Post-Bacc Pre-Med or Second Bachelor's??

Pre-Med & Medical School Multiple Degree Programs
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<p>I graduated last spring with a BA in Psychology, and since then have decided to pursue an MD. Before I can do that, though, I need to get all the required pre-med coursework, and I'm not sure if I should pursue a second Bachelor's degree or go for a post-bacc pre-med program.</p>

<p>My main concerns (like most folks) are the cost of tuition for both, as well as program length. The post-bacc pre-med programs are tailored to provide all the necessary curriculum, but the ones I'm looking into are pretty pricey (even at the cheap public university I originally attended). </p>

<p>Also, is it worth it to shoot for a well-known school for either a second bachelors or pre-med program? Do med schools take prestige into account? I would assume so, but I'm not sure how much that factors in.</p>

<p>Any advice would be really appreciated.</p>

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<p>There’s no need for a second bachelors in order to take the courses for the pre-med requirements. Doing so will only require you to take other courses that aren’t premed requirements. </p>

<p>You could do an informal postbacc… basically enroll as a non-degree student and take the classes you need.</p>