Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate

Notre Dame de Namur University has long been known for the quality of our science majors and our graduate programs. Based on our traditional undergraduate preparation for health science graduate programs, the Post-baccalaureate Premedical Program offers courses taught by experienced faculty. Students wishing to enter medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy, or physical therapy schools but who lack the necessary science and math requirements are served well by this program.

Distinctions

• Highly experienced faculty teach all courses and students are advised by the Program Director.
• The majority of courses are offered during the day.
• Students are eligible for financial assistance, and may work part-time during the program.
• The program includes courses that prepare for the MCAT, DAT, and GRE exams.

Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Curriculum

Each student will receive advisement on his/her individual curriculum and the proper preparation for their graduate programs of choice. The following courses are a sample of those offered for this program, but prerequisites (including successful math placement) must be completed before courses are taken. The Certificate is awarded at the end of this two-year program and the successful completion of 16 units with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Sample Courses include:

• General Biology
• General Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• College Physics

See the NDNU General Catalog for the program requirements and course descriptions.

Admission Process

NDNU admits students throughout the year for fall, spring, and summer semesters.
Please review the NDNU General Catalog for complete admission requirements.

Faculty

Lisa Bjerknes, M.D., Stanford University

Lois Crawford, MS, Fordham University; Chemistry

Timothy Dawe, MS, San Francisco State University; Physics

Anne Foster, Ph.D., University of California, Davis; Biochemistry

Isabelle Haithcox, Ph.D., Cornell University; Analytical and Biophysical Chemistry

Eugenia Panomitros, Ph.D., University of California, Davis; Biochemistry and Microbiology

Eugen Radian, Ph.D., University of Bucharest, Romania; Mathematics

NDNU's School of Sciences

Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, NDNU is a multifaceted university offering four bachelor degrees and over 15 graduate degrees and certificates. The School of Sciences, under the leadership of the Dean, Dr. Gregory B. White, offers bachelor's degrees in biology, biochemistry, computer science, history, political science, social science, psychology, and sociology. In addition to the Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate, the School offers Master's degrees in art therapy (MFT), clinical psychology (MFT), clinical gerontology, and gerontology administration.

Contact

Lisa Bjerknes, M.D.
(650) 508-3491, lbjerknes@ndnu.edu

Graduate Admissions
Ralston Hall
Tel: (650) 508-3600
Fax: (650) 508-3426
E-mail: grad.admit@ndnu.edu
M - Th 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.