Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate

Certificate

Application Deadlines

Fall: Jan 15 Priority Deadline. Applications will be reviewed through April 15 on a space available basis.
Spring: n/a
Summer: n/a

School/Department

Premedical Post-baccalaureate Program

Program Director

Amanda Paolitto Stone

Contact

gradadmissions@tufts.edu

Location

Medford/Somerville

Format

On-campus

Commitment Options

Full-time

Average Duration

18-24 months

Credits

8-10 courses

Overview

Tufts’ Post-baccalaureate Premedical Program is designed for students who already have an undergraduate degree and need to complete prerequisite coursework in order to apply to health professions graduate schools. It is designed for “career changers” and for students who need to complete all or most of their prerequisites for graduate school.

The program offers a flexible curriculum, which allows you to fulfill a variety of prerequisite needs for career paths in the health sciences, including medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine.

Program Outcomes

As a student in the program, you’ll work with a health professions advisor to develop an individualized program of study. The broad variety of courses available at Tufts allows you to meet your prerequisite requirements while also taking courses in your areas of interest.

Beyond completing your course requirements, the program will prepare you for the process of applying to graduate school and you’ll learn strategies that will set you up for success as a future health professions graduate student. You’ll have access to development workshops specifically designed for Post-bacc Premed students with topics such as exploring the graduate school application process, studying for standardized tests, and gaining clinical experience. You will also be integrated into the campus community and have access to many of the resources and programs available to Tufts undergraduates.

After completing your prerequisite courses, the Post-baccalaureate Premedical Program, in conjunction with the Professional Schools Application Program, will prepare a committee letter of recommendation for your application to graduate school. Over the past ten years, graduates of our program have gone on to more than 50 different health professions schools across the country. Learn more about the program outcomes.

Application Requirements

Personal statement outlining your experiences and motivation for your chosen health profession
Unofficial transcript(s) from each college and graduate school attended or currently attending. High school transcripts are not required. Official transcripts will be due upon matriculation.
Two letters of recommendation, with at least one of these letters being an academic recommendation. If you do not have a recent academic reference who can best speak to your academic background and career aspirations, then please use a recent professional reference. Your references should be someone who can speak to your future success in your chosen field.
Resume or CV. This should be current, targeted to your Post-Baccalaureate Premedical application, and include your clinical and/or volunteer experiences.
Test scores (SAT, ACT, or GREs) are optional. If you choose to send scores, please follow the process below:
- When requesting official scores, please use the following institution codes: 7758 (SAT), 3901, 9076 (ACT)
- Do not use the general Tufts University code when ordering your SAT or ACT reports.
- If you have already taken your MCAT or DAT, then you have likely completed several prerequisite courses and would therefore benefit from exploring an alternative program, such as the MS in Biomedical Sciences (MBS) Program at Tufts University School of Medicine.
A non-refundable application fee of $85

Tuition and Financial Aid

See Tuition and Financial Aid information for GSAS Programs. We recognize that attending graduate school involves a significant financial investment. Our team is here to answer your questions about tuition rates and scholarship opportunities.

Curriculum

A minimum of eight courses is required to complete Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program. All courses are taught by faculty from the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Astronomy and other STEM-based departments.

Primary courses taken to fulfill professional school requirements frequently include:

Biology: Cells and Organisms with Lab (BIO 0013 and BIO 0015)
Biology: Organisms and Populations with Lab (BIO 0014)
General Chemistry I with Lab (CHEM 0001)
General Chemistry II with Lab (CHEM 0002)
Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 0051 and CHEM 0053)
Biochemistry and Cellular Metabolism (BIO 0152 or CHEM 0171)
Introduction to Physics I with Lab (PHY 0001)
Introduction to Physics II with Lab (PHY 0002)

In addition, Tufts offers a wide range of courses including genetics, cell biology, and physiology, as well as math, psychology, and statistics. All Tufts undergraduate courses that are relevant to preparation for the health professions are available to Post-bacc Premed students.