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Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Accelerated Program

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Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Accelerated Program Overview

Our Post-Bacc Pre-Medical Accelerated program is now offered as a graduate-level certificate.

Learn more about this graduate-level certificate and how it will help prepare you for medical, dental and veterinary careers.

You’ll appreciate our successful outcomes: 100% of qualified Agnes Scott College master’s and post-baccalaureate students were admitted to the medical school or health professions program of their choice during the 2022-2023 medical school application cycle. *

Building on nearly three decades of success, we offer a graduate-level, cohort-based, in-person program designed for the high-achieving student who is preparing to apply to medical, dental or veterinary school. As a graduate certificate, the program is eligible for federal financial aid, which may help you invest in your next step if you need it.

The Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Accelerated program at Agnes Scott is a selective pre-medical laboratory science program designed for students who are career-changers who have excelled in their past academic career and want to apply to medical, dental or veterinary school.

You benefit from a community of dedicated faculty and advisers who will help you achieve success in preparing for medical school or other health professions program. We’ll help you develop a customized action plan for your medical or health professions application process — everything from MCAT preparation to personalized committee letters.

*Qualified applicants are defined as those who completed their program at Agnes Scott with a 3.50 GPA or higher and scored at or above the 50th percentile on the MCAT/DAT/GRE.

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What You’ll Learn in Our Accelerated Post-Bacc Pre-Med Program

At Agnes Scott we know that changing careers and preparing for medical school can seem challenging. That’s why we designed our Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical program to ensure you have the necessary advising support and academic training to successfully enter the next stage of your education.

Our 12-month, in-person, accelerated program offers you comprehensive studies in pre-medical laboratory sciences taught by our award-winning faculty:

  • Coursework includes advanced classes in biology, chemistry, biochemistry and physics, taught at a fast-paced graduate level, to prepare you for the rigors of medical school or another health professions program.
  • High achievers like you are encouraged to apply for elective volunteer service, graduate assistantships and other opportunities. These positions can help you get a leg up on your medical school application.
  • Worried about the MCAT? Our post-baccalaureate program includes an MCAT (or DAT or GRE) test prep course, offered by your choice of the Princeton Review or BluePrint, to help focus your testing efforts and optimize your test outcome.

Program Highlights: Accelerated Post-Bacc Pre-Med Program

Enhance Your Experience Through Our Highly Effective Small Cohort Model

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-Medical Accelerated 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.

“I truly believe that anyone can be successful in this program, 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, Post-Bacc Pre-Med Accelerated student, class of 2023

Take Advantage of Our Unique Academic Partnerships

Agnes Scott College partners with Mercer School of Medicine, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine with a linkage agreement for Pre-Med Post-Baccalaureate students who meet specific criteria.

Eligible students enrolled full-time in this post-bacc program are invited to apply for early assurance admission through this linkage to the MD degree at Mercer School of Medicine or Morehouse University School of Medicine.

Agnes Scott also maintains other strong relationships with premier health care institutions and hospitals in Atlanta, including Emory School of Medicine and Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy.

Learn more about our Post-Bacc Pre-Med Program linkage agreements.

Gain More With Personal Health Professions Advising and Customized Committee Letters

As a student in our accelerated Pre-Med Post-Baccalaureate program, you’ll collaborate with health professions advisors to develop your personalized med school or health professions application path. Eligible students receive personalized, detailed committee letters. Each letter is tailored to your specific application needs. You can take advantage of this service for up to one year after you complete the program.

As an added perk, all post-bacc students receive an Interfolio account. Health professions advisers guide you through the process to store committee letters and application materials in your Interfolio Dossier, which connects directly with the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS).

Learn more about our personal health professions advising.

Meet the Faculty

Carlee Bishop

Carlee A. Bishop

Professor of Physics

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Jennifer Hill

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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Mi-Sun Kim

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Hannah Marine

Hannah Marine '07

Instructor of Physics and Astronomy

Ruth Riter

Ruth E. Riter

Professor of Chemistry/Chair

Mary Nell Higley '01

Mary Nell Higley Summey '01

Director for Post-Baccalaureate Programs and Senior Instructor in Chemistry

Paul Wallace

Paul Wallace

Associate Professor of Physics & Astronomy/Chair

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Laura Ragmanauskaite PB’15

Journey to Medicine

Meet Laura Ragmanauskaite PB'15 and learn about how this former Pre-Medical post-bacc student found success on her journey to medicine.

Meet this Forward Thinker

Elevate Your Career Pathway Through Our Accelerated Post-Bacc Pre-Med Program

We know you are driven to get into medical school or another health professions program on your way to a successful career change.

We know you are driven to get into medical school or another health professions program on your way to a successful career change. Many of our recent graduates have been accepted into the following medical programs:

  • Duke University
  • Emory University
  • Mercer University
  • Medical College of Georgia
  • Morehouse School of Medicine
  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia Campus)
  • Stanford University
  • University of Florida
  • University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine
  • University of Miami
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • University of Texas
  • Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (Auburn Campus)
  • Vanderbilt University
Graduates of our Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med program go on to successful careers as medical doctors and other health professionals.

We’re here to answer your questions and assist you as you work through the process of applying to our accelerated Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program.

  • Dentist
  • Doctor
  • Veterinarian

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