Admission & Application

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Your career as a health professional begins here.

Start your application today in PostBacCAS.
The program begins June 2024. 

Admission to the program is a selective process. We look at a combination of strong, academic records and standardized test scores to reveal a consistency in performance. Your motivation and enthusiasm to pursue a health profession play a vital role in your acceptance, along with your work history, volunteer activity and any experiences in healthcare. Your recommendation letters provided during the application process will give us further insights into your aptitude, character, and work ethic. 

The program is based on a cohort model, with approximately 12 students in each course. Given the limited number of seats, we highly recommend applying early as students are accepted to the program in the order applications are reviewed.  

Following a review of your application by our admission team, you will be invited for an online interview. This discussion will complement your application and provide depth to the selection process. Applicants will be notified about acceptance in the program as early as January 2024. 

Who Should Apply

Our program is for career changers taking all prerequisite coursework for the first time in preparation for standardized tests and application to medical and other professional health programs. Students have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution in a major and/or minor outside the sciences with an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or greater. Additionally, students may have professional experience outside the field of medicine and have developed the passion and determination to pursue a career in medicine or another healthcare specialty. 

Admission Requirements

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident. (international students are not eligible for the program)

• A Bachelor’s degree conferred from a U.S. regionally accredited four-year institution.
  

• Good academic standing at previous institution(s).

• A minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.2.

• A minimum GPA of 3.0 in science coursework.

• Volunteer and/or work experience in a healthcare field is highly desirable.
  

• Pre-calculus or equivalent must be completed before beginning the program.
  

• SAT or ACT scores.* 
  

* Standardized test scores are an indicator of a student's ability to take a rigorous exam, such as the MCAT. The MCAT will be used by medical schools to determine how well students will perform on national board exams required for licensure. 

Application Materials

• A current resume.

• Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions. 

• An essay detailing how your (work, life, volunteer) experiences have contributed to your decision to pursue a career in healthcare.

• Two letters of recommendation from former professors, academic advisors, or supervisors.

Previous Coursework
Students completing coursework five or more years ago may be encouraged to repeat courses to refresh their knowledge of the subject.

International Students
International students are not eligible for our program at this time, however, US citizens living abroad are welcome to apply. Contact our admission team with questions concerning eligibility. 

Application Process

Steps to Apply:

• Create an account in PostBacCAS. 

• Search for Concordia College and choose Post Bacc Premedical as your program of interest. 

• Complete all four sections of the application. 

• Request two evaluators through PostBacCAS. Please choose former professors, academic advisors or supervisors or volunteer coordinators. See the PostBacCAS Recommendation Help page for details. 

• Request official transcripts from all regionally accredited undergraduate institutions submitted directly to PostBacCAS electronically or mailed to the address below: 
  PostBacCAS Transcript Processing Center 
  PO Box 9209 
  Watertown, MA 02471 
  Visit the PostBacCAS Transcript Help page for complete instructions. 
  (The PostBacCAS transcript verification process may take up to four weeks during peak periods) 

• Submit your completed PostBacCAS application with payment of $139 (first application) and, if applicable, $54 for each additional application to other programs. 

Visit PostBacCAS Applicant Help for assistance with all application questions.