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The Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Professional Health Studies (PBPHS) Certificate program is designed to be flexible to meet the student’s needs and background.
The time required to complete the certificate ranges from 12 to 24 months depending on the preparation of the incoming student. It also depends on if the student elects to enroll full-time or part-time. Please keep in mind graduate and professional schools in the health sciences will need evidence that students can perform well in a rigorous science intensive academic environment.
Ultimately, students enrolled in the program will successfully complete a minimum of 45 credits from (1) the core pre-health science courses and (2) program electives.
Core pre-health science courses include:
Students who already completed core pre-health science courses before coming to Seattle University can complete the remaining certificate requirements in program electives. Students should research the pre-requisite classes required for entry into the graduate and professional schools they intend to apply for. Commonly required classes include, but are not limited to, anatomy, microbiology, and physiology.
Program Electives include:
Note that completion of the pre-requisite course work does not necessarily mean a student is ready to apply to graduate and professional schools in the health sciences. Time for study and preparation for the professional placement exam, clinical exposure in the chosen field, research, and community service outside of healthcare also need to be considered.
The following are sample schedules for a student applying for entry in each of the two cohorts. Actual schedules will vary depending on previous coursework completed and intended professional programs.
Fall Start
Year 1
Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
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BIOL 1610/1611 |
BIOL 1620/1621 | BIOL 1630/1631 | Clinical Experience |
CHEM 1500/1501 |
CHEM 1510/1511 | CHEM 1520 | Begin Exam Prep |
PHYS 1050/1051 |
PHYS 1060/1061 | PHYS 1070/1071 |
Year 2
Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL 3100 |
BIOL 4750/47551 | BIOL ELECTIVE W/ LAB (3000-4000) |
Take Exam |
CHEM 2500/2501 |
CHEM 2510/2511 |
CHEM 3600 | Apply |
BIOL 2700 |
BIOL 2200 |
BIOL 2210 |
Winter Start
Year 1
Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL 1610/1611 |
BIOL 1620/1621 | ||
CHEM 1500/1501 |
CHEM 1510/1511 | Clinical Experience | |
SOCIAL SCIENCE |
MATH 1210 |
Year 2
Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
---|---|---|---|
BIOL 1630/1631 |
BIOL 2200 |
BIOL 2210 | Clinical Experience |
CHEM 1520 |
CHEM 2500/2501 |
BIOL 2700 | Begin Exam Prep |
PHYS 1050/1051 |
PHYS 1060/1061 |
PHYS 1070/1071 |
Year 3
Fall | Winter/Spring |
---|---|
BIOL 4750/4751 | Clinical Experience |
BIOL 3100 | Take Exam |
CHEM 3600 | Apply |
Upon completing the PBHS certificate, students will:
Upon completing study at Seattle University, students will be: