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Prepare for your Career in Healthcare
The Premedical and Pre-Health Studies Certificate is a post-baccalaureate program intended for students that have already completed a bachelor’s degree, and need additional preparation to have a competitive application for medical school or other healthcare professional programs. It provides a broad-based premedical/pre-health background and prepares students to pursue advanced degrees in medicine as well as other healthcare-related fields.
The certificate integrates comprehensive, regularly scheduled premedical advising with professional development courses and courses that cover fundamental concepts in the biological, physical, and social sciences required for admission into medical school or other health professional schools, and/or in preparation for standardized professional healthcare program admission tests (e.g., MCAT, DAT, GRE, PA-CAT).
Premedical and Pre-Health Studies Certificate Curriculum and Courses
To earn the certificate, students must complete a minimum of 24 credit hours. However, the program is designed to be highly flexible – with the average number of credits being 30. Students will work with a professional advisor to tailor the program to their needs. The program can be completed in 1-2 years.
- BIO/MBI 116 Biological Concepts: Structure, Function, Cellular, and Molecular Biology
- BIO 201 Human Anatomy
- BIO 305 Human Physiology
- CHM 242/245 Organic Chemistry/Organic Chemistry Lab
- CHM 432 (preferred) Fundamentals of Biochemistry or CHM 332 Outlines of Biochemistry
- PMD 301 Navigating Healthcare Professional School Admissions
Admission Requirements
On a rolling basis, applicants are evaluated based on their previous academic record (3.2 GPA minimum), personal statement, evidence of math competency (standardized test scores such as the SAT or ACT and/or college-level math coursework), motivation, experience in medicine, and personal qualities.
Application Materials
- Academic transcript and a minimum 3.2 G.P.A
- Two (2) letters of recommendation (academic or professional):
- These letters should be from individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic qualifications, work ethic, and leadership skills
- Evidence of math competency:
- Acceptable evidence includes any of the following:
- ACT math score
- SAT math score
- A list of math courses taken as an undergraduate
- Acceptable evidence includes any of the following:
- Personal Statement
Prior Coursework
If a student has already completed a core course, they do not have to take the course again. Also, if a student has already completed several core courses prior to entering the program such that they have fewer than 24 credit hours of core courses remaining, they may take elective courses to satisfy the required minimum of 24 credit hours.
Students may elect to repeat a course taken prior to entering the program for a variety of reasons. It may be that the student is not satisfied with their grade, or the course was taken several years ago. Those students considering this option should discuss this with their pre-health professions advisor.
Advising Focus
Specialized Advising
- In consultation with the advisor, students will develop the best program of study for their needs. Students may also take additional elective coursework with the advisor’s approval.
- It’s important to remember that students often exceed the minimum requirements to position themselves as strong candidates. Meeting regularly with the Pre-Health Professions Advisor is encouraged.
Growth Year Assistance
- During the growth year (the year after finishing the certificate program in which one applies to and interviews for professional school), the Mallory-Wilson Center will continue to provide advising opportunities, including application review and mock interviews.
- For some students, it may be beneficial to get involved in any combination of activities, including a master’s degree, such as the 12-month Biomedical Science M.M.Sc. at Miami, that will enhance academic credentials and provide clinical opportunities. These activities may also include clinical exposure, research, or involvement in community service. Students in the certificate will be able to discuss these options during their individualized advising sessions.
Additional Considerations
- Opportunities for shadowing, volunteering, and research while completing the certificate can be explored with the Mallory-Wilson Center and program faculty.
Admission and Funding
This is Where Your Journey to Miami University Begins
Explore what it means to be a graduate student at Miami University, where students prepare to go anywhere and everywhere. We’ll be here to help every step of the way as you prepare for college admission, enrollment, and success.
Contact Us
Graduate Admission
513-529-GRAD (4723)
[email protected]
Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education
Tailyn Walborn, Assistant Director and Pre-Health Professions Advisor
Pearson Hall 106
700 East High Street
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-3737
[email protected]