List of Post-Baccs for 2.7-3.0 GPA Students

[HeWhoDares40]

I've compiled a list of post-baccs for students like me who have a 2.7-3.0 GPA but still want to become admitted into medical school. We have a long road ahead of us, but I'm hoping this list will make the journey easier. To make this list, I just combined AAMC's academic enhancer post-baccs (https://services.aamc.org/postbac/) and DrMidlife's "Grad work" list (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...ms-smps-postbacs-et-al-june-2009-list.640302/) and I filtered out programs that can accept a 2.7-3.0 GPA. Please note that this list doesn't contain all the different programs out there, just a small start. Also this is actually my first post so please forgive me if I did anything out of order, and don't be afraid to comment or add positive criticism.

Larkin Health Sciences Institute, MBS (http://larkinhospital.com/site/application-process-biomedical-sciences/)
Case Western Reserve University, MS in Medical Physiology (http://physiology.case.edu/educatio...rogram-ms-medical-physiology/msmp-admissions/)
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Medical Master's (http://www.evms.edu/education/masters_programs/medical_masters_program/admissions_requirements/)
U of South Carolina, Cert. of Grad. Study in Biomedical Sciences (http://pathmicro.med.sc.edu/graduate/certificate.htm)
Medical U of South Carolina, Cert. in Biomedical Sciences (http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/grad/certificate/)
Pre-Health Specialized Studies | Penn LPS (http://www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/postbac/pre-health/specialized_studies)
UC San Diego Extension, Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program (http://postbacpremed.ucsd.edu/prospectivestudents/admissionreqs.cfm)
Mississippi College, MS (http://www.mc.edu/academics/departments/biology/graduate-programs/biology-ms/medical-sciences/)
Columbia U, Institute of Human Nutrition, MS (http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/ihn/prospectivestudents/apply)
Syracuse U, MS in Biomedical Forensic Science (http://forensics.syr.edu/biomedical.html)
Midwestern U AZ, Master of Arts in Biomedical Science Program (http://www.midwestern.edu/programs-and-admission/az-master-of-arts-in-biomedical-science.html)
Georgetown U, CAM MS (http://biomedicalprograms.georgetown.edu/admissions/)
Colorado State University, MS Plan B Program (http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/bms/planB_faq.htm)
Virginia Commonwealth U, Pre-Med Grad Health Sciences Cert. Program (http://www.medschool.vcu.edu/graduate/premed_cert/)
Tulane University, Masters in Cell & Molecular Biology (https://tulane.edu/sse/cell/academics/graduate/masters/faq.cfm)
Georgetown College, Pre-Med Cert. Program (http://premed.georgetown.edu/postbac/potential-students/)
Rowan U, MBS (http://www.rowan.edu/som/gsbstrat/mbs/mbs-requirements.htm)
Boston U, MAMS (http://www.bumc.bu.edu/gms/gateway/prospective/masters-in-medical-sciences/admissions/)
Louisiana State U Shreveport, MSBS (http://www.lsus.edu/Documents/Academics/Graduate/MS in Biology Info Sheet.pdf)
William Carey U, MBS (http://www.wmcarey.edu/frequently-asked-questions-mbs)
Temple University School of Medicine Postbaccalaureate, Premedical Program (http://www.temple.edu/medicine/ppp/faqs.htm)
Rosalind Franklin U of Medicine and Science, MS in Biomedical Sciences (http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/Degreeprograms/BiomedicalSciences.aspx)
U of North Texas Health Science Center, MSMS (http://web.unthsc.edu/info/20004/gr.../master_of_science_degree_in_medical_sciences)
The Commonwealth Medical College, MBS Program (http://www.thecommonwealthmedical.com/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OTH000445)
Indiana U- Purdue U Indianapolis, Pre-Professional Non-Thesis MS (http://biology.iupui.edu/graduate/degrees/ms)

Here's my list for now. If I missed anything, please feel free to add to this list. However, judging from most of the posts I've seen, most people in my position should be re-taking the pre-reqs to improve their GPA but if you're still intent on applying to an post-bacc, this is my list.

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[hopingforbetter]

Hey!

