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Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program

The University of Louisville offers a pre-med preparation program designed for career changers who desire to pursue medical school but lack the pre-med courses and preparation for admissions. The Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program is offered jointly by the School of Medicine and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Application requirements

This is a competitive program with 20 spots available per academic year. Fall entry only.  Applicants must meet the following requirements for rolling admission:

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States
  • Earned a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university in the United States
  • Have a minimum 3.3 grade point average from undergraduate or graduate school
  • Have no more than 12 credit hours in premedical science course work (not including English and math courses)

Our program is committed to create a diverse healthcare workforce that reflects our diverse community at large. All students are encouraged to apply. The application cycle for the 2026 cohort begins December 1 and will end on March 1, 2026.

What this program can do for you

  • Provide you with a supportive student-friendly environment
  • Provide personalized advising
  • Provide enrichment activities and experiences
  • Provide assured admission to the University of Louisville School of Medicine and more

Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions

Our one-hour virtual sessions via Microsoft Teams provide an overview of the Career Changer and Record Enhancer Components. You can find links to the information sessions through our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.

  • October 11 @ 1:00-2:00 P.M.
  • October 14 @ 5:30-6:30 P.M.
  • October 15 @ 12:00-1:00 P.M.
  • November 1 @ 1:00-2:00 P.M.
  • November 4 @ 5:30-6:30 P.M.
  • November 5 @ 12:00-1:00 P.M.
  • December 2 @ 5:30-6:30 P.M.
  • December 3 @ 12:00-1:00 P.M.

For more information about the Post-baccalaureate Premedical Program for career changers, please send an e-mail to postbacpmed@louisville.edu and one of our staff will follow up with you.

Please visit the Post-baccalaureate website for more information.