Who is This Program For?
The UC Davis Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Program is an academic-enhancing program designed for individuals pursuing medicine, dentistry, nursing, physician assistant or other health professions. Our curriculum is designed with the whole applicant in mind and prepares future applicants for all aspects of the application process, with a focus on academic building, test taking and application preparation.
90%
Acceptance Rate
3.80
Average Post-Bac GPA
508
Average MCAT Score
Students in the Health Professions Post-Bac have been accepted to a variety of medical, dental, pharmacy and physician assistant schools. Here are just some:
- University of California, Davis (UC Davis)
- University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine)
- University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
- University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
- University of Southern California (USC)
- Loma Linda University
- California Northstate University
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Penn State College of Medicine
- Rush Medical College
- A.T. Still University
- Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Western University of Health Sciences
- Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- University of the Pacific
- Touro University
Samuel Merritt University
Program Overview
The program includes:
- 12 rigorous science courses
- Year-long MCAT test preparation course or quarterly GRE/DAT prep
- Series of skill-building seminars: Learning and Test-Taking Strategies, Medical Terminology, Narrative Medicine vs Scientific Writing and Application Preparation
- Summer learning experiences in Clinical, Research or Health Equity Track
- Application prep seminar
Benefits and Services
Along with academic-enhancing curriculum, you can maximize your success with our personalized support services:
- In-house test preparation
- High-touch advising
- Application strategy and preparation
- Committee letter
- 24/7 mental health and wellbeing services
Select a Track That Aligns With Your Interests
Clinical Track
11-week Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program accredited with the state of California
Health Equity Track
Explore health disparities and inequities related to access to care for treatment and prevention
Research Track
Apply new research skills and techniques to foster critical thinking and analytical skills through hands-on experience
“Being able to work so closely with each student is my favorite part of this program. Our one-on-one advising sessions allow us to carefully craft their health profession application to showcase the unique value each Post-Bac student brings to the healthcare field.”
– Bryelle McRay, Director of the UC Davis Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Program
The UC Davis Post-Bac was really the backbone of my application. I really would not have known how to navigate applications without the program and its advisors. I would absolutely recommend the UC Davis Post-Bac because of its advisors. They go above and beyond for students.
– Gabby Rich, future Physician Assistant (PA)