Thanks for this awesome post! It is really helpful. However when I look at some of these schools' admission requirement, a lot of them are requiring an undergrad GPA of 3.0 or more. I am wondering is there some other information source you used? How did you know they are accepting students with 2.7-3.0 GPA?

 

[FormerPhysicist]

I would add LMU-DCOM's MS in Biomedical Professions program. Minimums are 2.75 cGPA/3.0 sGPA and a 20 MCAT. Their MS in Anatomical Sciences has mimimums of 3.0 cGPA/sGPA and 22 MCAT, as well.

 

[type12]

This is awesome. The only thing I could recommend is distinguishing between MD and DO, since some students are only interested in SMPs for MD's sake.

Although, the names do give it away.

 

[whatwhy]

Thanks for the list!

 

[Eye dork]

Has anyone heard anything positive or negative about Larkin Health Institute's new MBS program?

 

[bikingchrome]

One of my friends attended the Georgetown CAM program and thought it was not worth the time and money. The program is only good for those who have never taken a biological science class in college, are interested in CAM for whatever reason (spiritual or intellectual) and too embarrassed to go back to college for the bio. classes. Medical schools look down on this CAM program, so it actually hurts your application.

 

[jsmith522]

I was just shy of getting in this year, according to the admissions officers that I meet with. I have a 3.3 Sci 3.6 overall GPA (that's after failing out of school in the mid 90s), 27 MCAT and a non-trad student with 20 years of prehospital experience as a paramedic in a busy metro area. I just enrolled in Univ of Florida's Grad Cert in Cardiac and Renal Physiology and Pathophysiology. It looks promising and will let you all know how it goes. Works with the schedule and all, online 6 credits per semester, and on the cheaper end of Grad Certs that I found (only 550 per credit hour compared to upwards of 1200). There is a bunch more programs out there for those just short of getting in as well. I also liked the Grad Cert in Emerging Infectious Diseases at the Univ. of St. Joesph for those interested.

 

[deleted248403]

I was just shy of getting in this year, according to the admissions officers that I meet with. I have a 3.3 Sci 3.6 overall GPA (that's after failing out of school in the mid 90s), 27 MCAT and a non-trad student with 20 years of prehospital experience as a paramedic in a busy metro area. I just enrolled in Univ of Florida's Grad Cert in Cardiac and Renal Physiology and Pathophysiology. It looks promising and will let you all know how it goes. Works with the schedule and all, online 6 credits per semester, and on the cheaper end of Grad Certs that I found (only 550 per credit hour compared to upwards of 1200). There is a bunch more programs out there for those just short of getting in as well. I also liked the Grad Cert in Emerging Infectious Diseases at the Univ. of St. Joesph for those interested.

Grad cert....online.... and low MCAT..... I wouldn't have much optimism for an MD school going forward

 

[YourMD]

Has anyone heard anything positive or negative about Larkin Health Institute's new MBS program?

No negative information has surfaced because there inaugural postbacc class begins this summer. The only negatives i see about this program are 1. Brand new school (still working out the kinks) 2. No federal financial aid available 3. Osteopathic program will not open until 2016 ( no linkage agreement)

 

[deleted248403]

No negative information has surfaced because there inaugural postbacc class begins this summer. The only negatives i see about this program are 1. Brand new school (still working out the kinks) 2. No federal financial aid available 3. Osteopathic program will not open until 2016 ( no linkage agreement)

See here for a more complete discussion:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...l-sciences-at-larkin-health-sciences.1054897/

 

[DrMidlife]

Sounds like a great clinical exposure experience. But how is this going to get low GPA premeds into med school?

 

[deleted248403]

I taught medical students at Nova for 8 years and also participated with admissions ... we focused on trends and many other factors besides GPA. For example, we saw several high GPA-ers drop out because they didn't want to do medicine, rather, it was their parents.

AND ... if a med school doesn't take our Biomed graduates why would we accept their med graduates into our residency program?

Ahhhhh Admin bias.... excellent.

