Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Pre-Med Track

The 16-month Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Pre-Med Track is the ideal undergraduate pathway for pursuing a graduate degree and career in most medical-related fields. Students who graduate from this program are well-positioned to apply to graduate programs in the following fields: dental, medical, physical therapy, physician assistant, and more.

This degree is offered entirely online through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous classes through the University of Mount St. Vincent. Students are enrolled in the University of Mount St. Vincent and can apply to the graduate school of their choice.

Students wishing to pursue degrees in medical-related fields such as nursing, respiratory therapist, healthcare consultant etc, will be best served by our 11-month Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Nursing Track which contains fewer prerequisite courses required for those programs. Information on that program is available here. Additionally, should a student decide to pursue a different master’s degree pathway in a non-medical field, this bachelor’s degree will prove suitable for those possibilities as well.

We are proud to have partnered with The University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV), a highly ranked university in NYS, featuring an outstanding undergraduate Psychology department. Founded in 1847, UMSV is among the five oldest universities in New York City and offers more than 70 nationally recognized programs, including a full array of majors and minors in the sciences and mathematics, the humanities, arts, and social sciences, and professional preparation in accounting, business, communication, education, and nursing.

UMSV is a regionally accredited university, which means that their degrees are accepted by all graduate programs nationwide. Students have used the bachelor’s degree earned at UMSV for admittance into master’s programs in a wide variety of colleges/ universities. For specific information about UMSV’s accreditation, please see here.

All common prerequisite medical-based undergraduate courses are included in this degree at no additional cost.

A BA in Psychology is extremely versatile and can be used to apply for a wide range of graduate degrees. Sara Schenirer graduates have used it successfully to enroll in graduate programs as diverse as Speech and Language Pathology, Law School, Genetic Counseling, Education, MBA, Social Work, and so much. Our unique medical-track, however, goes a step further and incorporates all medical prerequisite courses into the undergraduate program so that students are fully prepared to apply for graduate programs in the medical field upon graduation.

Assuming you don’t have a clear preference for another field, this is an ideal program to help a student determine his ideal graduate graduate and career pathway and whether the field of medicine is right for him. Through the course of the program, students are exposed to professionals in the medical field and have the opportunity to observe and speak with them and learn more about the various medical professions. This first-hand knowledge enables students to make a clear-headed decision when the time comes for application to graduate school.

This degree can be completed in as few as four semesters (16 months).

Sara Schenirer and UMSV pride themselves on offering superior education along with outstanding student support in a culturally sensitive environment. The unique requirements and religious sensitivities of the Sara Schenirer students are fully accommodated at all levels. Our student environment is safe, warm, and supportive, for every student.

For students and parents alike, the world of college and degrees can be confusing, costly, and difficult to navigate. We pride ourselves on the high-quality educational institutions we partner with, the first-rate faculty who instruct our students, and the uncompromised environment that our students enjoy. and. Most of all, we provide exceptional warmth and support to every single UMSV student at Sara Schenirer. We work diligently to offer personal guidance to each student to ensure their academic success which is reflected in timely graduation and successful graduate school experience.

Although the program is rigorous, students are able to maintain employment during the course of their undergraduate studies, and the schedule is tailored to allow for that. Students seeking to pursue a career in the field of medicine are strongly encouraged to seek employment in a medical-based setting so they can gain firsthand experience and learn about the field in an authentic manner. This will also greatly enhance their resume as they apply to graduate programs in their chosen field.