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Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Program - Apply by March 1 for Summer

Get ready for medical school or another health professional program with SFSU's Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate program. Designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree, the program helps you complete prerequisite courses, take upper-division electives or a mix of both. You’ll work with a pre-health advisor to build a course plan that fits your academic path.

Summer Application Period

  • Opens: October 1
  • Deadline: March 1 at 8:59 p.m. PT (11:59 p.m. ET)

Who Should Apply for Summer Admission

  • Career Changer Track (CCT): Best for applicants who have not yet taken General Chemistry I.
  • Academic Enhancer Track (AET): Open to all applicants.

Apply by March 1

Submit your summer application by the deadline to be considered for admission.

Summer Pre-Health Application

Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Program - Apply by April 15 for Fall

Are you planning to apply to medical school or another health professional program? 

SFSU’s Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate program helps you strengthen your academic record and complete prerequisite courses. The program is designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and want to prepare for U.S. health professional schools.

You’ll work with a pre-health advisor to choose the right courses for your goals, whether that means prerequisites, upper-division electives or both.

Fall Application Period

  • Opens: October 1
  • Deadline: April 15 at 8:59 p.m. PT (11:59 p.m. ET)

Who Should Apply for Fall Admission

  • Career Changer Track (CCT): You must have completed General Chemistry I at the major’s level and one college-level math course. If you have not taken General Chemistry I, consider applying for the summer cycle.
  • Academic Enhancer Track (AET): Open to all applicants.

Apply by April 15

Submit your application for fall admission by the deadline to be considered for the program.

Fall Pre-Health Application

Pre-Health Workshop: Finding Clinical Experience

Learn how to find meaningful clinical opportunities in healthcare.

In this virtual workshop, you will:

  • Hear strategies from a panel of pre-health students on finding work or volunteer roles in clinical settings
  • Understand the amount and types of clinical experience needed for health professions schools

All students are welcome, from freshmen to post-bac.

This workshop is for anyone interested in careers in:

  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Nursing
  • Podiatry
  • Physician assistant
  • Physical therapy
  • Optometry

Pre-Health Workshop: How to Navigate the Curriculum

A Guide to Pre-Health Courses and Academic Planning

Join this virtual workshop to:

  • Learn which courses health professions schools require
  • Get tools to plan your pre-health pathway

All students are welcome, from freshmen to post-bac.

This workshop is for anyone interested in careers in:

  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Nursing
  • Podiatry
  • Physician assistant
  • Physical therapy
  • Optometry

We’ll close with a Q&A.

Pre-Health Post-Bac Application Guidance Info Session - Spring 2026

Our spring 2026 application is open August 1 - October 1. Join our info session for assistance in completing your application before the deadline.

Learn the ins and outs of the Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate application process. We will cover the various components of an application and provide tips for creating your strongest submission. We will also answer any questions you may have. Applicants who have already submitted their application are welcome to join the meeting.

We will include:

  • Coaching on essay prompts
  • Instructions on how to complete the Coursework Spreadsheet
  • Advice on how to work with your letter writers
  • An opportunity to ask questions about the application process

We look forward to meeting you.

Pre-Health Workshop Series: Reapplying to Medical School, Dental, PA and Other Health Professions

A guide for health profession school reapplicants

Join us for this Pre-Health virtual workshop to learn about:

  • Identifying and addressing your application mistakes
  • Tips on successfully reapplying the next time around
  • When to start the reapplication process

All students are welcome!

This workshop is for anyone interested in a health professions career, such as:

  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Nursing
  • Podiatry
  • Physician Assistant
  • Physical Therapy
  • Optometry
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