Pre-Health and Samuel Merritt University Partnership

Through this partnership, eligible students may be considered for:

• Direct entry to select graduate programs
• Guaranteed interviews for select programs
• Priority or additional admissions consideration

The level of consideration varies by program. Admission is not guaranteed.

Samuel Merritt University offers pathways for Pre-Health students into select programs, including:

• Occupational therapy
• Podiatric medicine
• Physical therapy
• Physician assistant studies
• Pre-licensure nursing programs

Program availability and requirements are set by Samuel Merritt University and may change.

To participate in the partnership, you must:

• Be enrolled in the SFSU Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program or have completed it within the past two years
• Remain in good academic standing
• Complete all required prerequisite coursework
• Meet all Samuel Merritt University admissions and application requirements

You must apply through the appropriate centralized application service and follow standard admissions timelines.

• You apply directly to Samuel Merritt University using their required application system.
• Your application fee is waived when you apply through the partnership.
• Samuel Merritt University makes all final admissions decisions.
• If admitted, you are subject to Samuel Merritt University’s academic and conduct policies.

For program-specific requirements, application details and admissions criteria, visit the Samuel Merritt University partnership page.

If you have questions about eligibility or advising support, contact SFSU Pre-Health staff at pbadmit@sfsu.edu.