Bachelor 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: physician assistant, dental, medical, physical therapy, pharmacology and more.

By incorporating 39 seminary credits, this degree can be completed in just four semesters and incorporates all common prerequisite undergraduate courses required for application to medical-based graduate programs. Students enjoy access to outstanding professors and save time and expense through this innovative program. 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.

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.

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. Among the five oldest universities in New York City, UMSV 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 regionally accredited, which means that its degrees are accepted by 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. For specific information about UMSV’s accreditation, please see here.

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

All common prerequisite medical-based undergraduate courses are included in this degree at no additional cost. Additionally, during the course of the program, students in the Pre-Med track will enjoy specialized workshops led by professionals in the medical field who will introduce them to the field and offer helpful guidance and tips.

The degree, a BA in Psychology, is extremely versatile and can be used to apply for a wide range of graduate degrees. By incorporating all prerequisite courses into the undergraduate program, students are better prepared to apply for graduate programs in the medical field upon graduation but are not limited to those fields. Students have successfully used this degree to gain entry into graduate programs in Applied Behavior Analysis, Social Work, Law, Business Administration, Play Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, and more.

Assuming you don’t have a clear preference for another field, this is an ideal program to help a student determine her ideal graduate pathway and whether the medical field is right for her. Throughout 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 profession. This enables students to make a clear-headed decision when the time comes for application to graduate school.

The Office of the Registrar at UMSV grants transfer credits to students who have completed courses at accredited institutions and have provided their official transcripts for evaluation. The Registrar evaluates and accepts only credits that apply to the student’s program of study and reflect a final grade of ‘C’ or above. Accepted credits are applied to the student’s record, reflected on their academic planner, but not calculated into their college GPA. A transfer credit planner will also be shared with the student’s advisor to assist with schedule creation and developing a graduation plan.

Classes may be taken in either of these formats:

• Entirely online

• In-person (Boro Park, Monsey, Crown Heights, or Five Towns)

Whether online or in-person, students typically take two classes on Sunday and one or two additional classes during the week. Exact schedules vary by location.

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