Empowering future doctors
Are you ready to make your medical school dreams a reality?
Our mission is to empower you to present your strongest medical school applications by enhancing your academic skills and nurturing your professional goals.
Why choose UC Santa Cruz Premed Postbacc?
In our 12-month individualized program, you will join a small cohort of students in a hybrid learning format that includes in-person classes held in Silicon Valley or the Central Coast area.
This comprehensive program includes:
- Intensive MCAT prep
- University of California science courses
- Personalized application support
- Seminars on current health topics
- Study skills and time management workshops
- Physician mentorship, including five days of shadowing provided by Permanente Medical Group
- Individualized support to help you reach your full potential
- A diverse and inclusive community of peers, mentors, and faculty to champion your success
Two new cohorts begin in 2025
- The Silicon Valley Cohort starts in Spring 2025.
UC Santa Cruz Silicon Valley Campus
3175 Bowers Ave., Santa Clara - Central Coast Cohort starts in Fall 2025.
UCSC MBEST Center
180 Imjim Road, Marina
Planning your journey
- 1st Quarter
- Science Courses
- Lecture Series
- 2nd Quarter
- MCAT Preparation
- 3d Quarter
- Medical School Application Workshop
- Science Courses
- 4th Quarter
- Science Courses