Note: We have other programs available for part-time study and for students with some science background. Schedule an advising appointment with our program manager to learn more.
Change Careers with the Postbaccalaureate Pre-Health Program at CSUF
Regardless of your academic background, Cal State Fullerton’s Pre-Health Professions Postbaccalaureate Program helps you become a competitive professional health care school applicant.
Our Career Changer Program is designed for students who have no science background (Biology, Chemistry, Physics). You can choose between a full-time or part-time schedule.
If you have completed at least one year of general biology and one year of general chemistry, the full-time Academic Finisher Program allows you to complete your remaining professional school requirements in one year.
Visit our Schedule page to learn more about the differences between programs.
Information Sessions for the PreHealth Program at CSUF
To learn more about the program benefits and schedule, visit our Information Session page to reserve a spot for an upcoming session.
Applications for Fall 2024 are closed.
Fall 2025 application opens October 1, 2024. Learn more about applying on our apply page.
See What Our Pre-Health Program Alumni Are Doing!
“I am very proud to have been a student at CSUF. They allowed me to flourish in ways I never thought possible.”
- Manpreet Luthra
Manpreet’s story"I was also drawn to the fact that the program is cohort-based, as I wanted to be among like-minded individuals that could provide a built-in support system."
- Chanel Labasan
Chanel’s storyAlumni StoriesCSUF's Pre-Health Program At a Glance:
Area of study: Advanced chemistry, biology and physics courses; admissions test and application preparation.
Ideal for: Students with bachelor’s degrees in non-science fields who want to become competitive applicants for medical, dental, veterinary, optometry, PA and pharmacy professional school programs.
Program format: On campus (full- or part-time)
Number of courses: 12 (minimum of 43 units approved course work)
Program length: 2 years (full-time student); 3 years (part-time student)
Cost: $525 per unit (fees are subject to change at any time)