Welcome to SDN. This will be fun

 

[DrMidlife]

There's an ethics problem here. If as the program administrator you would encourage your own child with a 2.7 - 3.0 to do this clinical experience program in lieu of doing a rigorous academic program, then I suggest you are too far removed from what med school is like to be responsible for premeds. Your residency program is not at all interesting when the student is unprepared for the academics of med school. Survey your admissions policies: does your program admit students who are not academically prepared for medical school? If so, why? Why would you take their money?

What's at stake for a 2.7 - 3.0 premed is the six figures of student loan debt that they go home with when they are dismissed from med school for poor academic performance. If you get a 2.7 - 3.0 student into Nova, and Nova sends them home, that's on your head.

 

[deleted248403]

The country and economic demand is big enough for Rob and plenty of other physicians ... don't let Debby Downer discourage you from your destination. Come visit Larkin and I will personally give you a tour of our hospital and you can meet MDs, DOs, PhDs, Pharmacists, Nurses, etc ... we all get along! I will also take you to the Fresh Frozen Cadaver Center and show you our research and the research of our residents. Rob, you are invited too!

I don't need to waste $40k or whatever your BS program costs.... I already made to med school, which is more than any of your group can say yet. When that changes, they you can start touting it like you are big time.

The lack of professionalism from a program admin should be enough to worry any future applicant. However, if you are delusional if enough to think this man/woman will get you into med school, then go for it

 

[FormerPhysicist]

This thread's in danger of derailing (although anyone who would refer to DrMidlife as "clueless" clearly hasn't read anything in this forum).

Anyway, reading this again got me thinking more about DO SMPs. I haven't seen one yet that requires over a minimum 3.0 GPA, but some of these programs get more traffic than others judging by front page forum posts. Maybe consider adding:

Nova MBS (2.5 cGPA requirement, must have taken either MCAT or DAT) (http://medsciences.nova.edu/aboutbs.html)

VCOM post-bacc (2.75 cGPA requirement, MCAT preferred but not required)(http://www.vcom.edu/post-baccalaureate/)

Touro COM Master of Science (3.0 cGPA requirement, MCAT required) (http://legacy.touro.edu/med/docs/Master_of_Science_Profile_2014-15.pdf)

PCOM Master of Science (couldn't find GPA req, assumed ~2.75 required)(http://www.pcom.edu/Academic_Programs/aca_biomed/aca_biomed.php)

 

[Nv2late]

Thanks for list. I think Drexel IMS is also lenient on GPA and they have guaranteed interviews and guaranteed seats for their grad students. Class is big but cheaper than SMP.

Though there seems to be a bit of ego (both passive and aggressive) from both "admin" and "medical student". But a low GPA is probably better solved with an academic enhancer. Kind of like you have a headache, most likely the cause is not because you cut your toe nails yesterday

 

[Morpheses]

Is the deadline for many of these schools over for this current upcoming cycle?

 

[Nv2late]

Is the deadline for many of these schools over for this current upcoming cycle?

That would be a "no" for the upcoming cycle. For this cycle, just click on the links.

 

[deleted248403]

Cost is $22,990 because it includes the cost of fresh frozen cadavers, surgical equipment use and research posters ... plus, there are scholarships available. Great value, actually.

I helped hundreds of students "get" admitted to medical school, and one of my students just enjoyed his travel grant to Boston for the 114th ASM conference. What color is your kettle Rob?

Its not worth interacting with you.

You are a snake oils salesman. Selling a product that isnt proven to work, and merely quotng how you've talked to random residents etc. A program admin as unprofessional and unethical as you should be a concern to anyone who harbors a dream of getting to medical school. There are many better options out there for the pre-med hopeful to spend the $22k on and I encourage anyone reading this to look at all other programs first - especially ones with proven track records. Numbers don't lie.

Keep up your sales pitch, but I'm done dealing with you. As long as you don't lead other students astray on this forum, then i shall leave your ridiculous posts in peace.

And as soon someone mentioned, sorry to derail this thread.

 

[coolguy5]

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[DrMidlife]

For posterity in this thread, there was a separate thread about the Larkin program which was deleted. I don't know exactly why it was deleted, but my favorite reason would be that the program director got spanked by Nova for claiming he could get his students accepted there.

