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Pre-Health
Postbaccaluareate Program

extension.fullerton.edu/prehealth/

Learn more and register for the program

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Health professionals doing health-activities.

Time Commitment:

1-2 Years

Cost:

$525 per unit

Location:

CSUF Main Campus

Our program has tracks customized to your background. Our Career Changer track is for students with few or no undergraduate science courses, and is designed to last five semesters. Our Academic Finishers track is for students with some science coursework, and is designed to last three semesters.

Our experienced faculty has a proven record of developing competitive professional school candidates. Graduates of our program have gone on to schools like UCLA, USC, Dartmouth and Columbia. Your cost will vary based on the courses you need to complete. Approximate cost for five full-time semesters is $21,000.

Tuition is subject to change at any time without notice.

The Pre-Health Post-Bac program is a full-time, in-person program at our main campus in Fullerton. As part of our cohort model, you and your fellow students will follow the same class schedule throughout the program, and your courses will be guaranteed.

You're already a great candidate - we'll make you better

When it comes to something as competitive as a career in health care, being able to show a diverse and well-rounded background is an advantage. As someone who's studied in art, literature, economics or some other non-science field, you already stand out.

You're a talented individual with a strong academic background - we will supplement that talent with the right courses to prepare you for professional school and beyond. you can complete our program in just one or two years, all within a tight-knit cohort of fellow students and our vibrant overall campus community.

Courses in the Pre-Health Professions Postbaccalaureate Program are designed to help you not only get into professional school, but also scueed once you are there. You will consult with our Health Professions Academic Advisor to develop your own program of study, which will include a minimum of 43 units of approved coursework. Most of your courses will be required or highly recommended by the professional schools, and th eothers are improtant for standardized test preparation.

Career Changer

Your trajectory might vary based on your undergraduate credits. Below is a five-semester sample schedule:

Year 1

  • Fall semester: BIOL 151,
    CHEM 120A, PHYS 211/211L
  • Spring semester: BIOL 152,
    CHEM 120B, PHYS 212/212L
  • Summer semester:
    CHEM 301A, CHEM 301B, CHEM 306A

Year 2

  • Fall semester: BIOL elective,
    CHEM 421
  • Spring semester: Three (3) or
    more units selected from list of
    electives; admissions test,
    applications for professional
    schools.

Academic Finisher

Your trajectory might vary based on your undergraduate credits. Below is a one-year three-semester sample schedule:

  • Summer semester: CHEM 301A, CHEM 301B, CHEM 306A
    Your trajectory might vary based on your undergraduate credits. Below is a one-year,
    three-semester sample schedule:
  • Fall semester: CHEM 421, Biology elective
  • Spring semester: Three (3) or more units selected from list of electives;
    admissions test, applications for professional schools

Additional Program Benefits

  • Advising support for issues related to the health professions
  • Standardized test preparation courses included
  • Linkage program agreements with professional schools that can help you save time and money
    during the application process