Temple University School of Medicine

Post Baccalaureate program

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Our new Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program will provide you with the opportunity to fulfill your goal of entering the medical profession.

Successful students entering Temple University School of Medicine Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada. 

Temple University School of Medicine Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program offers two tracks: 

• The Basic Core in Medical Science (BCMS) Program

• The Advanced Core in Medical Science (ACMS) Program

Successful applicants have a B or higher average in their undergraduate work, have competitive standardized test scores, and have worked or volunteered in a clinical setting or in another service related capacity prior to application. Students are encouraged to apply early to this highly selective program.

The BCMS Program gives college graduates the opportunity to take the required science courses for admission to medical school by enrolling in full time study and completing the core premedical curriculum while preparing for the MCAT . A formal MCAT preparation program spans the Fall and Spring semester is integrated into the schedule. The following characteristics will be essential for the successful applicant:

• May not have taken the MCAT
• Relevant medical experience and community service
• 2 Supportive letters of recommendation from the undergraduate institution and one recent employer or volunteer experience (if applicable)
• Invitation to interview with a member of the Committee on Admissions

Students entering Temple University School of Medicine Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.  The ACMS program gives college graduates an enhanced level of science courses taught by our medical school faculty while engaged in an MCAT preparation program that spans the Fall and Spring semester. The following characteristics will be essential for the successful applicant:

• If MCATs have been taken, verification of scores is required
• Relevant medical experience and community service
• Supportive letters of recommendation from undergraduate institution(s) and recent employers (if applicable)
• Completion of all premedical requirements with no grade less than a C
• Invitation to Interview with a member of the Committee on Admissions

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