Overview

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program challenges students in advanced level graduate course work, works to improve MCAT scores, helps develop an understanding of careers in the health professions, provides diverse clinical experiences, improves communication skills through mock interviews and writing workshops, improves study methods, and assists in improving strategies for developing successful applications to professional health programs.

The program includes graduate courses in biochemistry, human biology, epidemiology, and fundamental of public health. Additionally, the program includes didactic course work in medical terminology, human anatomy, critical thinking/problem solving, MCAT preparation and community health service. A minimum of 30 hours of academic credit is included in the certificate curriculum (maximum credit hours attainable = 36 hours).

Applying to the Program

Students who satisfactorily meet and pass all course requirements in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program with an overall grade point average of at least 3.0, will be granted a certificate of program completion. Receipt of the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate at Morehouse School of Medicine does not guarantee admission to either the medical or graduate programs, however, all students who meet the minimum GPA of 3.2 and a minimum MCAT score of 24 will be guaranteed an interview to any program and will follow the regular cycle and process of MSM admissions review.

There is one admissions cycle for the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program each year starting with the fall semester.  Applications should be submitted through the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs.

COMPLETE APPLICATION HERE
Deadline: May 1
Start Date: August 13

Admission Requirements

• A 4-year baccalaureate degree or the equivalent from an accredited undergraduate institution in the U.S. or an equivalent international institution
• Satisfactory completion of all of the following courses:

• General Biology w/laboratory (one year)
• General Chemistry w/laboratory (one year)
• Organic Chemistry w/laboratory (one year)
• General Physics w/laboratory (one year)
• College level Mathematics (one year)
• English (including composition) (one year)
[One academic year is equivalent to either two semesters or three quarters. The required prerequisite courses should not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis. An accepted applicant is responsible for completing all prerequisite coursework prior to matriculation in the certificate program. It should be understood that students who are accepted, but have not graduated prior to acceptance to the certificate program, will be denied admission if they fail to successfully complete all required courses and maintain a good record of scholastic performance and conduct during the period following acceptance.]


• Demonstrated commitment to medicine and service to the underserved
• Minimum total GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; minimum BCPM of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale
• MCAT score range of 15-22 (a verbal reasoning score of not less than 5)

• Evidence of community service and interest in medicine or public health professions careers
• An official transcript from each college or university that has been attended
• Release of all previous official MCAT scores
• Three letters of recommendation, at least two from undergraduate science instructors
• Interview with the Admissions Committee

Curriculum

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