Post-Bac Programs at LMU
Your Proven Path to Medical, Dental, or Allied Health School.
Loyola Marymount University (LMU) offers dynamic Post-Baccalaureate programs explicitly designed for career changers. Receive personalized support while completing our academically rigorous prerequisites needed to become a competitive applicant to top Medical, Dental, or Allied Health Professional Schools. Successful graduates of our program are granted a certificate of completion.
Why choose LMU?
- Located in Los Angeles, with ample opportunities for extracurricular experience, and close to several clinical sites!
- Priority registration
- Research opportunities
- Small class sizes (14-19 in labs)
- Tutoring for basic science classes
- Individualized advising
Pre-Medical & Pre-Dental Post-Baccalaureate
- For aspiring Physicians (MD/DO) and Dentists (DDS/DMD).
- The program can be completed in as little as 14 months
- Medical and dental school application support and coaching
- Meet admissions representatives
- MCAT preparation
- Linkage agreement
- Typically 85% or more of our qualified applicants are admitted to medical or dental school each year.
Applications Open: Nov 1, 2025 (Close: Feb 14, 2026).
Pre-Allied Health Post-Baccalaureate
- For aspiring Physical Therapists (PT), Physician Assistants (PA), or Occupational Therapists (OT).
- The program can be completed in as little as 12 months
- Part-time, self-paced option available
Applications Open: Nov 15, 2025 (Close: Mar 1, 2026).
Choose Your Healthcare Path
Specialized coursework for all required professional school prerequisites.
Individual Advising
Receive personalized support for recommended courses and extracurriculars, which begins at the post-bac program interview and continues through the entire professional school application cycle.
Prime Location
Our Great Location in LA is close to many hospitals, offering excellent clinical opportunities.
Small Class Sizes
Small classes (14-19 in labs) ensure you receive focused attention for success in our rigorous coursework, alongside priority registration and tutoring for basic science classes.