Application Information

Eligibility Criteria

• a degree in a non-life science major from an accredited university or college
• earned a GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale)
• earned a minimum SAT score of 1100 (Math and Critical Reading), or a minimum ACT score of 24, or a minimum GRE score of 1100 (Verbal and Quantitative with no single score being lower than 500).
• volunteer experience in the community or in a health care setting

The program is not remedial. It is not intended for students who already have a science background and want to bolster their academic record in science. (That can be accomplished by enrolling at Penn State as a nondegree student or in a one-year master's degree program.)

How do I apply?

To apply for admission to the Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate program, you must:

1. complete an application form. Download application here.

2. enclose a nonrefundable application fee of $25

3. submit the following:

• official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended.
• two letters of recommendation, at least one from a college instructor or adviser
• a resume
• SAT or other standardized test scores

Application Deadlines

Summer enrollment April 15
Fall enrollment June 15
Spring enrollment October 15

Getting an Application

To receive an application you may call Dr. Mildred Rodriguez at (814) 865-7620

or send email to mxr22@psu.edu

or you may download it from this web site.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Penn State offers a strong educational experience at a reasonable price to all qualified students. In-state tuition for the 2008-09 school year at University Park was $7,035 per semester for full time students (12 or more credits) and $586 per credit for part-time students (fewer than 12 credits). Out-of-state tuition was $12,727 per semester for full-time students and $1,061 per credit for part-time students. The student activities and computer fees for both Pennsylvania and out-of-state students was $346.  Adult learners are considered for financial aid on a case-by-case basis; for more information, contact the Office of Student Aid, 314 Shields Building, (814) 865-6301.

Housing

Adult learners are considered for on-campus housing on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Housing Referral Service (201 Johnston Commons, 814-865-7501) for information about on-campus housing.

For off-campus housing, the Community Life Office (814-865-2346) maintains up-to-date lists and information about alternative housing arrangements. A listing of local real-estate agents is also available at the Penn State Web site: http://www.sa.psu.edu/ocl

The University

Penn State has earned a reputation for academic excellence by offering students a variety of academic programs that provide theoretical background as well as professional preparation. Working side by side with professors in classrooms and laboratories, you can gain knowledge and experience that will enhance your academic portfolio and prepare you for the health care world.

In addition to the stimulating classroom environment, you will discover that Penn State comprises a diverse community of people of all ages, eager to share their knowledge and personal experiences with each other.

To learn more about Penn State go to http://www.psu.edu

As returning adult student you will also find helpful information at Adult Learner Enrollment Services http://www.outreach.psu.edu/adult-learners/ or 1-800-228-1627.

Eberly College of Science

Faculty members in the Eberly College of Science conduct nearly 300 research programs. This is one advantage of attending a major research university: you can acquire hands-on research experience and daily personal contact with senior researchers to help you prepare for your career in science.

Eberly College alumni include a Nobel Prize winner in E. Coli research, a former White House surgeon, the chief scientific adviser to President John F. Kennedy, members of the National Assembly of Sciences, and executives at Du Point, Dow Corning, and the Argonne National Laboratory. If you live in Pennsylvania, your family physicians are likely to be Eberly College graduates. Visit our Web site at http://www.science.psu.edu for more information.