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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| CHM 340 | Biochemistry (with permission of the Biology Chair) | 3 |
| or BIO 404 | Biochemistry | |
| THE 261 | Christian Social Ethics | 3 |
| or THE 366 | Christian Medical Ethics | |
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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.