Premedical Sciences, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Premedical Sciences is an 18-credit program coordinated by the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) in collaboration with schools, colleges, and departments across the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. It is designed to help students strengthen their academic preparation and take the next step toward medical, dental, physician assistant, or biomedical graduate training.

College Requirements

Admission Requirements

Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Preferred GPA of 3.3 or higher
Demonstrated interest in medicine, health professions or biomedical research
Academic background in biology, chemistry or a health-related field is recommended

Major Requirements

Minimum grade of C or better is required in all courses

18 Credits Total - 9 credits of which must be at 600-700 level

Core Courses (9 credits)

CMB 695 - Capstone in Premedical Sciences Credits: 2
CMB 626 - Ethics in Biomedical Research Credits: 2
OR BIOM 641 - Legal and Regulatory Issues and Bioethics Credits: 2
PHYL 301 - Advanced Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
PHYL 301L - Advanced Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credits: 1

Electives (9 credits)

ANAT 603 - Lower Extremity, Thorax, and Abdomen Credits: 3
OR KRS 603 - Lower Extremity, Thorax, and Abdomen Credits: 3
ANAT 604 - Upper Extremity, Head, Neck, and Spine Credits: 3
OR KRS 604 - Upper Extremity, Head, Neck, and Spine Credits: 3
BIOL 350 - Sex Differences in the Life Cycle Credits: 3
OR WGSS 350 - Sex Differences in the Life Cycle Credits: 3
CMB 351 - Genetics, Evolution and Society Credits: 3
OR BIOL 340 - Genetics, Evolution and Society Credits: 3
CMB 411 - Human Genetics Credits: 3
CMB 606 - Introduction to Neurosciences Credits: 4
CMB 611 - Seminar in Biomedical Sciences Credits: 1
OR REPR 611 - Seminar in Biomedical Sciences Credits: 1
CMB 625 - Advanced Topics in Genetics Credits: 2
CMB 621 - Cell Molecular Biology I Credits: 4
CMB 622 - Cell Molecular Biology II Credits: 4
CMB 641 - Introductory Biostatistics for the Bench Biologist Credits: 3
CMB 705 - Special Topics in Neurosciences Credits: V
MCB 461 - Immunology Credits: 3
OR MICR 461 - Immunology Credits: 3
MCB 461L - Immunology Lab Credits: 2
OR MICR 461L - Immunology Lab Credits: 2
PH 630 - Cultural Competency in Health Care Credits: 3
PHYL 302 - Advanced Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
PHYL 302L - Advanced Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Credits: 1
QHS 600 - Biostatistics Concepts for Clinical Researchers Credits: 3
WGSS 493 - Trans* Studies: Trans(feminine/ masculine/gender nonconforming/sexual) Credits: 3

Notes

* CMB 621 and CMB 622 are mandatory prerequisites for transfer to the Master’s and Ph.D. programs in Cell and Molecular Biology.

Program Contact

Program Director: Dr. Alex Stokes

Program email address: pbcpms@hawaii.edu