Post-Baccalaureate Students
Are you thinking about furthering your education after your undergraduate degree, or maybe switching careers? If so, there are many paths open to you—not just in fields like Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing, but also in areas such as Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Public Health.
Your background, how long ago you completed your degree, and your past academic performance may mean you’ll need some extra classes or training to make your application stronger. This is a place where you can find out about programs that support students from underrepresented groups who have already completed their bachelor's or professional training.
Take a moment to explore the resources below and use our Resources to discover health career pipeline programs designed for students like you.
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Post BA/Professional Resources
Learn How to Become – Health Care Careers – This website provides detailed information about the steps that are involved for becoming different types of health care professionals, such as a physician, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, or public health administrator.
Aspiring Docs – This collection of resources from the Association of American Medical Colleges provides helpful information to help you get started on your path to medicine, addressing important topics such as how to get medically related experience and prepare for the application process; you can also get inspired by personal stories from medical students, residents, and physicians.
Applied Health
Learn How to Become a Dietitian – This website provides detailed information about the steps that are involved with becoming a dietitian.
Dentistry
Learn How to Become a Dentist – This website provides detailed information about the steps that are involved with becoming a dentist, all the way from what classes are important to take as an undergraduate to licensure and choosing a specialization!
Medicine
Learn How to Become a Doctor/Physician – This website provides detailed information about the steps that are involved with becoming a dentist, all the way from what classes are important to take as an undergraduate to completing medical school and beyond!
Aspiring Docs – This collection of resources from the Association of American Medical Colleges provides helpful information to help you get started on your path to medicine, addressing important topics such as how to get medically related experience and prepare for the application process; you can also get inspired by personal stories from medical students, residents, and physicians.
Nursing
Learn How to Become a Nurse – This website provides detailed information about the steps that are involved with becoming a licensed nurse.
Pharmacy
Learn How to Become a Pharmacist – This website provides detailed information about the steps that are involved with becoming a licensed pharmacist.
Public Health
Learn How to Become a Public Health Administrator – This website provides detailed information about potential pathways to becoming a public health administrator as well as the wide range of roles and jobs that are possible.
Pre Health
DePaul University Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program
Loyola University Chicago Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program