Program Overview

Program Overview

The Post-Baccalaureate Undergraduate Certificate in Pre-Medicine is an interdisciplinary program designed to help students prepare for medical school. This certificate will appeal to individuals who have already earned a bachelor's degree but wish to transition into a medical career.

Program Details

• The program's goal is to provide accelerated, high-quality pre-medical preparation for post-baccalaureate students seeking to enter medical school.
• This full-time program is exclusively for individuals who have not yet completed the pre-med coursework and are committed to changing their career path to medicine.
• By completing this program, participants will demonstrate their dedication and rigorous preparation for a career in medicine, enhancing their competitiveness in the medical school admissions process.
• Offered by the College of Arts and Sciences
• Credit Hours: 51
• Credential: Undergraduate Certificate
• Tuition / Credit Hour:
  • Resident: $570.50
  • Non-Resident: $1,455.50

Program Specific Requirements

1. Must apply and be admitted to the University of Kentucky as a post-baccalaureate non-degree seeking student.
2. Must submit an official transcript showing an awarded undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum 3.5 undergraduate cumulative GPA.
3. Must have completed freshman English composition and Calculus (Calculus 1 or higher) course work before admission into the program.

Program Outcomes

Through coursework across various disciplines, students will develop the essential knowledge and skills needed for success on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and in the medical field.

Additional Information

• Admission into the program does not guarantee admission into medical school. Students must still apply for medical school through the normal application process.
• Degree requirements, course descriptions, and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.