Certificate Programs

• Application for Graduate Admissions
• $50 Non-refundable Application Fee
• An earned master of science in nursing degree from a regionally accredited college/university or the equivalent of a U.S. master of science in nursing degree from a regionally accredited college/university based on a University approved foreign credential evaluation
• Official academic transcripts from all previous colleges and/or universities attended
• Current unrestricted RN license to practice professional nursing in the state of California
• Completion of the following pre-requisite course
  • Statistics
• An absolute cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required
• Proficiency in English is mandatory. All applicants whose first language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, http://www.toefl.org/ ). The minimum overall score is 84; 24 is the minimum score in the speaking section, and 24 is the writing section minimum score
• Personal Goal Statement (2-3 pages)
  • The applicant's goals must be congruent to those of the MMDSON, the University and the applicant's chosen specialty. A personal goal statement is required, which may be submitted online via the CDU online application system, in a .pdf or Word format. The goal statement is an opportunity for students to tell the admissions committee about their career plans upon completion of their graduate degree. Before writing a goal statement, prospective students should review carefully information about the Entry Level program on CDU's website so that they can clearly indicate to the admissions committee that they are a good fit with the program
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (academic/professional) - Recommendation form is required
  • Click here for the Recommendation Form
  • Recommendations from family, friends or other students are NOT accepted. Recommendations should address the following areas:
    • relationships with work (paid or voluntary) associates
    • work competence
    • communication and interpersonal skills with persons of diverse backgrounds
    • leadership skills or potential
    • values, ethical standards, responsibility and initiative
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Computer proficiency is required (especially word processing and internet/web skills)

2018 Application Cycle - Important Dates:

• Application Opens - January 1, 2018
• Application Closes - March 30, 2018
• Interviews - April - May, 2018
• Notifications of Acceptance - May 1 - May 31, 2018
• Program Start - August 2018
• Program End - July 2019

Application Process:
As of January 2018, CDU will use the new centralized application system, PostBacCAS, for all applications to the Enhanced Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Pre-Medicine. Please visit PostBacCAS to apply.
I. APPLICATION: Complete Application via PostBacCAS including the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (click here for sample CV template)
• Official transcripts from all Universities/Colleges attended
• High School transcripts/GED Test Scores
• SAT/ACT transcripts
• MCAT transcripts (if applicable)
• AMCAS application (if previously applied to medical school)
• Personal Statement and Mini Essays
• Confidential Letters of Recommendations (3)
  
  • Two (2) from academic instructors
    • One (1) from an individual who has worked with you in a clinical, research or community service capacity
• Professional 2"x2" Photo

All application materials must be received through PostBacCAS by 11:59PM (PST) on application deadline.
II. INTERVIEW: Select applicants will be invited to continue the application process by participating in an in-person or virtual interview
III. ACCEPTANCE: Applicants accepted into the program will be notified by email. Tuition deposits will be due 2 weeks after notification to confirm enrollment.
For more information, please contact our Enrollment Management Specialists at:
Office of Enrollment Management
Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
1731 E. 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059 
(323) 563-4839
admissionsinfo@cdrewu.edu