Health Professions (Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

About the Program

This post-baccalaureate program is designed for persons who have completed a bachelor’s degree and want to pursue a career in the health professions. The program prepares students for admission to schools of dentistry, medicine, osteopathy, optometry, audiology, podiatry, veterinary medicine, physician assistant and other health-related fields.

A candidate should have a distinguished undergraduate college record with an overall GPA of at least 3.0.. These tests are normally taken in the spring of the junior year. Most students spend two years at Arcadia University, taking two to four courses each semester and during the summer session.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of our students who completed the program, and other important information, view Gainful Employment information. View current tuition costs.

Requirements for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in the Health Professions

(Variable credits depending on a student’s preparation)

The minimum recommendation of the American Medical Association includes the following courses:

• BI 101 General Biology I
• BI 102 General Biology II
• BI 211 Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
• CH 101 General Chemistry I
• CH 201 Organic Chemistry I
• CH 102 General Chemistry II
• CH 202 Organic Chemistry II
• MA 201 Calculus I
• PH 201 Fundamental Concepts of Physics I
• PH 211 Conceptual Physics I
• PH 212 Conceptual Physics II

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• Students choose additional courses in consultation with their adviser. In view of the diverse backgrounds of students entering the program, the coursework and time required are individualized. Students who plan to enter careers in the health professions elect coursework in their chosen field, such as pre-med or pre-nursing.

  In addition to the minimum science courses, a strong background in liberal arts and social sciences is recommended.