Model Pre-Req Schedule for Informal Post-Bacs
Post-Bacs Who Have Already Completed Pre-Reqs
The time required to complete pre-requisite course work will depend on the amount of time you can devote to your studies, which is influenced by factors such as your level of preparation, outside employment, clinical/research activities and other responsibilities, and time spent commuting. Below is a model schedule based on completing all pre-requisite courses and some important electives as a full-time, all-year student. Typically, the entire preparation, application and acceptance process for informal post-bacs takes about three and a half years.
Summer, Year 1a |
Fall, Year 1b2 |
Spring, Year 2b2 |
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Total: 3-4 Units |
Total: 11 Units |
Total: 12 Units |
Summer, Year 2a |
Fall, Year 2b2 |
Spring, Year 3d |
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Total: 6 Units |
Total: 12 Units |
Total: 6 Units |
Summer, Year 3a,d |
Fall, Year 3h |
Spring, Year 4h |
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Med/Dent 1o Applications
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Med/Dent 2o Applications Interviews Acceptances |
Interviews Acceptances |
Total: 4 Units |
Total: 4-10 Units |
Total: 8 Units |
Summer, Year 4 |
Fall, Year 4 |
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Optional Elective Science Courses Acceptances |
Entry into Health Profession School |
Notes
a: Bio 230, Chem 115 and Sci courses are typically not offered during the summer; however, with the inception of SFSU's Formal Post-Bac Program, Bio 230 and Chem 115 will be offered to a limited number of informal post-bacs during the summer. Check the Online Schedule for summer offerings. See also SFSU Summer Classes for scheduling issues.
b1: Students with weak preparation in math should complete Math 109 and Sci 109 (if offered) before taking Physics. This will require extensive revision of the Model Schedule above. See Starting Gently for more details.
b2: Do not take more than two lecture/lab courses in a given Fall or Spring semester. Taking three lecture/lab combinations is very likely to negatively affect your grades that semester.
c: Microbiology Lecture/Lab [Bio 401/402 (3/2)] or Human Physiology Lecture/Lab [Bio 612/613 (3/2)] may be viable substitutes for Bio 240. These classes have greater health professions content and are easier enroll in. However, check with some of the admissions office of the medical schools to which you will be applying to be sure these substitutes are acceptable.
d: Preparing for the MCAT/DAT requires a period with a light academic course load.
e: Starting in 2007, the MCAT will be offered year-round; scores will be available with a 4 week delay. The DAT is offered year-round; scores are available immediately.
f: Courses in Italics are recommended but not required.
g: Highly recommended for preparing personal statements and practicing interviews. Can be taken twice for credit, so Sci 695 could also be taken during Fall, Year 2 or Fall, Year 3.
h: Fall and Spring, Year 3, can be very busy with secondary applications and interviews. Choose course work carefully.
Post-Bacs Who Have Already Completed Pre-Reqs
(Academic Record Enhancers) should take 18-36 units of elective upper-division science courses. The number and choice of courses will depend on your previous academic record.
