Moving to the US, already got a bachelor's. Want to go to med school.

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>So here's a background: I just graduated from college with a BFA. I haven't seen a science textbook in 5 years(I took a semester off midway through my degree which held me back, and the curriculum had absolutely no science subjects), and I've only had basic algebra and business math in my freshman year. I'm moving to the US in a few months(only waiting for the visa interview) with an immigrant status. I want to pursue medical school, but I'm not sure how to get on track since things work out differently in the US. I computed my GPA and it's around 3.3. I'm 20 turning 21 so age isn't much of an issue to me. </p>

<p>Is going to a CC for General Science then taking a Post-bac Pre-med before going to Medical School a viable option? Or is there a better way? I keep getting confused since most of the school sites I've seen say that they require at least 3 years of study in the US to be qualified for admission. Can I enroll as a limited status student in a Uni to get the prerequisites?</p>

<p>Any help would be appreciated. I'm hoping to get back to school as soon as 2013, and I kinda want to plan things out first. I'm choosing between Biological Engineering(as a second degree, planning on going to a CC and transferring to a UC) and Medical school and would be glad for any input concerning admissions.</p>

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<p>1) US Med schools accept few internationals, so unless you have US residency, you would face really long odds, regardless of any post-bac program. (And yes, a post-bac would be the most beneficial for you for premed.)</p>

<p>2) UC’s are in deep financial trouble, so they have capped/restricted most Second Bachelor’s programs. Even if you take the prereqs at a community college, there is no assurance that UC will even accept a transfer application from you. Transfer-friendly private colleges, such as USC, might be a better option.</p>

<p>But your situation is so unique, you would be better off contacting several 4-year Unis and ask them about admissions, particularly if you are thinking Engineering (which is extremely competitive at most top colleges.)</p>

<p>Also, you should expect to pay the full costs of attendance. Merit/scholarship money is highly unlikely for a second degree.</p>

<p>btw: Engineering is generally a gpa-killer, so not recommended for a premed, particularly someone like yourself that needs all A’s in the premed prereqs.</p>