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Impending Winter Storm

Due to the impending storm, all classes and activities at Kean’s main campus in Union, Kean Ocean and Kean Skylands will operate remotely on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26. 

The University will observe a Winter Wellness Day on Tuesday, January 27, following the storm. Classes and activities will not run, and employees are not expected to work. 

Due to ongoing power problems at the Kean Ocean Gateway Building, all classes and activities at Kean Ocean will also be conducted remotely on Friday, January 23, and Saturday, January 24. This only applies to Kean Ocean. 

Only essential personnel should report to work as scheduled during the remote period or on Tuesday. Employees with questions about their status should consult their supervisor. 

Keanu’s Kitchen will remain open for residential students on the Union campus from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. 

All vehicles parked on the Union campus must be relocated to the Vaughn-Eames overnight parking lot by 6 p.m. on Saturday to allow for storm cleanup. Vehicles parked elsewhere on campus are subject to relocation. 

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Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program

Application Deadlines

Summer Session: April 15 

Fall Semester: July 15

Spring Semester: December 1

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“ The Kean post-baccalaureate program not only provided me with a strong foundation in the sciences, but it also offered a plethora of opportunities to conduct research and take on compelling leadership positions. Moreover, the smaller class size proved to be an invaluable asset to this program and allowed me to foster close-knit relationships with my peers and especially with my professors. The small class size was a tremendous benefit, as it allowed me to receive quality mentorship and support from various members of the Kean community. I am grateful for my enriching experience at Kean, as it created a foundation for success in my future endeavors." - Sara Navi

Admission Requirements

In addition to the University’s Admission requirements:

  • An undergraduate bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year institution or university prior to matriculation into the program
  • Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale  
  • Two (2) recommendation letters, signed and printed on official letterhead (where available); academic (i.e., faculty) reference preferred
  • Official academic transcripts from every college and university attended, whether a degree was earned
  • Completed Kean University Application Form
  • Applicants are asked to respond to the following Admissions Personal Statement:
    • Prepare a statement including the reasons why you want to enroll in Kean University’s Post Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program. Explain why you want to pursue a career in a health-related profession. Please include your specific program option/pathway of interest: Medical (Allopathic and/or Osteopathic Medicine) , Dental , Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Optometry, Veterinary Medicine
  • An updated professional resume or curriculum vitae (CV) must be submitted with application
  • Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score reports

About the Program

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The Kean University Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program is designed for students interested in applying to Medical, Dental, and Allied Health Science Programs, but lack the pre-requisite science courses required for admission. Upon matriculation into the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program, students can declare a pre-health concentration that reflects their career of interest. Pre-professional career concentrations offered through the program include the following: Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Podiatry, Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Pre-Optometry. Upper-level science courses such as Biochemistry and Microbiology are incorporated into the curriculum to prepare Pre-Health Students for graduate entrance exams and graduate level science courses.

Other services that the program offers include the following:

  • Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Advisory Committee composite letter (Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Track)
  • Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental School advisement/mentoring from the Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Committee Members (Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Track)
  • Academic advisement during registration time for all health science career tracks
  • Graduate school mock interview sessions for all career tracks
  • Access to internships, clinical and research opportunities
  • Students will receive faculty feedback on their personal statements
  • Opportunities for leadership positions and extracurricular activities (Students can become members of the following student organizations: Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental Association, Pre-PA Club, Pre-PT Club, SOTA, and etc.)

Please note: Successful completion of the Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Program does not guarantee admission into graduate or professional school programs. Post-Baccalaureate students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to remain enrolled in the program. Participants are required to complete their courses in either face-to-face or hybrid modalities. This program does not confer a degree or certificate.