Advanced Core Science Studies, Certificate
Learn more about the postbaccalaureate certificate in Advanced Core Science Studies.
The CST Postbaccalaureate Program offers a certificate for successfully completing a full-academic-year course load of advanced core science courses that have been customized to help students prepare for the entrance exams and the first-year course load for professional schools, including allopathic, osteopathic, and podiatric medical schools, dental schools, physician assistant programs, and pharmacy schools.
Only students who have already earned a bachelor's degree are eligible for acceptance to the Postbaccalaureate Program.
The program offers a supportive academic environment designed to help its students develop academically, professionally, and personally.
For more information about the program, please visit: https://postbac.cst.temple.edu/.
If you have questions for our leadership team, please send them to cst.postbac@temple.edu or call us at 215-204-0621.
Certificate Requirements
To earn a Certificate in Advanced Core Science Studies, students must complete the following courses and additional requirements.
Required Courses
The Certificate consists of a set of core course requirements and additional courses in one of 3 tracks based on the anticipated career path.
Track 1: For students interested in pursuing a career as an MD, DO, PharmD, DPM, or OD (26 Total Credit Hours)
Track 2: For students interested in pursuing a career as a DMD or DDS (27 Total Credit Hours)
Track 3: For students interested in pursuing a career as a PA (28 Total Credit Hours)
Residency Requirements: All coursework for the certificate must be completed at Temple while enrolled in the 10-month Post Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program in the College of Science and Technology.
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACMS 4004 | Fundamentals of Physiology for Pre-Health Postbaccalaureates | 4 |
| BIOL 4201 | The Practice of Health Care: Competencies and Current Topics | 1 |
| BIOL 4218 | Principles of Medical Genetics for Pre-Health Postbaccalaureates | 4 |
| BIOL 4233 | Human Anatomy for Pre-Health Postbaccalaureates | 4 |
| BIOL 4275 | Fundamentals of Medical Biochemistry for Pre-Health Postbaccalaureates | 4 |
| CHEM 1055 | Introduction to Problem Solving and Logical Thinking for Pre-Health Postbaccalaureates | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Track 1: Additional Courses
Students interested in pursuing a career as an MD, DO, PharmD, DPM, or OD should complete the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACMS 4006 | Cellular and Molecular Basis of Immunology and Microbiology for Pre-Health Postbaccalaureates | 4 |
| BIOL 4268 | Fundamentals of Cell and Cancer Biology for Pre-Health Postbaccalaureates | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 8 | |
Track 2: Additional Courses
Students interested in pursuing a career as a DMD or DDS should complete the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACMS 4006 | Cellular and Molecular Basis of Immunology and Microbiology for Pre-Health Postbaccalaureates | 4 |
| BIOL 4268 | Fundamentals of Cell and Cancer Biology for Pre-Health Postbaccalaureates | 4 |
| CHEM 1005 | Practice and Development of Spatial Visualization Skills | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 9 | |
Track 3: Additional Courses
Students interested in pursuing a career as a PA should complete the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACMS 4005 | Fundamentals of Physiology Lab for Pre-Health Postbaccalaureates | 1 |
| BIOL 1004 | Medical Terminology for Pre-Health Postbaccalaureates | 1 |
| BIOL 2001 | Clinical Microbiology | 4 |
| BIOL 4234 | Human Anatomy Lab for Pre-Health Postbaccalaureates | 1 |
| MATH 1013 | Elements of Statistics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 10 | |
Additional Requirements
- Attend the appropriate standardized test preparatory course(s).
- Participate in clinical enhancement and/or volunteer opportunities.
- Attend mandatory advising sessions.