Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Certificate of Completion

The mission of the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Certificate of Completion program is to provide rigorous courses that help non-matriculated students develop a strong understanding of the content, oral and written communication skills, and critical and innovative thinking skills that provide the foundation for entry into, and successful completion of, graduate programs, particularly in the health sciences.

UNE Online’s Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Certificate is an eighteen (18) to thirty (30) credit program and is designed for students who want to pursue an advanced degree in healthcare or medicine but have yet to complete the required health science courses required for admission into health or medical school.

This Post-Bacc Pre-Health certificate program has a customizable curriculum, addressing the needs of students interested in applying to: medical school, physician assistant (PA) school, veterinary school, pharmacy school, dental school, nurse practitione school (NP), physical therapy (PT) school, occupational therapy (OT) school, registered dietitian (RD) school, or other graduate health professional programs.

Students in the Post-Bacc Pre-Health certificate program will have the ability to work with an academic advisor to assist with laying out their course plan and structure to meet their individual needs and prepare them for the health or medical program of their choice. In addition, students will be awarded a committee letter upon the successful completion of the Post-Bacc program to assist with entry and acceptance into medical school.

Courses in the PBPH program are equivalent to semester-long courses, designed to be completed in eight (8) weeks.

Enrollment in the course begins the day your section opens, which is listed in the Academic Calendar. 

Technology requirements may differ by course. 

Students take proctored exams online using Proctor U. This requires the student to allow an online proctor remote access to the student's computer. UNE holds academic integrity in the highest regard, so exams that are not proctored in their entirety are not credited. For instructions on creating an account and testing your equipment, please visit ProctorU.

Attendance Policy

Students taking online Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health (PBPH) undergraduate courses through the College of Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post is not submitted by Sunday evening at 11:59 p.m. of the first week of the term. Reinstatement is at the purview of the Dean’s Office. 

Course Withdrawal Policy

Add/Drop Period

A student may add or drop a course during the time frames published on the UNE Academic Calendar. Courses dropped during the add/drop period will not appear on a student’s official transcript.

Course Withdrawal Period

A student may withdraw from a course after the add/drop period has ended through the designated withdrawal deadline, which is approximately at the 60% point of the course's length. The withdrawal period for each semester and session is published on the UNE Academic Calendar.

Grade for the Course Withdrawal

A course withdrawal during the withdrawal period results in a grade of W, which will appear on a student’s official transcript. The grade of W is awarded only if a student has submitted a completed Course Withdrawal Form to the Registrar’s Office by the deadline. A W grade does not impact the term or cumulative GPA.

Consultation Before a Course Withdrawal

Before deciding to withdraw from a course, students must consult their Program/Academic Director and are encouraged to discuss the situation with the instructor. 

International students must obtain the approval of the Office of Global Education, as withdrawals may affect visa status.

Students are strongly urged to consult with Student Financial Services, as course withdrawals may affect financial aid or Veterans benefits. 

Course Withdrawal Process

Students who wish to withdraw from a course must submit the signed Course Withdrawal Form to the Registrar’s Office before the Course Withdrawal deadline.

Ceasing to attend classes or notifying the instructor does not constitute an official withdrawal.

Late Withdrawal

Requests to withdraw from a course after the withdrawal period will only be considered in extreme circumstances. To request a late withdrawal, a student must consult with their Program/Academic Director and submit a completed Academic Petition stating the extenuating circumstances and a letter of support from an advisor, faculty member, or Program/Academic Director to the College’s Dean’s Office offering the course for consideration. 

If approved, a W grade will appear on the transcript, not impacting the GPA calculations.

Late withdrawal petitions must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office by the last day of the class.

Note: All deadlines, procedures, and policies related to course withdrawal are subject to the guidelines specified on the UNE Academic Calendar.

Audit Policy

Students taking online Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health (PBPH) undergraduate courses or Science Prerequisite for the Health Professions (SPHP) courses through the College of  Professional Studies may, with prior consent of the Dean’s office and/or Program Director, enroll in a course for an audit grade (AU).  An auditor is expected to participate in classes, engage in discussions and course activities, and complete assignments as determined by the instructor, but is not required to take examinations. Auditing a course does not count towards enrollment status (i.e., part-time, full-time, etc.) and therefore cannot be considered for financial aid purposes, veterans benefits, etc. Audit courses carry zero credit and are charged full tuition. 

Enrolling in a course for an audit grade (AU) may be done at the time of registration, or as a result of an approved Enrollment Status Change request which must be accompanied by a signed approval from the CPS Dean’s Office and/or Program Director. An Enrollment Status Change request must be done prior to the completion of the course’s final exam or final evaluation and cannot be retroactively requested once the course, final exam, or final evaluation is completed. Reversal or change of an audit grade is not possible (i.e., once enrolled for AU the grade becomes permanent on a student's academic record). The student who wishes later to be graded for such a course must re-enroll in and pay for graded credit. 

Program Completion

Upon completion of necessary courses, a certificate of completion may be requested from the program.

In addition to the certificate, if desired a committee letter can be provided to those students who achieve a 3.0 or higher during their time in the program. 

All of the courses in the PBPH program are included in UNE's regional accreditation by the New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE), the highest standard of academic accreditation possible.

At UNE Online, our goal is to admit students who demonstrate an ability to be successful in the Post-Bacc Pre-Health program and who will continue that success in their future health care endeavors. When processing applications we consider all aspects of the student’s candidacy. A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is recommended, but most candidates will possess stronger academic records. Your application to the Post-Bacc Pre-Health program will include an unofficial transcript, as well as a personal statement to be reviewed by the admissions committee.

Admission Requirements

• At least a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA – 3.0 recommended
• Unofficial undergraduate transcripts
• Personal Statement
• Completed Application (no fee required)

We do not accept any type of financial aid or payment plan at this time, with the exception of military assistance. Students are expected to make payment in full at the time of checkout.