Pre-Health Science Post Baccalaureate Certificate

The Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health certificate program is designed for students who are pursuing admission to medical, dental, optometry, veterinary, podiatry and other health profession programs. The program focuses on the core courses required for admission to these schools and that are useful for taking the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), Dental Admission Test (DAT), and the Optometry Admission Test (OAT). Note that additional pre-requisite courses may be required by certain professional schools. Up to two courses may be transferred to SJU to be used towards the certificate requirements.

BIO 101
101L
Bio I: Cells
and Bio I: Cells Lab
4
BIO 102
102L
Bio II: Genetics
and Bio II: Genetics Lab
4
CHM 120
120L
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry Lab I
4
CHM 125
125L
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry Lab II
4
CHM 210
210L
Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry Lab I
4
CHM 215
215L
Organic Chemistry II
and Organic Chemistry Lab II
4
PHY 101
101L
General Physics I
and General Physics Laboratory I
4
PHY 102
102L
General Physics II
and General Physics Laboratory II
4
Optional: 1
Biochemistry (with permission of the Biology Chair)
Biochemistry
Christian Social Ethics
Christian Medical Ethics
Total Hours32
1

Optional elective options. Other electives may be considered based on the student’s interests and professional goals. Social science courses, calculus, and statistics are recommended if not completed as part of the student’s undergraduate program. Additionally, substitutes for core courses based on the requirements of professional schools may be approved by the program director.