As one of the multiple post-baccalaureate programs offered at Rockhurst University, the post-bacc pre-medical program provides future physicians with the foundational coursework, standardized test preparation and real-world experience necessary for a successful medical school application.
Program Overview
If you have completed a baccalaureate program in any discipline and now wish to fulfill science requirements for medical school, then the post-baccalaureate pre-medical program at Rockhurst is for you.
Assured Acceptance
Rockhurst and Kansas City University have partnered to offer Rockhurst post-baccalaureate students a seat in KCU's medical (DO) or dental (DMD) program.
- Students will complete 24 credit hours of science coursework at RU, 15 of which must be upper-division
- A 3.5 GPA must be maintained for this coursework
- An MCAT score of 505 must be attained (or a DAT score of 18)
- Pending an interview with RU and KCU faculty members, students will gain acceptance to the DO or DMD program at KCU
- Students will concurrently be accepted into the RU MBA for healthcare leadership
Students interested in the RU-KCU Assured Acceptance Program should contact Dr. Annie Lee, Pre-Health Program Director, at annie.lee@rockhurst.edu.
Learning outcomes
- Students in Rockhurst’s pre-med post-bacc program receive the quality science education and academic advising needed to pursue a career path in health sciences such as medicine, dentistry or as a physician assistant.
- Students receive education in fundamental areas including general biology, general chemistry, physics, as well as organic chemistry.
Program Experiences
- Successful students in the pre-med post-bacc program are granted a certificate of completion. A cumulative GPA of 3.3 must be maintained to continue in the program.
- Graduates are prepared to continue their education in the health care industry; a high-demand, lucrative career path.
- Students in the pre-med post-bacc program develop individual plans with academic advisor and program director Dr. Annie Lee. Advising meetings take place every semester ensuring students meet their medical school requirements.
- Pre-med post-bacc program students have the opportunity to shadow physicians, participate in clinical volunteering and interview with the Rockhurst pre-health advisory committee to receive feedback on application materials before submitting their medical school applications.
Course Map
Degree and class descriptions and requirements can be found by clicking on the course catalog listing below:
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