Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies
Medicine advances daily. So will you. Gain hands-on extracurricular experiences and develop the academic competencies required for medical school through our record-enhancing post-bacc certificate program.
Why Study Pre-Med at Albion?
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies is an intensive student cohort offered through the James and Lisa Wilson Institute for Medicine, designed to give students first-hand experience in medicine and prepare them for their future.
This “record-enhancer” post-bacc program is ideal for students interested in further development of their academic and extracurricular competencies before they apply for admission to medical, dental, veterinary, physical therapy, physician assistant, or pharmacy school.
On our small campus, you can expect to build strong relationships with faculty and staff from different departments. Our interdisciplinary premedical post-bacc program empowers you to learn from each other and from the perspectives of different departments through hands-on activities and open dialogues. That’s why 96% of our students that have applied to medical school over the last eight years have been accepted.
What Will You Learn as a Post-Bacc Pre-Med Student?
You’ll develop and demonstrate proficiency in the competencies that medical schools look for, including critical thinking, written communication, oral communication, inquiry and reasoning, ethics and cultural competence.
Our liberal arts core will expose you to diverse perspectives and make you a better communicator and critical thinker, skills that will help you succeed in medical school.
You’ll prepare for success in your MCAT/DAT/GRE exam through our unique preparation program.
You’ll learn and grow through individualized academic advising and gain hands-on experience through clinical placements.
Timeline & Curriculum
Albion’s post-bacc certificate in pre-medical studies is a record-enhancing program designed to help students who have focused their education on the natural sciences and premedical areas, but may not have the exact curricular and extracurricular experiences, or academic record needed to gain entry into professional school.
This one-year program incorporates hands-on extracurricular experiences with a liberal arts education to allow for furthered development of academic competencies required for medical school.
Summer Term: 2 Units (8 credits) May – July
Students will begin taking courses from Albion College during the summer term. Most courses are offered in a virtual format.
Fall Term: 4 Units (16 credits) August – December
Students will take four, one-unit, elective courses from the sciences and social sciences. Courses will be selected after meeting with Wilson Medical Institute advisors and based on student interests, needs, and seats available.
Spring Term: 3 Units (12 credits) January – May
Students will take three, one-unit, elective courses. Courses will be selected after meeting with Wilson Medical Institute advisors and based on student interests, needs, and seats available. Students are required to participate in professional development workshops in areas including application preparation, MCAT/DAT/GRE preparation, and public health.
Careers & Outcomes
Our post-baccalaureate certificate in pre-medical studies prepares you to matriculate into medical schools and pursue work in the field of medicine. Below are examples of some of the professions our students choose, as well as professional schools our students have recently attended.
Job Titles
- Physician
- Dentist
- Veterinarian
- Physical Therapist
- Physician's Assistant
- Pharmacist
Graduate Schools
- University of Michigan
- WMed (Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine)
- Central Michigan University
- Michigan State University (College of Human Medicine and College of Osteopathic Medicine)
- Wayne State University
- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Opportunities
MCAT Preparation Program
Our Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program includes free MCAT/DAT/GRE preparation via a partnership with Kaplan, one of the premier MCAT preparation programs in the country. You’ll get the structure and guidance you need to pass these exams with confidence through live courses, practice tests and tutoring from MCAT/DAT/GRE experts.
Individualized Support
Rather than working with our post-bacc students in a group, we commit to working with each student individually. We encourage students to take their own path to professional programs based on their interests and passions and believe there is no “cookie-cutter” formula for matriculation to medical-related graduate and professional programs. Students will participate in workshops covering a wide range of topics including reflective writing, test-taking strategies, application preparation, mock interview support, and clinical observation assistance.
Our Alumni Network
Albion College has an extensive history of preparing leading medical professionals. With the help of alumni physicians, our students gain personalized clinical experiences of the highest quality. Our alumni seek to support current premedical students and engage with students frequently both on campus and virtually. Whether you are looking for a mentor, connections to research, or a clinical experience supervisor our alumni are ready to assist you.
Application Requirements and Tuition & Fees
Albion College welcomes students to apply for admission to our Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Premedical Studies program.
This “record-enhancer” postbac program is ideal for students interested in further development of their academic and extracurricular competencies before they apply for admission to medical, dental, veterinary, physical therapy, physician assistant, or pharmacy school.
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. college or university must be conferred prior to matriculation in the certificate program.
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
In addition, as this is a record-enhancing program, students must have taken standard prerequisite courses for entry into medically-related professional programs. Thus, the following courses are required for entry:
- Two semesters of introductory biology with laboratory
- One semester of introductory chemistry with laboratory
- Two semesters of organic chemistry with laboratory
- Two semesters of introductory physics with laboratory
Application Requirements
Completed applications must be submitted through the online application portal available on PostbacCAS. Requirements of the application include:
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate colleges and universities attended
- Resume with detailed experiences and service
- Two letters of recommendation
- One essay
Application Deadline
- Preferred Deadline: March 1, 2025
- Final Deadline: April 15, 2025
Tuition & Fees
The total tuition for the premedical post-bacc certificate program is $25,000 depending on the student’s chosen accommodations.
This cost covers tuition & fees, MCAT/DAT/GRE preparation, and support for experiential learning and application completion. This cost does not cover housing and meals.
Housing & Meals
Students will be offered the choice to use Albion College housing and meals at additional standard corresponding rates, or seek accommodations off campus and commute.
Questions?
For questions regarding our admissions standards, please contact the Wilson Medical Institute at [email protected]. Contact our staff at the Wilson Medical Institute or schedule a virtual appointment to learn more about our program (include “Pre-Med Post-Bacc” in the purpose of visit.)
