Pre-Health Specialized Studies

Eligibility

This selective program offers an outstanding array of upper-level science courses, along with academic counseling services, to candidates who are interested in strengthening their academic record. Successful applicants have a B or higher average in their undergraduate work and have demonstrated abilities in standardized test taking, e.g. MCATs, SATs, GREs, etc. Students in Pre-Health Specialized Studies are expected to have worked or volunteered in a clinical setting or in another service-related capacity prior to application. A clear understanding of the challenges and satisfactions of working in healthcare is critical.

Curriculum

Penn's Post-Bac Pre-Health program offers an unusually diverse roster of evening courses in biology and neuroscience, taught by outstanding faculty. Special Science students may also choose day courses offered in the College of Arts and Sciences. Courses are offered on a rotating basis and not all courses are offered each semester. Selected courses may be offered in an online format. In recent semesters, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Immunobiology, and Cell Biology and Biochemistry have been offered both on campus and online. Recent offerings have included:

• Advanced Cell Biology
• Molecular Biology and Genetics
• Clinical Research in Emergency Medicine
• Histology
• Immunobiology
• Vertebrate Physiology
• Biochemisty

Search our Course Guide for more information on available courses.