Health Sciences

The competitive 30-week Traditional Post-baccalaureate Program in Health Sciences will help develop each student's scientific skills and foundational knowledge in basic health professions sciences while also exposing them to a patient care experiences in a variety of settings and disciplines.

This program offers students interested in pursuing a graduate or professional degree in the health sciences the opportunity to strengthen their scientific background or use it as a record enhancer, boost their CV, or earn prerequisite course credits. The biggest advantage to completing the program is that it makes a student a competitive applicant for any health professions program to which they apply.

Students in the certificate program will receive an introduction to patient care and have the opportunity to observe within the University’s clinical facilities, along with career guidance to assist them in achieving their ultimate professional goals. Eligible students accepted into the Post-baccalaureate program who successfully complete the certificate, submit a complete application, and meet the program prerequisite requirements will be guaranteed an interview to a Salus at Drexel University program of their choice.*

*Post-baccalaureate students must complete 28 credits while maintaining good academic standing (a GPA of 3.0 or higher and no more than two 'C' grades) in order to successfully complete the certificate program. Contact the Office of Admissions for additional information.

Selected courses in the Post-baccalaureate Program are open to non-degree seeking students wishing to expand their knowledge and skills in health sciences.  All courses may be taken on an a la carte basis, except for Introduction to Patient Care I & II and Career Guidance & Academic Success. The maximum credit total allowed as a non-certificate seeking student is 24 credits.

Merger pending approval by the United States Department of Education, specialized accreditors, and additional third parties.