Pre-Med Studies Core Certificate

Program Description:

Wright State University’s Pre-Health Program offers the highly motivated, dedicated student intent on a career in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or other related profession a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Pre-Medical Studies. The certificate program offers two options: (A) a two-year Core Studies option and (B) a one-year Advanced Studies option. The certificate program provides the opportunity to study the sciences and to prepare for entrance into competitive medical schools and other professional programs in the health sciences.

Admissions Requirements:

To enter the program, a completed certificate application and transcript(s) from a regionally accredited university must be sent for review by the Pre-Health Advising Office. Accepted applicants will attend an orientation and set up an appointment with the Pre-Health Advisor to develop a course of study.

Successful applicants will have certain qualities, including:
an overall GPA of 3.00 in the last 90 semester hours or overall
previous exposure to the profession through volunteer work, shadowing or employment in a related field
demonstrated ability and work ethic to succeed academically
self-awareness, self-motivation and independence

Option A (Core Studies): Designed for the “career changer” who has a bachelor’s degree with little or no previous coursework in the sciences, an excellent academic record and a clear understanding of the chosen healthcare profession.

Option B (Advanced Studies): Designed for students who have completed the basic sciences but need to complete additional advanced science courses to strengthen their science GPAs and knowledge in the biomedical sciences.

Student Performance

No grade lower than a C in any course will count toward the certificate. No more than one C in any course will count toward completion of the certificate.

Resource Coordination

The Post-Bac Certificates in Pre-Medical Studies will be administered through the advising office of the Pre-Health Professions program in the College of Science & Mathematics. In coordination with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Office of Financial Aid and the Office of the Registrar, student will be accepted as certificate-seeking students with eligibility for financial aid.

Special Program Features:

Two application deadlines (Mar 1, June 1) for fall and spring starts
Personalized, one-on-one advising and support
Customized program of study to meet requirements of specific health professional schools
Volunteer and research opportunities
Federal Financial Aid available to those who qualify
Comprehensive letter of recommendation written by the Director of Pre-Health Program for those who complete the program
Certificate of Completion awarded with successful completion of the program
The program ideally is pursued on a full-time basis, but part-time is acceptable

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 0 Hours

II. College of Science and Math Core Requirements: 18 Hours

BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4
CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II Credit Hour(s): 2

III. College of Science and Math Electives: 30 Hours

30 credits selected from the following courses:

ANT 3100 - Human Structure and Function I Credit Hour(s): 4
ANT 3120 - Human Structure and Function II Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 3100 - Clinical Microbiology Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 3110 - Clinical Microbiology Lab Credit Hour(s): 2
BIO 4430 - Vertebrate Histology Credit Hour(s): 5
BMB 4210 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I Credit Hour(s): 3
BMB 4230 - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 2110 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 2110L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 2120 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 2120L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 3120 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 3120L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 3
M&I 2200 - Microbiology of the Human Environment Credit Hour(s): 4
M&I 4260 - Immunology Credit Hour(s): 3
M&I 4310 - Virology Credit Hour(s): 3
NCP 3330 - Neuroscience Today Credit Hour(s): 2
MTH 2240 - Applied Calculus Credit Hour(s): 4 or
MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4
STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4 or
STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1110 - Principles of Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1110L - Principles of Physics Lab I Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 1120 - Principles of Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1120L - Principles of Physics Lab II Credit Hour(s): 1
PSY 3110 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY 3410 - Lifespan Development Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. Related Course Requirements: 6 Hours

6 credits selected from the following courses:

AFS 2000 - What is the African and African American Experience ? Credit Hour(s): 3
ATH 2500 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology for Health Care Professionals Credit Hour(s): 3
ATH 4210 - Biomedical Anthropology Credit Hour(s): 3
COM 1040 - Introduction to Human Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
COM 4250 - Health Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 2000 - Critical Thinking Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3780 - Bioethics Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY 3510 - Social Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 3600 - Social Inequality Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 3610 - Sociology of Gender Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 3620 - Race and Ethnicity Credit Hour(s): 3
SOC 3810 - Medical Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3
WMS 2000 - Approaches to Women’s Studies Credit Hour(s): 3

V. General Elective: 6 Hours

Total: 60 Hours

Notes:

At least 45 credits of these requirements must be earned at Wright State University.
A grade C or better must be earned in each Wright State course used to satisfy these requirements.