Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical — Boston
If you are interested in the medical field and applying to a graduate medical, dental, osteopathic, veterinary, physician assistant, nursing or physical therapy program, the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical certificate program can help you gain the credentials you need to get there.
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From real-world case studies to employer-based projects, we prepare you to manage what comes next.
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Overview
If you already hold an undergraduate degree and are interested in pursuing a career in the medical field, then the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical certificate program may be ideal for you. Enabling you to enhance your existing academic record by completing pre-medical courses, this innovative program prepares you to successfully apply to a medical, dental, osteopathic, veterinary, physician assistant, nursing, physical therapy, or other program. With a foundation at Northeastern, you will be prepared for success in your graduate program.
Designed for students who require all or most of the basic pre-medical courses, or students who want to re-take courses they previously have done poorly in. This program offers one-on-one advising, tutoring, success coaching, and other academic support services to support you along the journey to a career in the medical field.
Note: For information on receiving a letter packet, please see below.
Get Set With a Custom Course Plan
Please note: The following is a sample curriculum and is subject to change. Enrolled students should reference the academic catalog for current program requirements.
General Requirements
Students should check with the school(s) and programs of their choice to determine which courses they need to apply for admittance. Additional work in biology, the behavioral sciences, clinical experience, or research experience may be recommended by different schools.
Required Courses:
Complete at least eight of the following:
Mathematics
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| 3.00 |
Biology
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| 3.00 | ||
| 1.00 |
Chemistry
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| 1.00 | ||
| 3.00 | ||
| 1.00 | ||
| 3.00 | ||
| 1.00 | ||
| 3.00 | ||
| 1.00 |
Physics
| 3.00 | ||
| 1.00 | ||
| 3.00 | ||
| 1.00 |
Psychology
| 3.00 |
Students and alumni of the Northeastern University Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate program must complete the requirements for certificate, earning a minimum grade of C in all eight courses, by the conclusion of the Summer 1 semester of the application year, to qualify for a Letter Packet. For more information about the requirements for the Letter Packet, please go to: https://undergraduate.northeastern.edu/prehealth/applying/requesting-letters/.
Now Let's Talk Admissions
You know where you are headed and you've seen how our program will lead you there. So let's get going. Here's what you need to know before you enroll.
Application Requirements
- Online application
- Official undergraduate degree documentation
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language
Financing Requirements
Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.
Military Discount Active U.S. servicemembers and their spouses are eligible to receive an amended tuition rate of $250/semester hour for our Bachelor Completion Programs. Northeastern is committed to making education within reach and affordable for our military students.
Cost and Tuition
Application Deadlines
The deadlines below are recommended; however, admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis and applications submitted after these deadlines will still be considered for the upcoming term.
The domestic deadlines below allow time for those transferring credits. More details.
Domestic Application Deadlines
International Application Deadlines*
*International deadlines are only applicable if the program is F1 compliant.