Postbaccalaureate Pre-Professional Program (P4)
Admission Criteria & Application Requirments
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DEADLINES:
> Summer (1year accelerated): March 1st
> Fall (2 year): June 1st

Applications received after deadlines will be reviewed at the discretion of P4 Admission comittee and on a space available basis.

Admission Requirements

  1. An accredited U.S. or Canadian college/university baccalaureate degree with a minimum GPA of 3.2 (including science coursework ≥3.2)
  2. Standardized test scores (SAT - 1000+, ACT - 21+)
  3. U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
  4. Demonstrated strong interest in the healthcare field with work and volunteer experiences

Please note, this program is intended for students who have a limited science background. If you have completed more than half of the prerequisite coursework for medical or pharmacy school, or if you have taken the MCAT/PCAT, you are not eligible for this program.

Required Application Materials

  1. Completed online application (apply here), including comprehensive resume and essay questions
  2. Two letters of recommendation, including an academic reference
  3. Official transcript(s) from all schools attended
  4. Official standardized test scores (SAT or ACT required – if an applicant has taken other standardized tests in addition to SAT or ACT they are required to submit those scores as well. (GRE, MCAT, PCAT, etc.)
  5. Non-refundable $50 application fee

Applications will be reviewed and strong candidates will be invited for an interview with the Director of P4. A final decision will be communicated to all applicants within six weeks following the interview.

Learn More about the P4 Program

Postbaccalaureate
Pre-Professional Program
Jefferson Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Thomas Jefferson University
1020 Locust Street
JAH, Suite M46
Philadelphia, PA 19170

Gerald Grunwald, PhD
Director, Postbaccalaureate
Pre-professional Program
Gerald.Grunwald@ jefferson.edu

Office of Admissions
Jefferson Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Thomas Jefferson University
1020 Locust Street
JAH, Suite M60
Philadelphia PA 19107

(215) 503-4400
jcgs-info@jefferson.edu


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