Post-baccalaureate Readiness Instruction for bioMedical Education
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Why PRIME?
Designed for those who want to change careers and those who have been on a pre-med track and want to bolster their chances of med-school admission, PRIME offers a customized course schedule, a dedicated advisor, and MCAT prep for each student.
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Meet our Students
Our students have unique backgrounds and stories to share. Hear how the PRIME program has helped them become better prepared for med school admission.
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Apply
Ready to boost your medical-school admissions profile? Find out more about what it takes to get in to the PRIME program.
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Tuition and Financial Aid
Our certificate program typically takes one to two years to complete. We've got a semester-by-semester breakdown of costs.
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Program Events
Missed our most recent PRIME webinar? Watch the Replay.
Join the Director of the program and a current PRIME student in learning about the post-baccalaureate path to medical school.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many courses are offered? What if I've already completed all my science courses required for medical school? We've got answers to these and other questions to help you decide if the PRIME program is right for you.