Edit: The program director's account has been deleted as well, but you can see the detritus of his ravings here.

 

[turkandjd12]

Hey people! I think that many post-bacs are more lenient GPA wise than their websites indicate. I graduated college in 2011 with a 2.77 cum GPA and a 2.65 science GPA, including an F the first time I took gen chem. Even with these horrible undergrad grades I still got into Boston University's MAMS program, Drexel's IMS program, TouroCOM's MS program, and Lake Erie's Post Bacc. I will be attending Touro this year because they have guaranteed admission for those who achieve a certain GPA. Feel free to message me with questions or whatever. I just want you all to know there is hope even if you drank too much natty ice as an undergrad!!!

 

[coolguy5]

Hey people! I think that many post-bacs are more lenient GPA wise than their websites indicate. I graduated college in 2011 with a 2.77 cum GPA and a 2.65 science GPA, including an F the first time I took gen chem. Even with these horrible undergrad grades I still got into Boston University's MAMS program, Drexel's IMS program, TouroCOM's MS program, and Lake Erie's Post Bacc. I will be attending Touro this year because they have guaranteed admission for those who achieve a certain GPA. Feel free to message me with questions or whatever. I just want you all to know there is hope even if you drank too much natty ice as an undergrad!!!

did you do post bacc or take grad classes? or got it to those programs with the stats you mentioned?

 

[jl lin]

LOL. . . Good luck getting into either of Temple's pre-med programs w/ a 2.7 or 3.0. Their own stats do not support that theory. There's always an odd ball exception--maybe based on some high aptitude, MCAT, or GRE numbers. In general, no. Temple has a rare offer where going for the PB or ACMS is like applying to med school, and if you keep all numbers up, you can get into their med school program.

Look at the number of seats for their pre-med programs--and look at the current matriculation stats for either program. So, no. I can't agree that they should be on your list, OP.

 

[turkandjd12]

did you do post bacc or take grad classes? or got it to those programs with the stats you mentioned?

I did no post-bac. I did reasonably well on my MCAT, 3 years of research including a major conference presentation and a few publications, a bunch of shadowing sessions, a few years of medical related volunteering (while working/studying for MCAT). Some other ECs too when I was back in school. Programs like Temple/UCinncinati are obviously a lot more competitive than normal post-bacs because they feed right into MD schools. But with some extra work (I highly recommend taking additional classes, such as upper level biology classes) you can easily can into a good post-bac, which will lead you to a good medical school if you play your cards right! Also, there is no substitute for a decent MCAT score, especially if your grades are sub-par, as mine are.

 

[Gordon Gekko]

Liberty/LUCOM MS Biomed requires 2.75 GPA and 18 MCAT. Maintain a 3.5 GPA with no B's in the program and enter the DO program.

 

[jl lin]

Liberty/LUCOM MS Biomed requires 2.75 GPA and 18 MCAT. Maintain a 3.5 GPA with no B's in the program and enter the DO program.

Man, so much so on the low side--MCAT 18, 2.75 GPA....What?

 

[coolguy5]

but its 2 years

 

[DrMidlife]

What would motivate a school to take students with stats so low?

Oh. Right. They're brand new. Funded by big tobacco. They have a creation studies major. Good luck with that!

 

[deleted248403]

An 18 on the MCAT does not bode well for licensing exams.... thats like 5 + standard deviations below the accepted MD average. If you are bored/procastinating, look up what % that puts you in....

 

[DrMidlife]

Yeah, I wasn't planning on applying there. I broke their code of conduct multiple times this week. I just wanted to add one to the list that was missing.

LOL good answer!

Since both of you are here...I'm taking the last of my retakes in Fall 2014 along with my MCAT and 2nd & 3rd shadowing experiences (DO and MD). Being conservative @ 3.7 avg in the Fall semester, that would bring my AACOMAS sGPA to 3.01 and cGPA to 3.12. My practice MCATs are pegged @ 30 (10/10/11). My app won't be complete until late December/early January, so I may try to apply to 3 DO schools with later deadlines.

