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.
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.
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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:
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.