Advanced Core Science Studies Certificate

Overview

This 37–38-credit program at Temple University is designed for college graduates who wish to expand their scientific studies to pursue a career as a healthcare professional.

Improve your academic credentials through a rigorous and structured suite of advanced science courses and customized standardized test preparation for the Dental Admission Test (DAT), Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), Physician Assistant College Admission Test (PA-CAT) and Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT). The interdisciplinary Advanced Core Science Studies Certificate program draws scholars from across the university and its health system to provide advanced science coursework in the following subjects.

• General, organic and biological chemistry
• Introductory and advanced biology (anatomy, biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, pathology and physiology)

• Physics

Future Career

Take advantage of small learning cohorts and enhance classroom instruction with professional development opportunities. The following services are specialized to help guide and support student success throughout the duration of the program.

• Application support including committee letters, personal statement review and mock interviews
• Clinical enrichment opportunities
• Customized standardized test preparation 
• Integrated tutoring
• Learning skills specialists