Hmm, not sure I'm too excited about a late app against GPAs like that. I got away with submitting a DO app in October, in 2007, but it's a lot harder now. What I'd be afraid of is applying to a school because it has a late deadline, and accidentally getting accepted before you realize it's not a school you want to go to and then yikes. Point being, only apply to the good DO schools that have been around and aren't scandalous or clueless about 3rd/4th year rotations, regardless of app deadlines.

Almost 2 decades ago, I was asked to repeat my 1st yr of optometry school, but declined. I left with a 1.84 GPA, which AACOMAS thankfully does not compute in the cGPA. I am applying to 3 DO SMPs as well. There's no MD SMP on Earth that would take me with my AMCAS cGPA of 2.59 due to the optometry GPA, correct?

The GPA question depends on whether optometry school counts as undergrad. If it doesn't, then it's not a huge big fat deal for MD either.

As for MD chances, don't look at whether an MD SMP will take you, because you can always find one that will take you but then you're SOL after graduating, not really any closer to an MD acceptance. If you want to do MD, then you've got multiple years of expensive and risky work to do. Maybe including an SMP. Maybe including a move to Texas to get fresh start.

Best of luck to you.

 

[T-ara]

As for MD chances, don't look at whether an MD SMP will take you, because you can always find one that will take you but then you're SOL after graduating, not really any closer to an MD acceptance. If you want to do MD, then you've got multiple years of expensive and risky work to do. Maybe including an SMP. Maybe including a move to Texas to get fresh start..

I agree and this is a fact I've come to realize after I had sent in all my SMP applications. So my question is: can additional ugrad coursework be done after finishing an SMP? As it stands, my ugrad gpa is noncompetitive for MD schools and I need additional coursework but at the same time I do have MD SMP acceptances currently in hand.

 

[torontopharm]

Anyone know if these programs factor in grade forgiveness when they're looking at your undergraduate GPA?

 

[DrMidlife]

I agree and this is a fact I've come to realize after I had sent in all my SMP applications. So my question is: can additional ugrad coursework be done after finishing an SMP? As it stands, my ugrad gpa is noncompetitive for MD schools and I need additional coursework but at the same time I do have MD SMP acceptances currently in hand.

Depends on what programs you're talking about and what you mean by noncompetitive.

A lot of people talk about "SMPs" that aren't hosted at med schools and don't have any record of helping low GPA premeds get into med school. There's no "special" in that SMP, more like "scam". There are thousands of colleges across the country that offer a terminal one year masters program, and they'll be happy to take your money. Which won't have any impact on getting you into med school.

An SMP acceptance isn't like an MD acceptance, where if you give it up you might never get one again and then crap you won't get to be a doctor. The only MD SMP acceptances I'd protect would be Temple or Tulane ACP, because these are tight linkages. The rest of the programs, if they accepted you now, they'll accept you again when you're a better applicant. And maybe better programs will accept you when you're a better applicant.

Now, the 2 year masters programs that are hosted at DO schools aren't the same story. Those programs generally accept you into the host DO school if you are above the bar for two years. Which, by the way, is totally rational and MD schools should look into it, imho.

But: don't move on to an SMP without having clearly proven that you can throw a 3.7+ in a full load of undergrad. You're kidding yourself if you think you can wake up one day and suddenly do A work. An SMP is a terrible place to find out you don't have those A's in you. $50k worth of terrible.

Best of luck to you.

 

[T-ara]

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[eeeeems]

Hi! I was wondering if anyone knew of postbac programs that started mid-year? Or SMPs that also take applications rolling-- to start in January?

Or even if there are post bac programs taking applications in july?
thank you!
emir

 

[Gordon Gekko]

Mississippi College does Spring, Summer, Fall entrance. Search for "July deadline" and you will see USF, Drexel, Tufts, etc.

 

[whatwhy]

Hi! I was wondering if anyone knew of postbac programs that started mid-year? Or SMPs that also take applications rolling-- to start in January?

Or even if there are post bac programs taking applications in july?
thank you!
emir

I'd be interested in this too.

Mississippi College does Spring, Summer, Fall entrance. Search for "July deadline" and you will see USF, Drexel, Tufts, etc.

