HENRY E. RIGGS SCHOOL OF APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES
Postbaccalaureate Premedical Certificate
PPC
Program Details
Start Term
Fall
Deadline
final deadline: June 7
Program Details
Start Term
Fall
Deadline
final deadline: June 7
Advising Support
Highly individualized support is available to all students to help navigate the medical school admissions process
Curriculum
Graduate-level courses within the applied life sciences and combines courses in science and business
Co-curricular activities
Designed to prepare students for successful applications with an emphasis on networking, mock interviews, shadowing opportunities, and field trips
The PPC is a versatile one-year academic enrichment certificate program designed to help students gain a competitive edge for admission to medical school through a rigorous graduate interdisciplinary curriculum of applied life science courses. Students also have the option to complete a master’s degree while applying to medical schools.
About the Program
The PPC program is highly customized to meet the needs of each student. With just three mandatory courses (medical diagnostics, medical devices, and premedical professional development), students take a highly personalized schedule of classes to become competitive. After completing the certificate, students may apply to AMCAS or AACOMAS and/or pursue employment opportunities in the life sciences industry.
Co-curricular Learning Experiences
The following is a list of some of the activities and opportunities available to PPC students:
- MCAT Review course (additional fee required)
- Field trips to local and regional medical schools
- Meet with professionals from various medical specialties
- Simulated individual interviews, group interviews, and multi-mini interviews (MMI)
- Volunteer at local Pomona Free Clinic
- Guest speakers from various medical schools
- Networking opportunities with KGI alumni
- Research opportunities
- Clinical and shadowing opportunities
- Health and wellness educator for The Claremont Colleges
- Medical scribe at nearby clinics in underserved communities
- Mentor to nearby K-12 schools
- Local community programs such as Mingle and Munch with senior citizens, K-12 tutoring, and Diabetes Free Riverside Project
25%
Percentage of KGI PPC alumni who matriculate into dental school, podiatric medicine, PhD programs, PA programs, and full-time employment in the biotech/life sciences industry
75%
Percentage of KGI PPC alumni who matriculate into medical school
What Can You Do With A PPC Degree?
Your Postbaccalaureate Premedical certificate offers the competencies and strategic-thinking skills needed to pursue roles in several areas of public health, clinical, research, and many more areas. Explore the careers and salary information that many of our graduates continue into after obtaining their KGI PPC certificate.
Program Faculty and Staff
How to Apply
- Completed online application
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Letter of recommendation
- Transcripts
- English language proficiency (TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, iTEP)
- $75 non-refundable application fee
- Admission interview
Admitted students are required to submit a $400 non-refundable enrollment fee to hold their spot in the program.