Admission requirements

Like any professional school, admission to our program is competitive and will be based on a number of factors, including your undergraduate GPA, grades in the required prerequisites and letters of recommendation. All applicants, however, must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a non-science-based discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) from an accredited institution. Exceptions are considered for science majors if it has been at least five years since your graduation.
• Minimum GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester units attempted.
• Good standing at the last college attended.
• For applicants that are Pre-PA, Completion of one of the following:
  • Pre-Calculus or calculus (equivalent to CSUF's MATH 125 or MATH 130) with a minimum grade of B (must be completed by December 20, 2026 for a spring admission or June 15, 2027 for a fall admission).
  • Introductory Chemistry (equivalent to CSUF's CHEM 115) with a minimum grade of B (must be completed by Decembeer 20, 2026 for a spring admission or June 15, 2027 for a fall admission).
• For applicants that are Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, Pre-Vet or Pre-Optometry: Completion of a pre-calculus or calculus course (equivalent to CSUF's MATH 125 or MATH 130) with a minimum grade of B (must be completed by December 20, 2026 for a spring admission or June 15, 2027 for a fall admission).

Clinical volunteer work and/or shadowing in a healthcare setting is highly recommended. If you are economically and/or educationally disadvantaged, you should indicate this on your application.

"Working at a local clinic, getting involved with the American Medical Student Association and traveling to Kenya to volunteer at a hospital were are all important experiences I had during the certificate program, which gave me insight about the health care field. The Health Professions Advising office does a great job in making sure pre-med students extend beyond just the academics."

- Quianna Lium, Western University of Health Sciences

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