Basic Sciences for Health Professions
Complete the prerequisites you need to enter medical school and launch a successful career in the health professions.
Why Earn Your Basic Sciences For Health Professions Certificate?
For students with an undergraduate degree in a nonscience area, a certificate in basic sciences is an affordable and accessible pathway to medical, dental, veterinary or osteopathic school. You’ll fulfill your required coursework, gain valuable volunteer experience and prepare for the MCAT and other standardized graduate admissions tests—all in a single year.
Why Earn A Basic Sciences For Health Professions Certificate At Adelphi?
- Build a rock-solid foundation in your core certificate requirements—including general and organic chemistry, biology and physics—in just three semesters of study.
- Earn your certificate by completing a minimum of 24 credits, through any combination of courses offered in the program. Dedicated pre-professional school advisers will assist you in selecting courses needed for gaining admission to professional schools.
- Benefit from Adelphi’s long and distinguished history of expertise in healthcare education.
- Acquire the on-site volunteer experience and letters of recommendation you need to develop a highly competitive medical school application.
- Benefit from the support of our Office of Pre-Professional Advising and Fellowships staff, who will guide you through every step of the complex medical school application process.
90%*
* based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
of our master’s graduates say that Adelphi University increased their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of professionals in their field
based on Adelphi University Career Outcomes Survey: Class of 2022
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Application Requirements
Applications are reviewed by the Adelphi Office of University Admissions and the dean of the College of Professional and Continuing Studies.
Applicants must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher.
To apply, submit the following:
- Completed College of Professional and Continuing Studies application and fee
- Three letters of recommendation
- One from undergraduate faculty highlighting your academic abilities
- One from work or volunteer organization highlighting your leadership skills
- One personal reference highlighting your interest in medicine
- Transcripts from all previously attended colleges (unofficial transcripts are acceptable upon application, but official transcripts required before program completion)
- ACT or SAT scores (unofficial upon application; official before program completion)
- Essay detailing why you want to pursue a career in the health professions
- Final transcript documenting a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
Awards & Recognition
Abound
Adelphi’s College of Professional and Continuing Studies ranks among Abound’s 2024 Top Adult Degree Programs for meeting the needs of nontraditional students in accessibility, affordability, acceleration and advancement.
A Top Ranked School
Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Adelphi is the highest-ranked university on Long Island in the 2025 Wall Street Journal/College Pulse Best Colleges. It also ranks #7 in New York, with outstanding scores for student outcomes including graduation rate and salary impact.
Ranked one of the best
U.S. News & World Report
Adelphi University has been named a Best College among National Universities for seven consecutive years. Adelphi remains the top-ranked private university on Long Island.
A Best College
Abound
Adelphi has been recognized among the nation’s top professional graduate degree programs by Abound: Grad School for providing affordable and flexible options, accessibility to professors and campus support services, opportunities to accelerate graduation, and prep for sustained career growth.
A Top Grad School
Colleges of Distinction: Career Development
Adelphi University has been recognized as a Career Development college for the exceptional way in which our institution is equipping students with the skills to succeed in their lifelong career journey.
Expert Career Guidance
Times Higher Education
Adelphi ranked in the top 4 percent of universities in the nation by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, receiving the highest scores in academic reputation and international outlook.
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