APPLICATION TIMELINE
Students may start the PMPB Program in the summer, fall, or spring terms. The summer session features MCAT review only. The fall and spring semesters cover academic coursework in such areas as core sciences, social sciences, standardized patients, professional communication, service learning, and a healthcare seminar. Enrollment and tuition are for one-year.
Spring Start (January)
Apply between August 1 - November 1 to start in the spring term, followed by summer and fall terms. These students will be eligible for medical school consideration after the completion of the spring term, summer term (if desired) and the fall term for the following fall. This option offers the most flexibility for students to prepare for the MCAT, excel in the coursework, and to be considered by the College of Medicine.
Summer Start (June)
Apply between January 2 - April 1 to start in the summer term (with MCAT review), followed by fall and spring terms. These students will be eligible for medical school consideration after the completion of the spring term with the goal to start medical school in the following fall.
Students who opt out of the summer MCAT review will pay the same tuition as those who enroll for all three terms.
Fall Start (August)
Apply between January 2 - June 15 to start in the fall term, followed by spring and summer terms. These students will be eligible for medical school consideration after the completion of the spring (or summer) term for the following fall.
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Admissions Requirements
Before applying to the PMPB, please carefully review the following academic requirements used to evaluate each applicant.
Eligibility for Admission to the PMPB Program
Northern California Education Foundation-2018 Scholarship Application
Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission to the PMPB Program:
Requirement |
Medicine |
Pharmacy |
Minimum Overall GPA |
3.20 |
2.60 |
Minimum BCPM GPA |
3.00 |
NA |
Interview |
Required |
NA |
IB or AP credits not accepted for the following:
Recommended coursework; but not required for students interested in studying medicine:
Social sciences, Behavioral sciences, Foreign Languages, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology
Go to: COM Admission Requirements for up to date information about admission requirements for the College of Medicine at CNU.
The prerequisite coursework and general education requirements for the College of Pharmacy at CNU can be found at: COP Admission Requirements.
Requirements for the College of Pharmacy | ||
Course |
Sem Hrs |
Quarter Hours |
General Chemistry I and II with lab components |
8 |
12 |
Organic Chemistry I and II with lab components |
8 |
12 |
Biochemistry or Cell & Molecular Biology |
3 |
4 |
General Biology I and II with one lab or lab equivalent |
8 |
12 |
Microbiology |
3 |
4 |
Physiology (if taking a combined Anatomy and Physiology course, both Anatomy and Physiology I and II must be taken to fulfill the individual Anatomy and Physiology course requirements) |
3 |
4 |
Anatomy (if taking a combined Anatomy and Physiology course, both Anatomy and Physiology I and II must be taken to fulfill the individual Anatomy and Physiology course requirements) |
3 |
4 |
Physics (AP exam score of 4+ may fulfill this requirement) |
3 |
4 |
Calculus (AP exam score of 4+ may fulfill this requirement) |
3 |
4 |
Statistics (AP exam score of 4+ may fulfill this requirement) |
3 |
4 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
4 |
English Composition I and II (AP exam scores of 4+ may fulfill these requirements) |
6 |
8 |
General Education Requirements: Psychology, Economics, and two additional courses in the Humanities or Social & Behavioral Sciences (AP exam scores of 4+ for each course may fulfill these requirements) |
12 |
18 |
Total |
66 |
99 (est.) |
The prerequisite coursework and general education requirements for the College of Pharmacy at CNU can be found at: COP Admission Requirements.
Complete Applications
A complete application packet includes the following items:
Progression Requirements
Pathway to Medicine
Students admitted to the PMPB Program who are interested in medical school will be given an interview with the College of Medicine if they meet the established progression criteria. This offers students seeking medical school admission a distinct advantage as it can be very difficult to secure an interview at most medical schools. Admission to the COM may be contingent upon completion of this one year program.
Pathway to Pharmacy
Admitted PMPB Program students interested in pharmacy school admission who maintain a 2.60 GPA or higher in the coursework, and successfully complete the interview will be admitted to the COP.
Requirement |
Medicine |
Pharmacy |
Minimum PMPB GPA |
3.50 |
2.60 |
Minimum MCAT Score |
508 |
NA |
Professional Activity |
Rec. |
Rec. |
Interview |
Required |
Required |
Supplemental Application |
Required |
Required |
The College of Health Sciences
The PMPB Program is offered in the collaborative and supportive environment of the College of Health Sciences and students have the opportunity to interact with faculty from CNU’s College of Medicine and College of Pharmacy.
Students who do not meet the admissions requirements for the PMPB or who wish to improve their GPA by taking individual courses, may be able to enroll in our undergraduate program as non-degree seeking students.