At the University of Kentucky, pre-professional paths are interest areas that students complete alongside their UK Core requirements and major curriculum. Pre-Professional Advisors offer support and guidance to University of Kentucky students, from all majors, interested in applying to medical school. In addition to outlining necessary coursework and guiding students through application processes, Pre-Professional Advisors also direct students to University programs, such as UK Education Abroad or the Center for Community Outreach, that foster well-rounded medical school applicants.
Certificate in Pre-Medicine at University of Kentucky
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Certificate in Pre-Medicine at University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky offers the Certificate of Pre-Medicine as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Lexington, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for pre-medicine and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.
About Certificate in Pre-Medicine
Disciplines
Pre-Professional
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Pre-Medicine at University of Kentucky
Entry Requirements
- Freshman Admission: Applicants who have not attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND who have met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
- Transfer Admission : Applicants who have attended a college or university upon completion of secondary school AND met all requirements including English proficiency as noted below.
- Non-degree Admission: Applicants who are exchange or visiting students.
- Conditional Admission: Applicants who meet UK’s academic requirements for admission but do not meet the minimum language proficiency requirement or the departmental specific requirements (such as certain SAT/ACT math scores for Engineering and Nursing).
- Students who are offered conditional admission because of English may either resubmit a higher TOEFL/IELTS score or enroll in UK's Center for English as a Second Language program. The duration of these courses will depend on placement test results and individual student progress. Upon successful completion of the English language course(s), the student will move seamlessly into a degree program at UK. This means no TOEFL/IELTS scores will be required if students complete CESL.
- Students who require a higher math score for Engineering may submit a higher score or switch their intended major to a program that does not have specific requirements.
- No additional application is required for Conditional Admission.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Pre-Medicine
meet with an advisor
Students planning to attend medical school should meet with a pre-med advisor at least twice during their freshman and sophomore years and at least three times during their junior and senior years. Students can contact the Stuckert Career Center at [email protected] to schedule an appointment with an advisor or find out about pre-medical information sessions, learn about internships and job shadowing opportunities, and receive assistance with personal statements. Students with a major in the College of Arts & Sciences may also contact [email protected] to schedule an appointment with a pre-health advisor.
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Pre-Medicine at University of Kentucky
Application Fee 60
How to Apply for Certificate in Pre-Medicine at University of Kentucky
1. Complete UK International Application for Undergraduate Admission or Common Application
2. $60 Application processing fee (non-refundable)
3. Official transcripts in English
4. English proficiency directly from testing center:
- TOEFL: 71 iBT, 543 IPT (UK administered)
- TOEFL Essentials: 7.5
- IELTS: 6.0
- Duolingo: 105
5. Optional tests: ACT / SAT (M+CR) Scores
- ACT school code: 1554 | SAT school code - 1837
- Required for engineering programs and scholarships
Priority Deadline:
- December 1 for Fall semester (August start)
- October 15 for Spring semester (January start)
*Scholarship deadline for freshmen international undergraduate students is December 1.
Certificate in Pre-Medicine at University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
United States of America, Lexington