Premedical studies is not a major: it is a focused course of study designed to keep your coursework on track so you are eligible for admission to a medical, dental, veterinary or other health-related professions school of your choice. You will work closely with the Premedical Studies advisor to develop a plan of study that meets your educational goals.
This program is open to undergraduates and post-baccalaureate students.
With strong mentorship from our leading faculty and unmatched experiential learning opportunities, Rider’s premedical studies program provides the solid foundation needed for graduate studies. You’ll find our graduates working to make the transition from student to practitioner in these top medical programs.
Rider’s premedical program curriculum is highly individualized. In addition to basic core prerequisites, the program offers the opportunity to take courses in advanced biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and behavioral neurosciences to enhance students' academic profiles and to help them prepare to succeed in rigorous professional or graduate school curricula.
Our emphasis on early laboratory and fieldwork experiences helps to ensure you’ll meet certain requirements for admission into medical programs. Benefit from Rider’s intensive internship courses with our partnering health organizations including the Capital Health Systems, collaborate with faculty on paid research opportunities and take advantage of external internship opportunities.
Faculty taught me to be a better thinker and challenged me in ways that I don't think professors in other universities would have been able to due to the amount of students they have.
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 Education part-time rate regardless of the number of credits taken per semester. Financial aid may be available.
Learn more about financial aid, tuition and the various options we offer to make your college education affordable.
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Department of Biology and Behavioral Neuroscience
Mike and Patti Hennessy Science and Technology Center
jkarp [at] rider.edu
609-895-5658
Academic Focus: Behavioral Neuroscience
