Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Program
The Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Certificate at Loyola University New Orleans is aimed at supporting recent graduates and career changers with a bachelor’s degree who have a drive and passion for a health-science career, but lack the courses required for entry into their program of choice.
The PB-Health Certificate prepares students for study in medical school, dental school, veterinary school, physician assistant programs, physical therapy programs, and more. Students will work with Loyola University New Orleans academic and pre-health advisors to identify courses that best meet their needs. Loyola’s small class sizes give students the chance to build relationships with professors, which in turn allows faculty to write excellent letters of support for professional school applications.
Students will receive one-on-one guidance and support throughout the program as they apply to their desired graduate program. Loyola’s outstanding curricula and supportive environment will help students become competitive for enrollment in exceptional health programs.
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Post-Baccalaureate Frequently Asked Questions
Priority deadline for summer admission is April 8; final deadline for summer admission is May 1. Priority deadline for fall admission is April 8; final deadline for fall admission is August 1. Priority deadline for spring admission is October 1; final deadline for spring admission is December 1.
Fall 2024 – Spring 2025 Tuition and Fees (per semester)
- Tuition: $450/credit hour
- Lab fees: Varies by course
- University Fees: $1025 full time, $515 part time
- Pre-Health Post Bac Fee: $250 full time, $125 part time
If you have not made a B or higher in a college-level pre-calculus or calculus course you will need to show math competency by taking a math placement test.
Students who receive a 3.3 or higher GPA in the program will be eligible to receive a committee letter packet.
Yes. There is a part-time option that would allow students to work while completing the program.
All faculty have office hours and there are usually tutors available through the Student Success Center. Each member of the PHPB program will have an academic advisor and will have access to specialized pre-health advising.
On-campus housing is very limited and priority is given to first-year freshman who are required to live on campus. There are several off-campus apartments or houses for lease near the campus. We advise checking Loyola's official off-campus housing provider to see what might be available.
Student can consult with Loyola's pre-health advisor for guidance on volunteer opportunities and clinical experiences. Career Services at Loyola can also help students find relevant opportunities for which to apply.
Test prep resources and guidance are available to students. There is not a formal MCAT prep course offered at this time.
Not at this time.
Most of our science classes have less than 50 students per instructor. Most labs are capped between 16 and 20 students. In the sciences, no classes or labs are taught by graduate students.
Yes, these are the same classes taken by traditional undergraduates.
While some eligible classes may be offered in the evening hours or online, PHPB students should expect to complete most of their coursework with daytime classes.
Applicants use the Adult Undergraduate Programs Application.