Welcome to UofL’s Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med Program

🎉 Welcome to UofL’s Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med Program!

Ready to start your journey to medical school? Whether making a career pivot or boosting your academic profile, our Career Changer and Record Enhancer programs are here to help you shine!

📅 2025-2026 Application Cycle Opens: December 1, 2024

✨ Program Overview: Career Changer & Record Enhancer

Our competitive program supports students seeking medical school admission through two tracks:

  • Career Changer: Ideal for students with little or no pre-med coursework.
  • Record Enhancer: For students with pre-med backgrounds looking to boost their GPA or MCAT scores.

🎯 Fall Admission Only | Open to In-State and Out-of-State Applicants

🗓️ 2025 Application Timeline

  • Application Opens: December 1, 2024
  • Career Changer Deadline: March 1, 2025
  • Record Enhancer Deadline: February 17, 2025

🚀 Career Changer Program

This track is tailored for individuals transitioning into medicine with minimal pre-med coursework.

Great fit for:

  • College grads (Bachelor’s by August 2025)
  • Those with ≤ 12 credit hours in biology, chemistry, or physics (including labs)

Not a good fit for:

  • Students who've completed most pre-med courses
  • Applicants looking to boost GPA or MCAT scores

📈 Record Enhancer Program

This track strengthens your academic record with two options:

🧪 Track 1: Pre-Med Coursework

  • Retake or complete core pre-med classes
  • Includes MCAT prep, tutoring & learning strategies

🎓 Track 2: M.S. in Physiology

  • In partnership with UofL’s non-thesis master’s program
  • Must complete Track 1 to qualify for Track 2

🌟 Both tracks include clinical shadowing, community volunteering, and comprehensive application prep.

📋 Applicant Requirements

  • Citizenship: U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Education: U.S.-based Bachelor’s or higher degree
  • GPA: Minimum 3.3 (flexibility possible)
  • Test Scores: One of: ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, or LSAT (no expiration)
  • Science Credit Hours: Career Changer: ≤12; Record Enhancer: ≥13 or MCAT complete

🎯 Standardized Test Score Minimums

  • ACT: 24 composite
  • SAT: 1200/1600 or 1750/2400
  • GRE: 50th percentile (each section)
  • GMAT / LSAT: 50th percentile composite

📬 Application Process

  1. 📄 Online Application:Submit here
  2. 📝 Recommendation Letters: Two required. Recommenders should also complete the Recommendation Form
  3. 📚 Transcripts: Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. (UofL students: see exceptions below)
  4. 📄 Resume or CV
  5. 🧪 Test Score: Submit one qualifying score

Transcript Tip: If you’re a current or former UofL student, you can email your unofficial transcript to postbacpmed@louisville.edu

📌 Key Dates

  • Orientation Week: July 22–26, 2024 (mandatory)
  • Program Start: August 19, 2024
  • Interview Period: Mid-March – April (via Microsoft Teams)
  • Decision Notification: Within 1–2 weeks of interview

💼 15 spots available! Scholarships available for eligible students!

📣 Special Note

The 2024 application cycle has been extended! Submit all materials by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

🎯 Questions? Please email us at postbacpmed@louisville.edu