Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program
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.
All programs and initiatives coordinated by UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies and its units are designed and implemented in full compliance with Proposition 209 and the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy.
Proposition 209
University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy
5 Reasons to Choose UC San Diego's
Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program
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
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
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
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
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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