Which Pre-medical / Pre-health Program Is for Me?

You offer so many post-baccalaureate programs. How can I figure out which one is right for me?

Yes, we offer six different programs because we believe that there is no one-size-fits-all. Each student comes from a different educational, cultural, and personal background, which influences their academic readiness for medical or other health professional schools. We designed several programs to accommodate the diverse needs of many students. If you are a career changer, consider our evening post-baccalaureate program, offered on campus, or as a hybrid. If you need to enhance your academic record, choose from our five enhancer programs offering MS degrees. This comparison table provides a quick overview of the main features. Please note that these are only general guidelines since we review all applicants holistically. This means that, in addition to academic metrics, we will consider your background, experience, and interests.

I am still not quite sure which program I should apply to. How can I get more information?

You can find plenty of information on our program webpages, from student testimonials, and in our monthly virtual information sessions. However, we are here to help and encourage you to reach out to us directly via email (CoM_MedicalSciences@drexel.edu) or phone (267.359.2761). When you call, please be prepared to provide information about your CUM and BCPM GPA, test scores (if applicable), and CV, or Résumé. In addition to personalized guidance, the counselors can also put you in touch with a current student or alumni.

What are your application deadlines?

It depends on the program. For the DPMS program, all material (including test scores) needed to be submitted by April 29, 2022; for all other programs, the application deadline is August 1, 2022.

How long does it take to hear from you after I submit my application?

That depends on the program. Applications to the DPMS program are reviewed by the MD program Admissions Committee using a rigorous selection process that includes an in-person interview of select applicants (see here for their timeline). All other applications are reviewed by our Divisional Admissions Committee on a rolling basis. The typical turnaround for receiving feedback is about four weeks or less.

How much will it cost me to attend your programs?

Our MS programs charge a semester-based tuition rate for full-time students and are eligible for federal financial aid. For program-specific tuition rates and fees for our MS programs, please visit the "Tuition and Fees" page for the College of Medicine at Drexel Central. Our career-changer PMED program charges a per-credit rate; please visit the "Tuition and Fees" page for the College of Medicine at Drexel Central. You will find the per-credit tuition and fees for the PMED program under "Part-time Tuition and Fee Rates."

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	Master of Science Programs Federal financial aid eligible					Certificate Program
Program	Drexel Pathway to Medical School (DPMS)	Intensive Medical Sciences (IMS)	Medical Science (MMS)	Biomedical Studies (MBS)	Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (IHS)	Evening Post-baccalaureate Premedical (PMED)
Length	1 year	1 year	2 years	2 years	2 years	17 months
About	LINKAGE program with Drexel MD program	RECORD ENHANCING program with GUARANTEED INTERVIEW options	RECORD ENHANCING program with GUARANTEED INTERVIEW options	RECORD ENHANCING program with GUARANTEED INTERVIEW options	RECORD ENHANCING program with GUARANTEED INTERVIEW options	CAREER CHANGER program
Type of Applicant	Applicants from URM or socially/economically disadvantaged background	Competitive applicants looking to strengthen their academic credentials	Competitive applicants looking to enhance academic and research credentials	Applicants looking to strengthen UG BCPM GPA, MCAT and academic skills	Applicants interested in medical school and other allied health professions	Students who have taken few or no science courses
Curriculum	Foundational graduate coursework			Foundational graduate and undergraduate coursework	Tailored graduate curriculum	Undergraduate health professions prerequisite science courses
	Medical school equivalent coursework	Medical school equivalent coursework	Medical school equivalent coursework	Medical school equivalent coursework
			1-year intensive research		Research experience
Test Prep	MCAT prep if needed			MCAT prep	Standardized test prep	Standardized test prep
Location	On campus	On campus	On campus	On campus	On campus, hybrid option	On campus or hybrid with on-campus labs**
Linkages & Affiliations	Provisional acceptance to DUCOM tied to specific program GPA and MCAT metrics	Guaranteed interview upon meeting specific GPA and MCAT metrics (DUCOM and other affiliates*)	Guaranteed interview upon meeting specific GPA and MCAT metrics (DUCOM and other affiliates*)	Guaranteed interview upon meeting specific GPA and MCAT metrics (DUCOM and other affiliates*)	Guaranteed interview upon meeting specific GPA and MCAT metrics (DUCOM and other affiliates*)	Potential interview upon meeting program GPA and MCAT metrics (DUCOM, PCOM)
Application Requirements	Bachelor's Degree	Bachelor's Degree	Bachelor's Degree	Bachelor's Degree	Bachelor's Degree	Bachelor's Degree
	Premedical prerequisites completed	Premedical prerequisites completed	Premedical prerequisites completed	Premedical prerequisites completed	Premedical prerequisites completed	No/few premed prerequisites
	GPA typically ≥ 2.9	GPA ≥ 3.2	GPA ≥ 3.0	GPA ≥ 2.9	GPA ≥ 2.5	GPA ≥ 3.0
	MCAT typically ≥ 25th %ile	MCAT ≥ 70th %ile	MCAT ≥ 50th %ile	MCAT ≥ 35th %ile or GRE ≥ 50th %ile	MCAT ≥ 20th %ile or GRE ≥ 50th %ile	Other metrics considered
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All Applicants are reviewed holistically.
*Subject to change, **Schools that accept hybrid coursework subject to change, ***Optometry & Audiology, ****Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine

Which Pre-medical / Pre-health Program Is for Me?

You offer so many post-baccalaureate programs. How can I figure out which one is right for me?

I am still not quite sure which program I should apply to. How can I get more information?

What are your application deadlines?

How long does it take to hear from you after I submit my application?

How much will it cost me to attend your programs?

Master of Science Programs Federal financial aid eligible

Certificate Program

Program

Drexel Pathway to Medical School (DPMS)

Intensive Medical Sciences (IMS)

Medical Science (MMS)

Biomedical Studies (MBS)

Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (IHS)

Evening Post-baccalaureate Premedical (PMED)

Length

About

Type of Applicant

Curriculum

Test Prep

Location

Linkages & Affiliations

Application Requirements

Master of Science Programs
Federal financial aid eligible