Program Overview

Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program

The Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program at CU Boulder is a highly selective program designed for individuals who have already earned a bachelor's degree and are seeking to pursue a career in clinical health care. This program is characterized by rigorous academics in an accelerated format, a supportive cohort-based peer group, exceptional pre-health advising, and dedicated tutors and mentors.

Program Features

• Accelerated, one-year format: Students complete 36 credit hours of prerequisite science coursework in one year, starting in June and ending the following May.
• Cohort model: The program is designed to create a cohort experience for students, with cohort-specific group and individual tutoring sessions, dedicated program mentors, MCAT prep seminars, expert pre-health advising, and planned social events.
• Pre-health advising: Students work closely with pre-health advisors who provide individualized guidance on improving candidacy, resources, and options for overcoming setbacks.
• Personalized coaching for applications and interviews: Pre-health advising includes individualized coaching on written application materials and expert preparation for interviews.
• Tutors, mentors, and additional resources: The program offers group and individual tutoring sessions for Chemistry and Physics, as well as individual tutors for Biology. Mentors are selected from the previous year's cohort and provide support and guidance throughout the program.

Program Details

• The program is designed for students pursuing careers in:
  • Anesthesiologist Assistant
  • Dentistry
  • Medicine (MD and DO)
  • Naturopathic Medicine
  • Optometry
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physician Assistant
  • Podiatry
  • Veterinary Medicine
• The program has a strong track record of success, with 94% of students who have completed the program and applied to professional school being accepted.
• The program provides a comprehensive and supportive environment, with a focus on academic mastery, clinical experience, and personal growth.

Admission Criteria

• Applicants must have already earned a bachelor's degree and have a strong history of clinical and non-clinical service to others.
• Applicants must plan to take all of the undergraduate-level science prerequisites needed for professional school.
• Applicants must be interested in a full-time, comprehensive, one-year post-baccalaureate program with a summer start date.
• Applicants must appreciate a cohort-based learning experience with dedicated mentors and tutors.

Curriculum

• The program includes 36 credit hours of prerequisite science coursework, including biology, chemistry, and physics.
• The program also includes MCAT prep seminars and individualized coaching on written application materials and interviews.

Tuition and Fees

• The program has a competitive tuition rate, with a focus on providing a high-quality education at an affordable price.

Prerequisites

• Applicants must have already earned a bachelor's degree.
• Applicants must have a strong history of clinical and non-clinical service to others.
• Applicants must plan to take all of the undergraduate-level science prerequisites needed for professional school.

Selection Factors

• The program uses a holistic approach to admissions, considering factors such as academic performance, clinical experience, and personal statement.
• The program also considers the applicant's potential for success in the program and their fit with the program's mission and values.

How to Apply

• Applicants must submit an application, including transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.
• Applicants must also complete an interview with the program's admissions committee.

Dates and Deadlines

• The program has a summer start date, with applications typically due in the spring.
• The program also has a limited number of seats available, so applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Info for Incoming Cohort Students

• The program provides a comprehensive orientation program for incoming students, including information on curriculum, tuition and fees, and program expectations.
• The program also provides ongoing support and guidance throughout the program, including academic advising, mentorship, and career counseling.