Pre-Health Professions
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Prepare for medical school, dental school, physician assistant programs and other health professions with San Francisco State University’s Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program. Designed for career changers and academic enhancers, the program offers structured coursework, personalized advising and a supportive cohort experience to help you become a competitive applicant for health professional schools.
Two Tracks
Choose the path that fits your goals with Career Changer and Academic Enhancer Tracks designed to support students from a variety of academic backgrounds. Complete prerequisite science courses, strengthen your academic record with upper-division electives or combine both based on your application needs.
Guaranteed Enrollment
Stay on track with reserved seats in required courses offered specifically for post-baccalaureate students. Avoid the uncertainty of competing for high-demand classes.
Advising
Receive personalized support and one-on-one guidance from experienced advisors who help you navigate course planning, applications, committee letters and the health professions school admissions process.
Community
Join a supportive cohort community where students motivate and support one another throughout the program while building connections with peers who share similar goals and experiences.
Career Development
Strengthen your application through professional development workshops, colloquia and MCAT preparation resources designed to help you build the skills and confidence needed for the next step in your healthcare career.
What Graduates Say
My college GPA was not particularly strong, and I recognized I needed to strengthen it before applying to medical school again. SFSU Post-Bac was able to provide the classes and experiences to help me become a stronger applicant in every way for medical school.
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