Penn’s Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Programs

Prepare for health professional school success with Ivy League academics and individualized support

In the University of Pennsylvania’s Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Programs, you receive Ivy League preparation for demanding health professional schools. Our world-class faculty and dedicated program staff help you prepare to excel in your field. We also offer key admissions support as you prepare applications for medical, dental, or veterinary school.

Penn’s Post-Baccalaureate Studies program

Go beyond your bachelor's degree with Penn: your goals, your courses, your schedule

The University of Pennsylvania’s Post-Baccalaureate Studies (post-bacc) program offers you the flexibility to handpick the Ivy League courses you need to accomplish your goals. Whether you’re preparing for another degree, expanding your career knowledge, or exploring an area of personal interest, you can take advantage of our world-renowned resources and thriving intellectual community.

Penn’s Master of Liberal Arts

What do you want to master?

Your journey to the Master of Liberal Arts at the University of Pennsylvania starts with you: your passions, your questions, and your unique combination of academic interests. You state your goals, and we help you craft your course of study within the exciting academic environment of the Ivy League.

Penn’s Master of Chemical Sciences

Industry connections and research experiences designed for your success

Whether you’re currently a chemistry professional or seeking to enter the field, the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Chemical Sciences helps you prepare for a diverse range of career possibilities. With a faculty of leading researchers and industry experts, our Master of Chemical Sciences program provides the academic and career opportunities you need to achieve your professional chemistry goals.

Penn’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology

Learn from leaders in the field from anywhere in the world

Developed by one of the founders of positive psychology, Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman, the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology program educates students at the cutting edge of this transformative field. A background in psychology is not required for this degree; our diverse community of students and alumni includes professionals from a variety of fields such as healthcare, human resources, and education.

In a health crisis, past and current Penn Pre-Health Programs students pitch in

Cait Cavarocchi was in her second term of Penn’s Pre-Health Programs when the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic. Like many students, Cait and her classmates completed the term online in accordance with the order to stay home and maintain social distance—but it was hard, knowing that members of her chosen profession were working on the front lines of the disease. “I decided to form the Coronavirus Committee because I couldn't sit in my apartment anymore, looking out my window and not doing anything,” Cait recalls.

Penn’s Master of Environmental Studies

It’s time to go all in for the environment

In the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Environmental Studies, you build broad knowledge and deep expertise that positions you for a successful career addressing complex environmental issues. Our innovative Ivy League program gives you a rigorous, interdisciplinary education tailored to your unique goals as an environmental professional. Master of Environmental Studies students also benefit from the exceptional research opportunities and vibrant intellectual community that make Penn world-renowned.

Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences Virtual Information Sessions

We invite you to join us for a Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences virtual information session. During the event, we discuss the full Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences experience, including our applied, interdisciplinary curriculum and expert faculty. You also have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the application and admissions process.

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