I know UPenn has the linkage programs, but I don't think I qualify b/c I had a low undergrad GPA (3.0). As a Core Studies student, you take the introductory science courses required for admission to most medical, dental, nursing, or veterinary schools: general chemistry, introductory biology, organic chemistry, physics, and biochemistry. Students in the premedicine post-baccalaureate certificate program have the opportunity to meet their educational goals at a world-class university. General chemistry, introductory biology, organic chemistry, and physics sequences consist of two semesters, and each semester includes a lab. As the decision to pursue linkage can be complex, students who are interested in a linkage program must discuss it with their advisers. While post-bacc programs can benefit students with many types of backgrounds, they are not for everyone–and knowing this ahead of time is important, as the cost for these programs is anywhere between $20,000-$40,000. In this customizable program, Post-Bacc students can enroll in undergraduate-level courses in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies, Penn LPS Online courses and certificates, and courses in the College of Arts and Sciences as well as other select schools at Penn. The linkages listed on the site are for pre-health students. University of Pennsylvania - Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. The GW Post-baccalaureate Pre-medicine program has linkages with some medical and PA programs. In other words, for students who join the program with little or no science Hey, everyone--I'm trying to make a final decision on which post-bacc program to start this summer. Hey, does anyone know anything about the vcu Pre-medical post bac program in relation to the UPenn special science? Linkage means that you can apply to the medical school before you have completed all of the coursework in the post-bac program. It allows you to make an application to linked schools during the 2nd year of the post bacc program. I got into both and am trying to decide which one to accept. A linkage program is akin to an "early decision" + skip "glide year." Post-baccalaureate or “post-bacc” programs, for short, are often discussed among pre-med students. This means that many campus facilities and programs may be temporarily closed and/or limited to accommodate such a model. Career-Changer Post-Bacc Students: Students with an excellent academic record in another field who are pursuing a post-bacc to shift into medicine are most likely to have the undergraduate GPA necessary to qualify for many linkage programs. I've been accepted to both Penn and Georgetown's premedical post-bacc programs (the ones for career-changers), and I do not qualify for most linkages at Penn (3.55 undergrad GPA). However, for students for whom linkage is right, a number of outstanding medical schools offer linkage to eligible Hopkins post-bacs. Applicants admitted to medical school via linkage are strong applicants, nominated by their program, so you cannot assume that if the post-bac program offers linkage that you will be admitted that way. UPenn's special science doesn't link to UPenn Medicine, unfortunately the only linkage agreement they have is with UMDNJ. Record-improver post-bacc students may struggle to meet this requirement. COVID-19 INFORMATION: Goucher College is dedicated to in-person learning; however, during this unprecedented time, COVID-19 has forced Goucher to move to a distance-learning model as mandated by governmental and public health authorities. Linkage Admissions Process Resources. Here's what I've learned about linkage programs ~ it's just another piece of information to put with the rest. Postbac students describe how they explored the linkage option This option allows well qualified students to apply to medical or PA school during the post-baccalaureate year. I'm no expert just yet!