Post Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program

Dominican University’s Department of Natural Sciences offers all the science courses required for admission to all health professional schools.  Students who have completed a Bachelor of Science degree at Dominican or other institutions, but have not completed the necessary science requirements or need to re-take the prerequisites may complete these courses at Dominican in preparation for application to health professional schools. Required courses in biology, chemistry and physics as well as upper level post-bac only courses are available.  Through consultation with the Post-Bac Advisor the curriculum is customized to meet the individual needs of each student.  The program offers medical internships at Rush Oak Park Hospital.  Under the direction of the medical staff the students get a first-hand opportunity to observe surgeries and other medical procedures in a number of medical disciplines.  MCAT review sessions will be available to students preparing for the examination. Letters of recommendation by committee will be provided upon student request at the time of application.

Please click here to access the online application for this program, and indicate that you are a 'Certificate' student. 

Program Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with
  a minimum GPA of 3.25
  
• A minimum GPA of 2.75 in science courses
  

Application Procedures:

• Students must submit an official application that includes a formal statement of interest
  
• An official transcript from the degree conferring institution
• Two letters of recommendation: At least one letter must be from a person who is able to evaluate the student’s academic performance
• A current resume
• An interview with the faculty representative for the pre-medical program

Please address all documents to:

The Office of Undergraduate Admission
Dominican University
7900 West Division Street
River Forest, IL 60305

Program Curriculum

Students will fulfill the following requirements in the program:

• A two-semester sequence of general biology
• A two-semester sequence of general chemistry
• A two-semester sequence of organic chemistry
• A two-semester sequence of physics
• A two-semester sequence of advanced anatomy and advanced physiology biology 455 (internship)
• Admitted students will also have access to a Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) preparation course
• Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.35 to remain in the program

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