Thanks! I'll check this out

 

[osujic1]

Hey people! I think that many post-bacs are more lenient GPA wise than their websites indicate. I graduated college in 2011 with a 2.77 cum GPA and a 2.65 science GPA, including an F the first time I took gen chem. Even with these horrible undergrad grades I still got into Boston University's MAMS program, Drexel's IMS program, TouroCOM's MS program, and Lake Erie's Post Bacc. I will be attending Touro this year because they have guaranteed admission for those who achieve a certain GPA. Feel free to message me with questions or whatever. I just want you all to know there is hope even if you drank too much natty ice as an undergrad!!!

Did you take the MCAT before applying? What was your score?

I will be graduating with around a 3.2 gpa but a 2.7 sci GPA (ouch) and did very poorly on my MCAT. Sofar Ive done 1 summer research program for 400hrs with 1 conference presentation, 500hrs of hospital volunteering and am currently a research assistant at my university. But my stats are awful and Im Ive been looking into the masters program at BU.

 

[osujic1]

I've compiled a list of post-baccs for students like me who have a 2.7-3.0 GPA but still want to become admitted into medical school. We have a long road ahead of us, but I'm hoping this list will make the journey easier. To make this list, I just combined AAMC's academic enhancer post-baccs (https://services.aamc.org/postbac/) and DrMidlife's "Grad work" list (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...ms-smps-postbacs-et-al-june-2009-list.640302/) and I filtered out programs that can accept a 2.7-3.0 GPA. Please note that this list doesn't contain all the different programs out there, just a small start. Also this is actually my first post so please forgive me if I did anything out of order, and don't be afraid to comment or add positive criticism.

Larkin Health Sciences Institute, MBS (http://larkinhospital.com/site/application-process-biomedical-sciences/)
Case Western Reserve University, MS in Medical Physiology (http://physiology.case.edu/educatio...rogram-ms-medical-physiology/msmp-admissions/)
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Medical Master's (http://www.evms.edu/education/masters_programs/medical_masters_program/admissions_requirements/)
U of South Carolina, Cert. of Grad. Study in Biomedical Sciences (http://pathmicro.med.sc.edu/graduate/certificate.htm)
Medical U of South Carolina, Cert. in Biomedical Sciences (http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/grad/certificate/)
Pre-Health Specialized Studies | Penn LPS (http://www.sas.upenn.edu/lps/postbac/pre-health/specialized_studies)
UC San Diego Extension, Post Baccalaureate Premedical Program (http://postbacpremed.ucsd.edu/prospectivestudents/admissionreqs.cfm)
Mississippi College, MS (http://www.mc.edu/academics/departments/biology/graduate-programs/biology-ms/medical-sciences/)
Columbia U, Institute of Human Nutrition, MS (http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/ihn/prospectivestudents/apply)
Syracuse U, MS in Biomedical Forensic Science (http://forensics.syr.edu/biomedical.html)
Midwestern U AZ, Master of Arts in Biomedical Science Program (http://www.midwestern.edu/programs-and-admission/az-master-of-arts-in-biomedical-science.html)
Georgetown U, CAM MS (http://biomedicalprograms.georgetown.edu/admissions/)
Colorado State University, MS Plan B Program (http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/bms/planB_faq.htm)
Virginia Commonwealth U, Pre-Med Grad Health Sciences Cert. Program (http://www.medschool.vcu.edu/graduate/premed_cert/)
Tulane University, Masters in Cell & Molecular Biology (https://tulane.edu/sse/cell/academics/graduate/masters/faq.cfm)
Georgetown College, Pre-Med Cert. Program (http://premed.georgetown.edu/postbac/potential-students/)
Rowan U, MBS (http://www.rowan.edu/som/gsbstrat/mbs/mbs-requirements.htm)
Boston U, MAMS (http://www.bumc.bu.edu/gms/gateway/prospective/masters-in-medical-sciences/admissions/)
Louisiana State U Shreveport, MSBS (http://www.lsus.edu/Documents/Academics/Graduate/MS in Biology Info Sheet.pdf)
William Carey U, MBS (http://www.wmcarey.edu/frequently-asked-questions-mbs)
Temple University School of Medicine Postbaccalaureate, Premedical Program (http://www.temple.edu/medicine/ppp/faqs.htm)
Rosalind Franklin U of Medicine and Science, MS in Biomedical Sciences (http://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/Degreeprograms/BiomedicalSciences.aspx)
U of North Texas Health Science Center, MSMS (http://web.unthsc.edu/info/20004/gr.../master_of_science_degree_in_medical_sciences)
The Commonwealth Medical College, MBS Program (http://www.thecommonwealthmedical.com/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OTH000445)
Indiana U- Purdue U Indianapolis, Pre-Professional Non-Thesis MS (http://biology.iupui.edu/graduate/degrees/ms)

