Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate Program
Noncredential
Introduction
John Carroll’s highly personalized Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate program is ideal for individuals with a bachelor’s degree who wish to fulfill missing prerequisite requirements or need to enhance academic performance for admission to medical and health professional programs.
With guidance from our experienced and dedicated team, you’ll build a customized course of study that will help you meet the minimum requirements for admission to the program of your choice, whether it is medical, dental, veterinary, podiatry, pharmacy, nursing, certified anesthesiologist assistant, physician assistant, physical therapy, or another health professions pathway.
Students with undergraduate degrees in biology, chemistry, or other natural sciences can complete the Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate program in about a year; those without college-level science coursework typically take two years.
Academics
Why JCU for Pre-Med: More than Academics
Beyond fulfilling course requirements, you’ll boost your skills and confidence in many ways in JCU’s Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate program.
Academic Support & Test Preparation
Attend interview prep sessions on campus. Take JCU's semester-long test preparation course to prepare for the DAT, GRE, MCAT, or OAT. Visit the Writing Center for help preparing for written aspects of the exam. Access tutoring services for a variety of subjects, from biology to math.
Hands-On Experiences
Strengthen your application, make connections, and build clinical skills. Our proximity to Cleveland gives you access to a variety of internship, job shadowing, and volunteer opportunities.
Certificate of Excellence Option
Earn a JCU Certificate of Excellence in Pre-Medical Studies by completing 26 credit hours and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.5. This extra credential will help you stand out.
Admission
To apply to the Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate program, you need:
- an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
- an undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
The following documents are required for a complete application:
- Online application
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Resume/CV
- Two letter(s) of recommendation
- Statement of purpose - in 400-600 words, explain your aims and goals for the program
- Faculty interview
Applicants are admitted on a rolling basis. Due to the customizable nature of the program and sequential coursework, your starting semester may be based on course offerings and prerequisites.
For best consideration, applications for specific terms should be received by the following dates:
- August 1: For a Fall semester start (most typical starting semester)
- December 1: For a Spring semester start
- April 1: For a Summer semester start (online Physics I and II only)
Outcomes
Pre-Med Student Outcomes
When you study at JCU, you gain access to an expansive healthcare network in the greater Cleveland area. Clinical experience, internships, practicums, and employment opportunities abound in a city recognized for world-class healthcare systems and groundbreaking biotechnology. Our Pre-Medical Post-Baccalaureate students are accepted into medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy, podiatry, nursing, certified anesthesiologist assistant, physician assistant, physical therapy, and other health professions programs at schools around the country.
