Basic Sciences for Health Professions Post-Bachelor’s Certificate: Post-Bachelor’s Pre-Med

NY State Program Code: 31671
HEGIS Code: 4902.00
CIP Code: 30.0101

(24-36 credits)

The College of Professional and Continuing Studies’ Certificate in Basic Sciences for Health Professions is specifically designed for students who want to pursue a career in medicine but did not complete the required science courses in their undergraduate degree program. The goal of the program is to help this special group of students get accepted into the school of their choice in order to pursue a career in medicine. Throughout the program, students receive personalized academic and application advisement through the Office of Pre-Professional Advisement and Fellowships. Prior to enrolling, students may transfer a maximum of 12 credits into the certificate program.  Candidates for this program must have completed at least 24 credits. Prior Learning credits cannot be applied to undergraduate certificates.

Application Requirements

Applications are reviewed by the by Adelphi Office of Admissions and the Dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies. The following are required for application to the program:

• Completed College of Professional and Continuing Studies application and fee
• Three letters of recommendation
  • One from undergraduate faculty highlighting academic abilities
  • One from work or volunteer organization highlighting leadership skills
  • One personal reference highlighting interest in medicine
• Transcripts from all previously attended colleges (unofficial transcripts are acceptable upon application, but official transcripts required before program completion)
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher ACT or SAT scores (unofficial upon application; official before program completion)
• Essay detailing why you want to pursue a career in the health professions