Are you contemplating a career change and envisioning yourself in medicine? It’s never too late to pursue your dream of becoming a physician. The University of Louisville School of Medicine offers Post Bacc Pre Med Programs For Career Changers, designed to help you make a successful transition into the medical field. If you have a bachelor’s degree and aspire to medical school but lack the necessary science coursework, our structured program can be your stepping stone.
Career Changer Program
“Don’t let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use.” – Earl Nightingale. This quote resonates deeply with individuals considering a career shift. Our comprehensive two-year pre-med program is specifically tailored for career changers like you. We understand that returning to school for prerequisites can seem daunting, but our program provides the support and structure you need. A significant advantage of our career changer pathway is assured admission to the University of Louisville School of Medicine for qualified candidates. This pathway is ideal if you are a bachelor’s degree holder, or near graduation, and realize your passion lies in medicine but your undergraduate studies didn’t include pre-med science courses. Let our post bacc pre med programs for career changers guide you towards becoming the physician you’ve always wanted to be. For a deeper dive into the specifics of our Career Changer Program, you can find more information here. To assess your competitiveness as an applicant, please click here.
Record Enhancing Program
“If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place.” – Nora Roberts. This quote speaks to those pre-med graduates who are determined to strengthen their medical school applications. Our Record Enhancing Program is designed for college graduates who need to improve their GPA and/or MCAT scores to become more competitive medical school applicants. This program offers two distinct tracks to cater to your specific needs. Track one provides the opportunity to complete or retake essential pre-med courses and delve into upper-level science classes. Furthermore, you will receive dedicated MCAT preparation, tutoring, and supplemental instruction aimed at refining your learning strategies and test-taking abilities. Track two offers a one-year non-thesis M.S. in Physiology , allowing you to enhance your academic credentials at the graduate level while benefiting from continuous support from our program. Enrollment in track one is a prerequisite for consideration in track two. Students with strong qualifications interested in direct entry into the M.S. in Physiology Pre-healthcare concentration Program can find application details here through the graduate school. Both tracks within our record enhancing post bacc pre med programs for career changers provide opportunities for physician shadowing, community volunteering, and application development assistance. Learn more about our Record Enhancing Program as we develop this exciting new option for fall launch by clicking here. Note that there are limited spots available in this new program, with only 15 openings.
Application Details and Information Sessions
The application deadline for both the Career Changer and Record Enhancing programs has been extended to March 10, 2025. Don’t miss this extended opportunity to apply! We encourage you to visit our Application Overview page for comprehensive details about each program and the application process. Ready to take the next step? Start your application journey by completing the online application. To help you learn more about our post bacc pre med programs for career changers, we are hosting virtual information sessions. The next sessions are scheduled for Thursday, February 27th at Noon-1:00 PM and 5:00-6:00 PM (E.S.T.). Click here for the session link and additional dates. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] for assistance. We are here to support you every step of the way as you pursue your medical career aspirations through our post bacc pre med programs for career changers.
