Postbaccalaureate program
Postbaccalaureate programs (postbac) is reserved for students who are working toward a second bachelor’s degree or a second entry degree. This programs are offered for those who already have a first undergraduate degree.[1] Post Baccalaureate programs are not considered traditional graduate education, but it is more advanced than a Bachelor’s degree.[2] These programs are offered under the umbrella of continuing education and leads to a second graduate degree. Often first year of the second entry degree is redacted with Postbaccalaureate credentials (PBD). Programs like post-degree diploma,[3] graduate diploma, graduate certificates or a pre-medical to a master's degree in a field such as biomedical or health sciences may come under the range of post-baccalaureate programs. In addition, students with a Bachelor's Degree, who wish to pursue a Masters Degree in a field other than their BS/BA degree, may be admitted to a college or university postbac program to earn the necessary entry credits in their new chosen subject through these programs. These courses of study are considered as foundation year equivalent for graduate or professional school and used to prepare or is taken as a supportive for changing careers and profession. The usual length of the programs is 8 months to 1 year and the advanced program is for 2 years.
References
External links
- Association of American Medical Colleges. "Post-baccalaureate Premedical Programs".
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