Medical Professionals Pipeline Program
About Us
If you are pursuing a career in medicine and you are unsure of where to start, you are in the right place! The Medical Professionals Pipeline Program is a premedical outreach program that supports students interested in becoming physicians or exploring careers in medicine.
Mission
The mission of the Medical Professional Pipeline Program is to provide students a centralized community with access to resources, educational workshops, clinical research positions, internships, and mentorship opportunities that promote continuous improvement of skill set, student resilience, and interest in their pursuit of graduate-level healthcare careers.
Goal
Our goal is to support students on their journey to become successful graduate school applicants. Students will have proven academic success, developed qualities such as compassion, leadership, and teamwork and become well-informed about the dedication needed to pursue their medical career of interest.
Roadmap to Medical School
Degree and Course Requirements
Biology Associate in Science for Transfer Degree (Total 32)
Complete all of the following:
Core Course (Total 10)
Complete all of the following:
BIOLB3A - General Biology I (5 Units)
BIOLB3B - General Biology II (5 Units)
LIST A (Total 22)
Complete all of the following:
CHEMB1A - General Chemistry I (5 Units)
CHEMB1B - General Chemistry and Chemical Analysis (5 Units)
MATHB6A - Analytic Geometry/Calculus I (4 Units)
Select One Physics Option (Total 8)
Complete the following number of credits: 8
Option 1: Trigonometry Based Physics (Total 8)
Complete all of the following:
PHYSB2A - General Physics-Mechanics and Heat (4 Units)
PHYSB2B - General Physics - Sound, Light, Electricity, Magnetism, Modern Physics (4 Units)
Option 2-Calculus Based Physics (Total 8)
Complete all of the following:
PHYSB4A - Mechanics and Wave Motion (4 Units)
PHYSB4B - Heat, Electricity, Magnetism (4 Units)
Reference:
- BC Biology Associate in Science for Transfer Degree 2023-2024 Catalog
- BC Program Map for Biology Associate in Science for Transfer
Clinical and Research Opportunities
Make sure to Join the Medical Professionals Pipeline Program for up to date information on clinical research opportunities and internships.
Workshops and Events
Make sure to Join the Medical Professionals Pipeline Program for up to date information on upcoming pre-med workshops and events.
Please visit our STEM Common Hour Schedule to see STEM events happening during "Common Hour" - Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:30PM-1:30 PM.
Transfer Process
The Bakersfield College Transfer Center provides a variety of services to help you through the transfer process. From college and career exploration to applying to a university, the transfer team can lead the way to your four-year college or university. By attending transfer events and workshops, and by meeting with your academic advisors and counselors, you'll gain knowledge of your transfer options, transfer admission requirements, and more!
Contact the Transfer Center
Counseling Student Services (CSS 190 - Second Floor)
1801 Panorama Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Phone: (661) 395-4223 | Email: Bc_transfer@bakersfieldcollege.edu
Student Resources
Below are services and resources for students – whether it be ordering official transcripts from Admission and Records, tutoring for STEM courses, or simple “How to” instructions – BC has you covered.
- BC Services and Resources
- Counseling and Advising
- Transfer Pathways
- STEM Program
- Renegade Nexus
- Student Health and Wellness Center
Helpful Links
