Post-Baccalaureate Questions

What if I majored in a science discipline (biology, chemistry, etc.) but did not do well in my coursework? Will I be eligible for this program?
No. This is not a remediation program but is designed for career changers who have little science background. If you have recently completed more than 15 units (within the last 5 years) of the certificate classes then you would not be eligible for the certificate program.

At my undergraduate College/University I was on the Quarter system, how will I know what the semester equivalence is?

Quarter/Semester Unit Conversion
If you're transferring from a College/University with a Quarter system you must convert your grades to the Semester system equivalence.

Quarter Units X .667= Semester Units

Quarter units are converted to semester units by multiplying the quarter units by .667. The resulting figure is not rounded. Only the first two digits to the right of the decimal point are used.
Example: 25 quarter units x .667
= 16.675 semester units
= 16.67 semester units
NOT 16.68 or 17.0.

The information was provided by http://www.fullerton.edu/aac/transfer_students/quartsemconversion.asp

What makes your post-bac program distinctive as compared to other post-bac programs?
Lower cost.  High quality of instruction. Opportunity to do research.

How hard is it to gain admittance to the post-bac program?
There are 20 slots available per year in the program.  The ratio of admittance will depend on the number of applicants for these 20 slots.

What is the cost of attending your Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program?
As of right now, our program costs $400 per unit. However, this fee is subject to change.

How long does it take to complete the postbac program?
Typically it takes 4 semesters and a summer class.  Any increase in length would have to be approved by the coordinator.

I'm very interested in your program, but I'd like to come to campus first and talk with some current Postbac Premed students before applying. Is this permitted?
Yes.

How do I apply through Health Professions Advising Office?
The application period has ended for the Spring 2010-2012 co-hort application on September 18, 2009. The Post Baccalaureate program will accept only one cohort for Fall 2010. There will be 30 accepted applicants who will join the program during the Fall. Please refer back to this section for application disbursement and deadline.

How long does the admissions process take?
Admission will be determined within four weeks from the admission closing date. 

Are there any prerequisite classes needed before I enter the program?
Yes, there is one class that needs to be taken before entering the program. Intro into Chemistry needs to be taken with a minimum grade of a “B” or above. If this class is taken at CSUF, Chem 115 fulfills this prerequisite. This course can also be taken at a Community College and you can check if it transfers by going onto www.assist.org. Any Introductory Biology class is also recommended.

It would be strongly advised that you also prepare yourself for calculus by taking or refreshing with a pre-calculus class. All accepted students will be required to take the Math Qualifying Exam (MQE) before they enter the program to determine their suitability to enter into the Calculus class, Math 130.