Premedical Program

• You have an undergraduate degree but need to complete some or all postbaccalaureate premedical coursework before applying to medical, dental or veterinary school.
• You are looking to study part-time, in evening courses on the Harvard campus.
• You need flexible, affordable, yet rigorous coursework that prepares you for medical, dental, or veterinary school and demonstrates your competency to admissions committees.
• You are seeking a program that has a strong placement record. See a list of schools our program candidates have been admitted to recently.

Applications for the 2023-2024 Premedical Program open on February 1, 2023.

• A personalized postbaccalaureate premedical program geared to your specific needs. Upon admission, you’ll be assigned an individualized credit requirement between 20-32 credits. This credit assignment reflects what we believe will be required to make you the most competitive applicant.
• Affordability, which is core to our mission. A 2022-2023 four-credit undergraduate course costs $1,980 ($495 per credit).
• Individualized advising throughout the program, such as, recommendations on course selection, evaluation of your application essay, and guidance through the application process (e.g., MCAT/DAT timing and acquiring letters of recommendation).
• An orientation at the outset of the program with clinicians from Harvard Medical School (HMS), core Harvard Extension faculty, a representative from HMS Admissions, and interactive sessions with fellow students.
• Live monthly clinician interactions to learn from experts in the field of health care.
•  Sponsorship, which includes a composite letter of recommendation and a personal assessment.
• Harvard University ID card, which grants you access to the Harvard library system and many on-campus resources, such as athletic services.
• The option to participate in research with a faculty member through our Faculty Aide Program
• The ability to utilize Harvard’s Office of Career Services for general career advice and job/internship searches.
• Access to federal financial aid.
• Membership in the Harvard Alumni Association upon completion of the program.
• Discounted access to Harvard Medical School’s HMX online courses upon program completion to help ensure a successful first year in medical school.

Courses

To find core and elective medical science courses use the DCE Course Search and Registration platform:

Under Search Classes, scroll to Browse by Degree, Certificate, or Premedical Program.

• Select Premedical Program.
• Choose explore program to find courses.

Learn more about the program on the following pages:

• Medical School Acceptances
• Applying to Medical, Dental or Veterinary School
• Sponsorship
• Enrollment
• Academic Standing
• HMX Online Courses

Program Questions? Call us at (617) 495-2926 or email us at hcp@extension.harvard.edu.

If you are a US citizen or permanent resident who has earned a bachelor’s degree, you are invited to apply.