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Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program

Application Timeline

Applications for the class of 2026 will open on September 2, 2024

  • The application cycle for the class of 2025-2026 will open September 2, 2024
  • Applications must be submitted by PostBacCAS no later than 8:59pm PST on January 20,  2025. 
  • Applicants will be notified by late February regarding interviews.
  • Interviews will be held primarily in March, and notifications of acceptance will be sent in April.
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Why Apply to UCSD?

The MCAT Made Easier

Whether you learn better in a small group or an online prep course, we have you covered. Each student works with their advisor to determine the best approach for them.

Sunny San Diego

Enjoy world class beaches, acclaimed restaurants and limitless outdoor activities - all within minutes of campus.

We'll Show You the Way

Through a combination of a supportive learning community, individual advising and mentorship opportunities, each Post Bacc Premed student receives a personal approach to their medical school objectives.

Your Team

One of the foundations for success in life is an individual support system. In the UC San Diego Post Bacc Premed Program, that foundation consists of your advisors, faculty and administrative staff.

Why UC San Diego?

The UC San Diego Post Bacc Premed Program is designed to offer students much more than just academic record enhancement.

Let the Students Speak

Our faculty and staff can tell you all about the program but take a moment to see what our students have to say.

Unrivaled Inclusive Excellence

The Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program has been awarded for being a champion of equity, diversity, and inclusion at UC San Diego.

Give the Gift of Kindness

Support the UC San Diego Extended Studies Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program (PBPM) Gift Fund. Your donation will provide PBPM Scholarships to disadvantaged students and those with financial need. The scholarship application will focus on six areas of disadvantages and the selection process will be determined by the PBPM Admissions Committee. These scholarships will assist with reducing tuition costs and supporting our mission of increasing the number of diversified physicians nationally. Your contribution is greatly appreciated.


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5 Reasons to Choose UC San Diego's Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program

Personalized Advising

Personalized Advising

One-on-one advising to ensure your performance and application portfolio are as strong as possible. Each advisor is a UC San Diego School of Medicine faculty member with extensive admissions committee experience.


Foundational Coursework

Foundational Coursework

Upper-division Biological Sciences courses recommended by the program advisors help you prove that you can excel in a rigorous and scientific environment.


Academic and Peer Support

Academic and Peer Support

Office hours with faculty, tutoring and Q & A sessions with past cohort members and/or current medical students reinforce your efforts to learn. Support and camaraderie define the cohort's culture as students live, work and play together.

Skill Building

Skill Building

Informational and interactive workshops help you prepare for medical school. Topics include application strategies, personal statement writing, mock MMI's, interview skills and finding the medical school that's right for you.

MCAT Preparation

MCAT Preparation

In-person and online courses, as well as intensive study sessions called “bootcamps”, help you meet the demands of the MCAT.

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