How do I qualify for admission?
Admission to this rigorous program is selective to help ensure your success. To qualify for admission you will need:
- a bachelor's degree in non-life science from an accredited college or university (or a science degree that is more than five years old)
- a strong academic record, with a college level GPA of 3.0 or better
- strong motivation for going into the medical field, as described in a personal statement on the application
- volunteer work or related experience in the healthcare field (at least 100 hours)
Prerequisites: An undergraduate precalculus course is required prior to enrollment.
Candidates may be contacted by telephone for additional questions or for an interview.
When should I apply?
The next cohort of students in this program will start in January 2014 and will finish in December 2014. Admission will occur on a rolling basis, with applications being accepted now for admission to the 2014 cohort. Admission is competitive and limited to twenty-five students per year; therefore, we strongly suggest that you apply as early as possible.
How does the application process work?
You must complete the following:
- the application for the Accelerated Undergraduate Postbaccalaureate Medical Sciences Certificate program
- an undergraduate nondegree enrollment form (if you are registering for the first time at Penn State),
and send along with: - sealed official transcripts from all institutions previously attended
- three letters of reference
- a current résumé and
- an application fee (check for $35.00 made out to Penn State University)
Please send all correspondence and transcripts to:
Continuing Education
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Road
Media, PA 19063
Telephone: 610.892.1300
Fax: 610.892.1320
Email: ce@bw.psu.edu
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Continuing Education
Penn State Brandywine
25 Yearsley Mill Rd.
Media, Pa. 19063
610-892-1300
ce@bw.psu.edu