RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

Pre-Medical Post-BaccalaureateCertificate ProgramThe Pre-Medical Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program is intended for those studentswho have completed a baccalaureate program, usually in a non-science area, and whonow desire to come back to complete their science requirements for medical school. Thisprogram is applicable to those preparing for either allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO)medical schools. It is also appropriate as preparation for other health careers, e.g. dentistryand physician assistant. The requirements do not differ significantly.This program is not intended as a remedial program for students who have takenall of the required courses and need to improve their grades. It is not an “MCAT prep”course.The applicant will be a strong student, one who will probably be competitive in amedical school application. Therefore, one’s collegiate grades are generally “B” or better.There are no strict cut-off grades for admission to the program. Rockhurst prides itselfon individual attention to each student; hence many factors will go into one’s acceptanceinto this certificate program. This program has great flexibility.The Admissions Committee and the Pre-Medical Advisory Committee review applicationsthroughout the year. Students are informed by mail shortly after the decisions aremade. An interview is not required, though it may be desired. The prospective studentmust supply the following before the application can be acted on:1. Completed application form.2. Official transcripts from all previous colleges, and ACT or SAT scores.3. An essay explaining your intentions (not more than 500 words with the application).Students who complete this program with satisfactory grades will be awarded a Certificatein Pre-Medical Sciences.Course requirements for the Certificate in Pre-Medical Sciences:BL 1250/1251 General Biology IBL 1300/1301 General Biology IIBL 3610/3611 GeneticsCH 2610 General Chemistry I (or CH 2650 Honors General Chemistry)CH 2630 General Chemistry IICH 2710/2720 Organic Chemistry ICH 2730/2740 Organic Chemistry IIMT 1800 Calculus IPH 2800/2810 General Physics IPH 2900/2910 General Physics IIThese courses are required by virtually all medical schools and before taking the MCAT.Additional courses may be recommended, depending on the student’s background andthe requirements of a particular medical school.172