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. 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.
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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.
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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: $500 per unit (fees are subject to change at any time)