Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate Program
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Semester | Course |
Fall 2026 Term A | BIO 1140/BIO 1140L: Anatomy & Physiology I (lecture and lab) |
Fall 2026 Term B | BIO 1141/BIO 1141L: Anatomy & Physiology II (lecture and lab) |
Spring 2027 Term A | BIO 1201/BIO 1201L: General Biology I (lecture and 3-day in person lab) CHE 1201/CHE 1201L: General Chemistry I (lecture and 3-day in person lab) |
Spring 2027 Term B | CHE 1202/CHE 1202L: General Chemistry II (lecture and lab) |
Summer 2027 Term A | CHE 2101/CHE 2101L: Organic Chemistry I (lecture and lab) |
Summer 2027 Term B | CHE 2102/CHE 2102L: Organic Chemistry II (lecture and lab) SFC 1103: Learning Strategies for Pre-Professional Programs |
Fall 2027 Term A | CHE 3001/CHE 3001L: Biochemistry (lecture and lab) |
Fall 2027 Term B | PHY 2001/PHY 2001L: General Physics (lecture and lab) |
Spring 2028 Term A | PSY 3409: Abnormal Psychology |
Spring 2028 Term B | MAT 2301: Statistics |
In order to secure a seat to SGU School of Medicine, the following requirements must be met:
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Earn a C or better in required courses
• Minimum 493 on the MCAT
• Meet English proficiency requirements
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PLO 1. Apply chemistry, physics, and math concepts to biology.
PLO 2. Apply appropriate mathematical concepts to science.
PLO 3. Apply concepts from across multiple fields within biology, such as ecology, evolution,
molecular, cellular, micro, and organismal biology.
PLO 4. Explain the structure, properties, and reactions of chemicals and biomolecules.
PLO 5. Apply appropriate safety principles when conducting scientific experiments.
PLO 6. Analyze data gathered through experiments or public data repositories.
PLO 7. Evaluate orally and in written work scientific data obtained by experiment.
PLO 8. Explain different physical phenomena.
PLO 9. Use data to make and test hypotheses, and draw general conclusions.
PLO 10. Develop skills necessary to complete an MD program.
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
The Postbaccalaureate Premedical Certificate Program will require 50 credits.
Course | Course Title | Credits |
SFC 1103 | Learning Strategies for Preprofessional Programs | 3 |
BIO 1201 & 1201L | General Biology I & Lab | 5 (3 & 2) |
BIO 1140 & 1140L | Anatomy and Physiology I & Lab | 4 (3 & 1) |
BIO 1141 & 1141L | Anatomy and Physiology II & Lab | 4 (3 & 1) |
CHE 1201 & 1201L | Gen Chemistry I & Lab | 5 (4 & 1) |
CHE 1202 & 1202 L | Gen Chemistry II & Lab | 5 (4 & 1) |
CHE 2101 & 2101L | Org Chemistry I & Lab | 5 (4 & 1) |
CHE 2102 & 2102 L | Org Chemistry II & Lab | 5 (4 & 1) |
CHE 3001 & 3001L | Biochemistry & Lab | 4 (3 & 1) |
MAT 2301 | Statistics | 3 |
PHY 2001 & 2001L | General Physics I & Lab | 4 (3 & 1) |
PSY 3409 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |