Rider University offers students with baccalaureate degrees the opportunity to take the undergraduate science course prerequisites for medical, dental, veterinary or graduate school.

Although not a masters degree program, post baccalaureate students receive advising and academic support from Rider's Premedical Studies Committee. Additionally, students take advantage of the Continuing Studies part-time rate regardless of the number or credits taken per semester. Financial aide may be available.

To be eligible for status as a post-baccalaureate Premedical student:

• You must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• You must have a 3.25 cumulative GPA in all completed undergraduate work.

Admissions Checklist

• Complete the Post-Baccalaureate Program Application
• Submit the application to the College of Continuing Studies along with a current resume and a statement explaining why you wish to pursue a medical/dental/veterinary degree at this point in your life
• Have official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended sent to the College of Continuing Studies
• Once you are accepted into the program, complete and submit the CCS application form ($50 non-refundable fee)
• Email, mail, or fax application materials to:
  College of Continuing Studies
  Rider University
  2083 Lawrenceville Road
  Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099
  Phone: 609-896-5033
  Fax: 609-896-5261
  E-mail: ccs@rider.edu

For program specific questions contact:
Dr. Bryan Spiegelberg, Ph.D.
Chair, Premedical Studies Committee
Assistant Professor II
Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics
609-896-7729
bspiegelber@rider.edu