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Prepare for a career as a physician assistant, pharmacist, physical therapist or other allied health profession.
Agnes Scott College’s Pre-Allied Health Post-Bacc graduate certificate program offers students the necessary science foundation in a small, cohort community.
The rigor of our program — including individualized health professions advising — prepares you to further your education in the health professions field of your choice. We believe in the strength of our community and will support you along the way, from your academic science coursework to the test preparation course you complete during your spring semester.
Even if you have little to no science background, our Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Allied Health graduate certificate program will pave the way for an exciting health education career. Imagine yourself serving others as a physical therapist, pharmacist or physician assistant!
Open to motivated individuals with undergraduate degrees of any kind, this post-bacc program helps build your peer network while you prepare for a health professions program in a supportive environment.
As a graduate certificate, the program is eligible for federal financial aid, which may help you invest in your next step.
You’re serious about your education. You know you need a solid foundation in science to be competitive when applying to a health professions program. And that’s exactly what you’ll receive through our Pre-Allied Health Post-Bacc program.
From integrative biology to anatomy and physiology and other laboratory sciences, our challenging curriculum will prepare you to apply to the professional school of your dreams. Our dedicated faculty also readies you to take — and excel at your required entrance exam.
Among the many features of our Pre-Allied Health Post-Bacc program at Agnes Scott, you’ll appreciate opportunities like the following:
Does a small cohort model really make a difference, especially to a high-achieving career-changer like you? Students who experience our Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Allied Health program credit our small cohort model for enhancing their academic experience at Agnes Scott.
You’ll develop a strong network of supportive peers as you strengthen your teamwork skills. Our small post-baccalaureate program classes are taught by caring, dedicated and experienced faculty, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention and mentoring guidance.
“Whether you’re straight out of undergrad — or, like me, a career-switcher with three kids! — it takes dedication and drive, but this program will provide you with the tools and the guidance to achieve more than you may have ever thought possible.”
-Eva Cimaglia, Agnes Scott student, class of 2023
Maybe you studied English in college. Perhaps you took a few science classes. Or maybe you’ve always wanted to become a physician assistant.
Your past academic background doesn’t determine acceptance into our Pre-Allied Health Post-Bacc program. Your achievements and determination do.
Our Pre-Allied Health Post-Bacc program is ideal for anyone who requires a solid foundation in science to apply to PA programs. You’ll learn alongside other students in your diverse cohort. We’ll help you prepare you for the health professions school application process, a critical step in your ongoing educational journey.
As an added opportunity, Post-bacc students at Agnes Scott also benefit from a linkage with the Agnes Scott Physician Assistant program. Qualified students who are currently enrolled in this program will be guaranteed an interview for admission consideration, with the possibility of reaching their goal of becoming a physician assistant.
Learn more about linkages with our Post-Bacc Pre-Med Program.
From the moment you apply to our Pre-Allied Health Post-Bacc program to the day you receive your graduate certificate, our faculty and staff walk with you on your academic journey. Our health education advisors provide personalized academic guidance based on your unique goals and aspirations.
Agnes Scott has a well-deserved reputation for academic success and for developing students like you for successful and rewarding health profession careers.
You have a wide array of career options when you earn a graduate certificate from our Pre-Allied Health Post-Bacc program. That’s because your rigorous coursework in biology, anatomy, physiology and microbiology prepares you to take the next step on your health education path.
Health care occupations are expected to grow 13 percent until 2031, with 2 million new jobs created in the next decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Jobs in Health Professions
Agnes Scott’s Pre-Allied Health Post-Bacc program prepares you for a future in medicine. Start here. Apply to the medical program of your choice.
Consider these five occupations — among many more — you can pursue for the exciting future you deserve:
