The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies prepares students for medical school (MD, DO, DPM and equivalent degree programs)
Admission Requirements
- Complete the Admission Requirements for Post-Baccalaureate Certificates.
- Complete a baccalaureate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a faculty member of the Alaska WWAMI School of Medical Education’s Pre-Medical Advising Committee to the UAA Office of Admissions.
Special Considerations
- Post-Baccalaureate certificates are subject to specific restrictions on the use of transfer credits. See Post-Baccalaureate Policies for details.
- Students who have not completed the necessary prerequisites for courses listed in the certificate requirements as part of their earlier baccalaureate degree program or other studies will need to complete those prerequisite courses in order to take the relevant courses listed in the certificate requirements.
- Students interested in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies should consult with a faculty member of the Alaska WWAMI School of Medical Education’s Pre-Medical Advising Committee before enrolling in this program. A letter of recommendation will be provided to interested students following this consultation.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete the General University Requirements for Post-Baccalaureate Certificates.
- Complete the following major requirements with a minimum grade of C:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| BIOL A242 | Fundamentals of Cell Biology 1 | 3 |
| or BIOL A252 | Principles of Genetics | |
| CHEM A321 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM A441 | Principles of Biochemistry I | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete 15 credits of electives from the following: | 15 | |
| Alaska Native Perspectives | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Principles and Methods in Biology | ||
| Fundamentals of Cell Biology | ||
| Experiential Learning: Cell Biology and Genetics | ||
| Principles of Genetics | ||
| Principles of Animal Physiology | ||
| Behavioral Endocrinology | ||
| Neurophysiology | ||
| Human Genome | ||
| Immunology | ||
| Individual Research 2 | ||
| Human Gross Anatomy | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| General Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
| Organic Chemistry II | ||
| Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Principles of Biochemistry II | ||
| Individual Research 2 | ||
| Advanced Nutrition 2 | ||
| Social and Cultural Determinants of Health | ||
| Health Education: Theory and Practice | ||
| Forensic Science and Criminal Justice | ||
| Substance Use and Crime | ||
| College Algebra for Calculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
or MATH A251F | F.A.T. Calculus I | |
| Calculus II | ||
or MATH A252F | F.A.T. Calculus II | |
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Microbial Biology | ||
| Experiential Learning: Microbial Biology | ||
| Microbial Physiology | ||
| Virology | ||
| Biomedical Ethics | ||
| College Physics I | ||
| College Physics II | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Lifespan Development | ||
| Psychopathology | ||
| Behavioral Neuroscience | ||
| Individual Research 2 | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Stratification | ||
| Sociology of Gender | ||
| Applied Statistics for the Sciences | ||
| Human Behavior in the Social Environment | ||
| Introduction to Child Welfare | ||
| Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | ||
Advisor approved elective | ||
| Total | 24 | |
- 1
BIOL A242 and BIOL A252 can only count towards the credit requirement in one area. They cannot be counted towards both the core requirement and the elective credit requirement.
- 2
In combined total, no more than 6 credits of BIOL A498, CHEM A498, and PSY A498 can count toward the 24 credits required for graduation. Additional credits can be taken but will not count toward this certificate.
A minimum of 24 credits is required for the certificate, of which 15 credits must be upper-division.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the core concepts in organic chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, including molecular genetics, and cell biology.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the core concepts associated with the disciplines that are assessed as part of the Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT that is administered by the Association of American Medical Colleges.
- Demonstrate the successful completion of the majority of the pre-requisite courses required for admission to the MD program administered by the Alaska WWAMI School of Medical Education.