As one of the multiple post-baccalaureate programs offered at Rockhurst University, the post-bacc pre-medical program provides future physicians with the foundational coursework, standardized test preparation and real-world experience necessary for a successful medical school application.
Program Overview
If you have completed a baccalaureate program in any discipline and now wish to fulfill science requirements for medical school, then the post-baccalaureate pre-medical program at Rockhurst is for you.
Learning outcomes
- Students in Rockhurst’s pre-med post-bacc program receive the quality science education and academic advising needed to pursue a career path in health sciences such as medicine, dentistry or as a physician assistant.
- Students receive education in fundamental areas including general biology, general chemistry, physics, as well as organic chemistry.
Program Outcomes
- Successful students in the pre-med post-bacc program are granted a certificate of completion. A cumulative GPA of 3.3 must be maintained to continue in the program.
- Graduates are prepared to continue their education in the health care industry; a high-demand, lucrative career path.
Course Map
Degree and class descriptions and requirements can be found by clicking on the course catalog listing below:
Additional Degree Info
- Students in the pre-med post-bacc program develop individual plans with academic advisor and program director Laura Salem, Ph.D. Advising meetings take place every semester ensuring students meet their medical school requirements.
- Pre-med post-bacc program students have the opportunity to shadow physicians, participate in clinical volunteering and interview with the Rockhurst pre-health advisory committee to receive feedback on application materials before submitting their medical school applications.
Rockhurst has agreements in place with both local and regional medical schools for outstanding pre-medical students to gain early admission into medical school. Each program has a unique set of criteria.
- Kansas City University
- University of Missouri-Kansas City Medical Scholars Program
- ATSU-KCOM Still Scholars Early Acceptance Program
Students interested in early acceptance programs must meet rigorous academic standards along with leadership, service, and professional development criteria. It is strongly advised that students identify a program in their first semester freshman year and contact Dr. Annie Lee, director of the scholars programs at annie.lee@rockhurst.edu.
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