apply to a health professions program. Many college graduates find that they need to improve their academic credentials before making successful application to medical schools.
Post-baccalaureate Programs for Medicine
- Association of American Medical Colleges Postbaccalaureate Premedical Programs - a searchable database of programs nationwide
- University of PIttsburgh Biomedical Master's Program (Pre-Med track and Pre-Dental track