How to Apply

The Postbaccalaureate Pre-Health Program typically attracts students who have not completed any college-level science and who have a strong academic record. Because of the restricted availability of seats in U.S. medical schools, this program is open to U.S. citizens only.

Admission Requirements:
     • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
     • A minimum 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA
     • Graduate Record Exam scores
     • Application essay and interview

Tuition and Fees

Comprehensive tuition for students entering the Program during 2012 is $37,000.

This is a one-time program fee, not a per-academic year fee, and covers the ten courses typically required for entrance to the health professions. All students may take additional courses on a per-course tuition basis. All other academic services of the Postbaccalaureate Program including workshops, receptions, internship placements, advising, and application support are also covered by this program fee.

Students are charged a Student Activities Fee, and are required to carry health insurance.

Students may also choose to live in campus housing (limited availability) and/or purchase a campus meal plan.

For additional information, visit the Student Financial Services website.

Application Deadlines

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Deadlines are in place to permit admitted students to pre-register for courses in a timely fashion.

Fall Entrance:       March 15th – Deadline          April 10th - Notification
Spring Entrance:  October 1st – Deadline          November 1st - Notification

Application Form

Download the application form.

Application Materials

To complete the application, please provide the following:

  • a completed application form
  • an autobiographical essay (to be attached to the form)
  • official college transcripts from all institutions attended
  • GRE scores
  • two letters of recommendation; at least one from an academic reference
  • $50 application fee

Send all application materials to:

David M. Gardner, Ph.D.
Postbaccalaureate Pre-Health Program
Mount Holyoke College
50 College Street
South Hadley, MA 01075-1435