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Diploma of Pre-Health
- Kent, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
The Undergraduate Certificate in Pre-Health is offered by the College of Sciences and Humanities at Kent State University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Pre-Health. Apply concepts related to minimum 49 credit hours in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- unconfirmed
Curriculum
- Minimum 49 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Biological Foundations
- Organic Chemistry I
- Elements of Genetics
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- Trigonometry. Full course list and graduation requirements are on the Kent State catalogue page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Open-enrolment admission at the regional campuses with a high school diploma or equivalent
- Selective certificates at Kent Campus set their own criteria (some require a bachelor degree and GPA)
- English proficiency proof required for international students.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completed in home country.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- PTE Academic 48
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and deadlines: Fall June 1
- Spring October Submit the online application with the 70 USD non-refundable fee. Upload passport page
- English proficiency score
- Prior transcripts (secondary school
- Or bachelor degree where the certificate requires one) with certified English translations. After admission
- Provide bank statements and a Kent State Affidavit of Financial Support if sponsored. Apply for the I-20 immigration document
- Then the student visa. Bring final official transcript and diploma to International Admissions in the first semester.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $24,298 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Kent Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Sciences and Humanities |
| Department | Pre-Health |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
200 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
322 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $24,298 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,350 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, PTE Academic 48, Duolingo 100.

