Core Curriculum:
In preparation for medical school, Post-Baccalaureate students complete the required science coursework and share in the many resources available at Johns Hopkins University . These may also include advanced 
level and elective courses, tutorials, clinical and research experiences, and participation in variety of volunteer activities. A program of study is customized for each student to acquire the strongest possible preparation for medical school. Features of a Hopkins Post-Bac Program include: consideration of the student's established abilities and interests, completion of required science courses, relevant electives, and substantive medical experience.
The basic core requirements for most medical schools include: a year of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics, all with labs. Students have the choice of completing the Post-Bac Program in a time frame suited to their needs. Typically, the program requires 9 to 13 months of full-time study. If you majored in an area such as engineering and took some of the required courses with strong grades, you may be accommodated by taking advanced science courses and electives.
A full year of calculus is also required to complete the program. If you have not taken college level Calculus I (or received equivalent high school advanced placement credit) it may be necessary to do a second year of full-time or part-time study. Prospective applicants, who have not taken Calculus I, are strongly encouraged to do so before enrolling in the Post-Bac Program.
There are abundant academic support resources to assist students in being successful with their studies. Student tutors, review sessions, and one-on-one contact with the Director and Academic Coordinator of the Post-Bac Premed Program enable students to receive personalized guidance and opportunities that influence their future in medicine.
