In preparation for medical school, post-baccalaureate students complete the required science coursework and share the many resources available at Johns Hopkins. These may include advanced level and elective courses, tutorials at the School of Medicine, clinical and research experiences, and participation in volunteer activities. The flexibility of the program allows us to customize each student’s program of study. In turn, each student acquires the strongest possible preparation for medical school, taking into consideration the student's established abilities and interests, completion of required science courses, relevant electives, and medical experience. To make sure that each student enrolls in the best possible array of courses which complement his or her background, the program director maps out a plan for each student before enrollment. The basic core science requirements for most medical schools include two semesters each of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics, all with accompanying labs.
A full year of calculus is also required to complete the program. If you have not taken calculus it may be necessary to do a second year of full-time or part-time study. Prospective applicants who have not taken Calculus I are strongly encouraged to do so before enrolling in the post-bac program. Students have the choice of completing the post-bac program in a time frame suited to their needs. Typically, the program requires 9 to 14 months of full-time study. If you majored in a science-related field such as engineering and took some of the required courses with strong grades, you may be accommodated by taking advanced science courses and electives.
Since the program is customized according to each student’s background, there is no set timetable, although most students complete the program within one year. Students wishing to take full advantage of the vast resources at Johns Hopkins, including enrolling in courses at the Bloomberg School of Public Health or participating in medical tutorials with faculty at the School of Medicine, may opt to take two lab science courses per semester so that they may avail themselves of the enriching opportunities at the institution. Others who wish to complete their courses quickly may enroll in three lab sciences concurrently. The individual course of study appropriate for each applicant will be discussed in detail during the interview process.
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