Your journey begins here.
The Premed Postbaccalaureate Program at UC Santa Cruz is designed to support you on your journey to medical school. Our mission is to enhance your academic skills, guide your professional goals, and strengthen your medical school application. With personalized guidance and professional development, we provide you with the knowledge and tools to succeed — all underpinned by the exceptional resources and standards of the University of California.
Why choose UCSC for your postbacc studies?
- Flexibility
We offer flexible options to accommodate various schedules, whether you prefer individual courses or a structured cohort experience. - Personalized Support
Benefit from individualized advising, MCAT preparation, and cohort-specific resources and mentorship. - Diverse Options
Choose between taking individual courses or participating in a structured cohort for a more immersive experience.
SELECT INDIVIDUAL COURSES
Anyone can sign up for the courses the need to build a first-class medical school application.
THE POSTBACC COHORT
We are launching two hybrid cohorts next year! The Silicon Valley program launches Summer 2025. The Central Coast program launches Fall 2025.
FAQs for the Premed Postbacc Program
Learn about the Premed Postbacc program in an online Q&A
Learn how to streamline your path to medical school in one of our upcoming live online meetings with a program leader. Please sign up for an information session.
Support for the underrepresented premed student
REPRESENT is a Permanente Medical Group program for premedical undergraduate students who are traditionally underrepresented in medicine. Students who are currently or formerly in school within Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey counties receive support and mentorship.