Temple University School of Medicine

Post Baccalaureate program

YOUR DREAM STARTS HERE...

Our new Post Baccalaureate  program offers a unique and challenging program of study for candidates wishing to pursue careers in medicine or dentistry.

Successful applicants to this highly selective program generally have earned a bachelor's degree ( min cum PA 3.2), possess an excellent academic record, and have demonstrated ability in standardized testing (SATscores 1200 and above). They typically have a clear understanding of the challenges awaiting them in their chosen health care field gained through substantial (usually a year) volunteer work or employment in a related field.

We offer two tracks:

• BCMS - Basic Core in Medical Sciences Program:   For candidates interested in a medical career who haven’t taken the basic science courses required for admission (Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Organic Chemistry, all with labs)

• ACMS - Advanced Core in Medical Sciences Program:   For candidates wishing to enhance your existing science credentials to pursue a medical career

The End Result...

After successful completion of the Post Baccalaureate Program, students have the unique opportunity to matriculate immediately into

• Temple University School of Medicine: Must maintain a 3.5 SGPA in the post bac program and achieve a MCAT Total score of 30 with no one score lower than 8.

The Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program at Temple University School of Medicine exemplifies all that is best at Temple University from world-class faculty in Temple's School of Medicine who advise and support you as you develop the key professional and academic strengths required for successful matriculation into our highly selective school of medicine.

Please review Admissions Information.

Contact Information:

Grace M. Hershman, MEd

Program Director

Post Baccalaureate Program

Medical Education and Research Building

3500 N. Broad Street

Suite 124

Philadelphia, PA  19140

T:  215.707.3342

F: 215-707-6932

postbac@temple.edu