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Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate Program

Program overview

 

🩺 Designed for career changers and aspiring physicians
Provides the prerequisite coursework needed to apply to medical school.

🩺 Comprehensive premed preparation at St. Francis College
All required premedical courses are taught by our dedicated faculty, offering a strong academic foundation and personalized support.

🩺 Clear pathway to medical school
Graduates who successfully complete the program and earn a qualifying MCAT score are eligible to apply to medical school, with the opportunity to secure a seat at St. George’s University School of Medicine.

🩺 Mission-driven education
Advances St. Francis College’s mission by promoting a profession rooted in healing, compassion, and academic excellence.

🩺 Attainable, high-quality program
Enables students to complete MCAT-related coursework in a supportive setting at a cost more manageable than many comparable postbaccalaureate programs. Total price of program: $35,000 all included (tuition: $700 per credit for 50 credits, MCAT preparation, fees, premedical and admissions advisement)

🩺 Flexible online and hybrid options
Supports working professionals and students outside the New York City area, making the journey to medical school more attainable without putting life on hold.

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

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

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

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Postbaccalaureate Premedical Certificate Program reflects St. Francis College’s commitment to healing, compassion, and academic excellence—values at the heart of a career in medicine.

 

🩺 Affordable, accessible preparation

Complete MCAT prerequisite coursework at an approximate total cost of $35,000, making it more affordable than many traditional postbaccalaureate programs.

🩺 Flexible online and hybrid formats

Choose online and hybrid course options designed to fit real-life schedules and needs.

🩺 Built for working professionals and career changers

Ideal for working professionals, career changers, and students outside the New York City area.

🩺 Supportive, high-quality experience

A supportive learning environment that helps keep medical school within reach, whether you’re balancing a full-time job or transitioning into medicine.

Assistant Dean of Science Education & Director of STEM Resources

Noemi Rivera

Associate Vice President and Director of Marketing and External Affairs

Ali Scott

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