New Temple Post Bac Programs

OUR NEW POST BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS

Dear Colleague,   I am thrilled to announce that Temple University now offers two distinct post-baccalaureate programs to meet the unique needs of a diverse, talented student body interested in a professional health career.   The College of Science and Technology (CST) post-baccalaureate program is for those students interested in pursuing a variety of professional health careers. Opportunities include a Career Changers track, and for individuals wishing to improve their academic credentials, the Career Enhancer track. Successful applicants to this post-bac program have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above, documented history of service, knowledge of the health career profession and strong letters of recommendation   The Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM) post-baccalaureate program is designed to specifically prepare students for success in our medical school. Students accepted into the LKSOM program receive a conditional acceptance to our medical school and successful completion of this program results in direct matriculation without a gap year. Successful applicants to the post bac program have a cumulative GPA of 3.6 and above, documented history of service, knowledge of the profession and strong letters of recommendation.   Both programs provide instruction from outstanding faculty, world class resources, personalized advising and formal preparation for the appropriate entrance examinations. Students are in customized classes to maximize their learning experience. The programs are housed in the College of Science and Technology (CST) and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine (LKSOM), Temple University:

BCMS Applicant: Non-Science Major aka: Career Changer LKSOM Program No more than 8 credits in Biology, Chemistry, Physics. Note: This does not include mathematics. Cumulative GPA of 3.6 on a 4.0 scale with no single grade less than a B-. Science GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (including biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics (BCPM) departments) with no single grade less than a B-. Accepted Students receive a conditional acceptance to the SOM and matriculate immediately at successful completion of the PB Program. CST Post Baccalaureate Program Cumulative and Science GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (including biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, (BCPM) Departments) with no single grade less than a B-. Students apply nationally to health professions schools at the completion of the program.  The CST program does not carry a conditional acceptance into the LKSOM.

ACMS Applicants: Academic Enhancer LKSOM Program Completion of LKSOM Premedical Requirements. Cumulative GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale. Science GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale (including biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics (BCPM) departments) for Lewis Katz School of Medicine Post Baccalaureate Program. Accepted Students receive a conditional acceptance to the SOM and matriculate immediately at successful completion of the PB Program. CST Post Baccalaureate Program Completion of Pre Health Requirements for specific professional school with a Cumulative and Science GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students apply nationally to health professions schools at the completion of the program. The CST program does not carry a conditional acceptance into the LKSOM.

Program Description: Basic Core in Medical Science (BCMS) The Program for Non-Science Majors & Career Changers;   The BCMS Program allows college graduates and professionals the opportunity to take the required science courses for admission to professional school. Students are enrolled in full time day classes taught by outstanding faculty in customized courses designed to enhance their performance on standardized test, while attending an MCAT/DAT preparatory course spanning the Fall and Spring semesters.    Advanced Core in Medical Science (ACMS) The Program for Science Majors   The ACMS track is for students who possess a background in the sciences, but who are seeking to enhance their academic credentials and extend their scientific studies. ACMS students follow an advanced level of science courses taught both at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine by medical school faculty and at the College of Science and Technology on Main Campus. Standardized Test preparatory course will be offered during the Spring semester.   The Core Curriculum Students from both tracks attend lectures and labs together, in the same cohort. In addition, the students attend seminars, workshops and tutorials with faculty and students, and have opportunities for clinical encounters and mentored shadowing experiences. Sample BCMS Schedule: Summer 1:    May 9, 2016: Classes Conducted on Main Campus Chemistry I and Lab Critical Thinking/Analysis Summer 2:    June 20, 2016 Chemistry II and Lab Elective /Psych-Soc Fall Semester:    August 29, 2016 Biology I and Lab Organic Chemistry I and Lab Physics I and Lab MCAT Prep Spring Semester:    January 17, 2017 Biology II and Lab Biochemistry Physics II and Lab MCAT Prep Sample ACMS Schedule:   Fall Semester:    August 29, 2016: Classes held at Medical School Campus Fundamentals of Biochemistry Physiology Molecular Basis of Immunology & Microbiology   Spring Semester: January 17, 2017: Classes held at Main Campus Anatomy and Physiology Molecular Biology Genetics MCAT Prep Requirements The following items are required for preliminary admission consideration: A completed application form. Visit our website to download an application Official Transcripts in original sealed envelopes from all colleges and universities attended Two letters of recommendation from professors' familiar with the student's academic work. A letter from a recent employer is encouraged. Official copy of Standardized test scores from SAT, ACT, GRE, and if taken MCAT/DAT/OAT Resume or CV

Applicants under serious consideration will be invited to interview.

Please encourage your advisees to APPLY NOW

 

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY

Go to:  Temple University Application for Admission

Select  citizenship

Select application level 

(graduate)

Continue

Select 

post bac premedical BCMS (or ACMS)

Continue

Fill out application

 

TIMELINE for APPLICATION:

BCMS: Career Changer deadline: March 1, 2016

ACMS: Career Enhancer deadline: June 1, 2016

 

I am thrilled to be back working with you and your wonderful students, assisting them in achieving their goals. Please contact me directly with any questions at grace.hershman@temple.edu. 

I look forward to hearing from you.

 

Sincerely,

Grace

Grace Hershman

Director,

CST Post Baccalaureate Programs

Temple University

Office of the Deans

1801 N. Broad Street

Philadelphia PA 19122

www.CST.temple.edu

email: grace.hershman@temple.edu