Here's my list for now. If I missed anything, please feel free to add to this list. However, judging from most of the posts I've seen, most people in my position should be re-taking the pre-reqs to improve their GPA but if you're still intent on applying to an post-bacc, this is my list.

Is it really possible to get into UPENN or Temple with <3.0gpa?

 

[turkandjd12]

Is it really possible to get into UPENN or Temple with <3.0gpa?

Hello,
sorry for not responding...just finished up the semester.
I highly doubt you will get into Temple or UPENN with the stats you mentioned. Not being mean, just being realistic. Some of these post-bacc programs will be more lenient than their websites indicate, but Temple/UCinncinati level programs are basically as competitive as MD schools.
My MCAT was a 30...which is still considered subpar for MD schools. I am unfamiliar with the new MCAT scale.
My advice to you would be to retake the MCAT. Even with ****ty GPA (like I had) a good MCAT can be a gamechanger, at least in the eyes of a post-bacc program like BU/Tufts. Also, maybe taking more upper level undergrad science courses will boost your standing. which ever program you go to make sure to be at the absolute top of the class (very doable if you are truly committed), and you will be a totally different candidate from where you are now.
Again, I'm sorry for the late reply, please feel free to private message me if you have any questions.

 

[nelly11234]

Hey people! I think that many post-bacs are more lenient GPA wise than their websites indicate. I graduated college in 2011 with a 2.77 cum GPA and a 2.65 science GPA, including an F the first time I took gen chem. Even with these horrible undergrad grades I still got into Boston University's MAMS program, Drexel's IMS program, TouroCOM's MS program, and Lake Erie's Post Bacc. I will be attending Touro this year because they have guaranteed admission for those who achieve a certain GPA. Feel free to message me with questions or whatever. I just want you all to know there is hope even if you drank too much natty ice as an undergrad!!!

how early did you apply to those programs and what is your mcat score

 

[DantheManimal]

how early did you apply to those programs and what is your mcat score

I also got into TouroCOM, LECOM, and a few others post-baccs last year. I think Drexel was the only one I didn't get accepted to and it was because I wasn't URM.
My stats were 3.05c, 3.44s, 504-506 MCAT. I chose Erie because it's the cheapest there is, it's only 8 months (April 14th) and you're guaranteed to be accepted if you get a 3.0. A lot of people had worse stats than me too. In case you didn't know, you can get into LECOM's medical school without ever taking the MCAT through their post-bacc program.

 

[nelly11234]

I also got into TouroCOM, LECOM, and a few others post-baccs last year. I think Drexel was the only one I didn't get accepted to and it was because I wasn't URM.
My stats were 3.05c, 3.44s, 504-506 MCAT. I chose Erie because it's the cheapest there is, it's only 8 months (April 14th) and you're guaranteed to be accepted if you get a 3.0. A lot of people had worse stats than me too. In case you didn't know, you can get into LECOM's medical school without ever taking the MCAT through their post-bacc program.

do you like lecom

 

[DantheManimal]

do you like lecom

Yeah I like it, I am interviewing at Western this week, so the only reason I won't go to LECOM is if I get accepted to Western as well. I love how inexpensive LECOM is, but Western is 5 mi. from my house in California. I am happy with what LECOM was able to provide me in such a short time. It's no joke to get a 3.0 here though if you're used to coasting through undergrad, but I would say it's one of the better 'predictors' for how you'll fare in actual med school. I did/am doing well, but you have to earn it that's for sure.