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:

LIST A (Total 22)

Complete all of the following:

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:

Option 2-Calculus Based Physics (Total 8)

Complete all of the following:

Reference:

Clinical and Research Opportunities

Join the Medical Professionals Pipeline Program for up to date information on clinical research opportunities and internships.

Workshops and Events

Joining the Medical Professionals Pipeline Program will provide you with up-to-date information on upcoming pre-med workshops and events.

For STEM events during "Common Hour" — Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:30PM-1:30 PM — visit the STEM Common Hour Schedule.

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.

Helpful Links