90%+
Percent of our graduates are accepted to schools in the health professions each year.
19–24
Months to complete the post-bacc premed program.
3
Linkage programs that can streamline your transition to medical school.
125,000+
You’ll join a network of 125,000+ Tufts University alumni.
Prepare with real-world experience
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Pursue Your Passion in Health Sciences
If you’re a student who is motivated to help others, driven to solve problems, and ready to embark on a career in the health sciences, then the post-baccalaureate premedical program at Tufts University is right for you. At Tufts, you’ll build upon your undergraduate and real-world experiences while engaging in rigorous coursework designed to prepare you for the next level in your career.
As a post-bacc premed student, you’re set up for a career in the health sciences—such as medical doctor, physician assistant, nurse, or other roles where demand is strong in the field. The program is an excellent fit for students seeking a purpose in and beyond the traditional medical, dental, and veterinary fields—and if you’re interested in community health, public health, health equity, and health justice, then you will be in the right place, too. Regardless of your future field, at Tufts you will find an engaged community of students and professors committed to making a positive impact on the world.
Discover Academic Excellence
In the Tufts post-bacc premed program, you’ll learn from world-class professors who are accessible and focused on offering personal attention to students. You’ll be encouraged to engage in discussions, seek clarification, and express your interests in the course material, solidifying your understanding of the curriculum. The Student Accessibility and Academic Resources (StAAR) Center, staffed by trained student tutors, provides a range of services, including subject tutoring, study skills coaching, and writing consulting, all free of charge.
Mathematics Post-Baccalaureate Certificate — Online Summer Term Intensive Option
Earn your mathematics post-bac certificate this summer online. The certificate program can be completed in one summer or started in the summer and completed in the fall. Apply for Fall 2024 and indicate your interest in the Summer intensive on the application by May 1.
Pivot to the Career of Your Choice
Tufts is proud to offer linkage programs for the post-bacc premed program through Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, and UMass Chan Medical School for eligible applicants. A linkage program streamlines the application process and establishes a connection with a specific school, allowing you to begin the application process earlier than usual and skip the “glide year” (the year of the application cycle after taking the MCAT).
Get Ahead—Skip the Glide Year
Program Highlights
- Small program size and a personalized path of study.
- Access to tutoring and time management counseling.
- Free access to MCAT test prep materials.
- Mentorship from professors at the top of their fields.
- Collaborative research that crosses disciplines.
- Five miles from the major medical hub of Boston.
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What do you get at Tufts? A rigorous health sciences education in a unique environment that blends the intellectual and technological resources of a world-class research university with the strengths of a top-ranked liberal arts college.
At Tufts, you’ll work with world-renowned health-care faculty at the top of their disciplines, at the only private university in the U.S. with a medical, dental, and veterinary school, as well as physician assistant, physical therapy, and occupational therapy programs. Combine classroom teaching and hands-on learning to earn a degree that will prepare you for success. Take advantage of Tufts’ dedicated career and networking resources, explore the Tufts campus just a few miles from the major medical hubs of Boston and Cambridge, and get ready for the next step in your professional life.
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For International Applicants
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required, if applicable.
- If admitted, confirm enrollment by April 15 for fall admission.
- The Tufts International Center issues visa document forms and offers support.
GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.
Your career on your terms
Dive into internships, research opportunities, and programming tailored to your individual growth as a professional or scholar in a quantitative field.
- Tuition scholarships for the master's degree program
- Graduate teaching assistantships at the Eliot-Pearson Children's School
- Research opportunities
GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.
The post-baccalaureate premedical program is for students who have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited academic institution. From the liberal arts to finance, engineering, or teaching, if your undergraduate major was not in the natural sciences, you can pivot to a career in medicine, dentistry, or other fields with a post-baccalaureate certificate. The program is designed for career changers and recent graduates who have taken three or fewer prerequisite science courses in an undergraduate program.
For college graduates who completed all undergraduate prerequisites and need to strengthen an existing science record, Tufts offers a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MBS) Degree Program. This program is based at the School of Medicine on the Boston Health Sciences Campus. If you have completed some prehealth prerequisites as part of an undergraduate program or wish to enhance a past academic record, you should look at the MBS rather than the post-bacc premed program.
- Consulting firms
- Academia
- Government and international agencies
- Finance
- Research
Our programs offer students the option of part- or full-time scheduling, federal financial aid, and scholarships.
Nurture your network
Make connections and access a wealth of resources to move your career forward by joining our expansive network of alumni and faculty who are leaders in their fields and committed to helping students succeed however possible.
The Tufts Experience
You will find a collaborative and vibrant community at Tufts—and your experience will extend far beyond the math department as you will have opportunities to engage with students and faculty across programs. Join a math or other student group. Get involved in Boston communities with our math-oriented outreach programs. At Tufts you can attend department colloquiums, weekly research seminars, and lecture series—and take advantage of Tufts’ career resources to help you land that dream job.