Our post-baccalaureate premedical program is unique: students choose a track, allowing them to have both a distinctive academic experience and a supportive community of similarly situated post-bac students as they prepare for a future health profession.
Brandeis' world-renowned science programs are the foundation for each post-bac track which include the following:
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The prerequisite science courses with labs (biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and physics)
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Optional courses in our Health: Science, Society, and Policy (HSSP) Program: American Health Care and Racial/Ethnic & Gender Inequalities in Health and Health Care
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Clinical seminar led by a physician and featuring guest speakers from a variety of health care practices
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Cohort design providing for mutual support among post-bacs throughout your time at Brandeis
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Biochemistry, Statistics, and Psycholog
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Time to study for the MCAT in spring semester of year two
Students choose one of the following tracks. Please note that students are strongly advised to take calculus before beginning the program.
Career Changer Track (2-year program)
This track allows students to incorporate either advanced biology electives in addition to biochemistry (such as physiology and upper-level biology courses) or project lab. One semester of Project Lab offers students the experience of conducting bench research and an independent project through a small, lab-based course. Each year focuses on a specific topic, such as DNA mutation and repair, epigenetics, behavior, or biodiversity. Students design and carry out original experiments, refine laboratory techniques and experimental design, and gain experience in reading and writing scientific papers.
Finisher Track (15-month program)
This track begins in the summer with Organic Chemistry and continues through the following academic year. If you've successfully completed a full year of both General Chemistry and Biology, each with lab, you may be eligible to apply to our special Finisher Track if you have a strong GPA in these courses. If you are interested in applying to the Finisher Track, please email phapostbac@brandeis.edu.