BIOMEDICAL CAREERS PROGRAM (BCP)
The Biomedical Careers Program (BCP) began in 1978 to serve undergraduate students by offering an intensive six-week summer academic enrichment program in the sciences and health care oriented activities. The Program is sponsored by Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (a division of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey), Rutgers University (New Brunswick campus), and the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund. Designed to increase the academic preparedness and facilitate the entry of students into medical or other health professional schools, BCP offers an academic program with three levels and six different curricula designed for students at various stages of their undergraduate education. The academic component consists of science courses, relevant laboratory, research, and clinical experiences as well as cognitive skills seminars and MCAT prep for medical school admissions. The support component consists of career counseling and seminar series which include some of the following topics, applying to health professional schools, interviewing for health professional schools, financial aid, cultural competency, professionalism, healthy living, stress management, legal, civic and social responsibility. The program also includes recruitment fair and panel discussions with students and health professionals.
Summer Program Dates
June 9, 2008 – July 18, 2008
ACADEMIC COMPONENT
BCP Designed for students who have just begun pre-professional studies and have completed
Level I: at least one year of college including general chemistry, one semester of introductory biology and one semester of introductory math. The Level I curriculum includes the following courses:
- Introduction to Microbiology – Lecture and Laboratory
- Introduction to General or Organic Chemistry Lecture
- Learning Skills Workshop
- Health Professions Career Seminars and Workshops
BCP Designed for students who have completed at least two semesters of general biology,
Level II: general chemistry and organic chemistry, physics and one semester of college math. The Level II curriculum includes the following courses:
- Introduction to Physiology
- Laboratory in Physiology
- MCAT Science Review
- Learning Skills Workshop
- Clinical Work and/or Health Professions Career Seminars and Workshops
BCP Designed for students who are at or near the point of applying to pre-professional school and have completed
Level III: nearly all pre-professional science requirements. The Level III curriculum includes the following courses:
- Introduction to Immunology
- Human Genetics Research Course
- Research or Clinical Internship
- Health Professions Career Seminars and Workshops
- Learning Skills Workshops
Students in all levels have the opportunity to develop close relationships with medical school faculty, staff and students who are delighted to provide individual counseling on career choices and application procedures.
*Curriculum subject to change
ELIGIBILITY
Academic Requirements:
Following are the minimum course requirements which must be completed by the start of the program. Courses may be in progress at the time of application; however, in such cases the Admissions Committee may require a grade report prior to making a decision.
Minimum Requirements:
- One year of college
- One semester of introduction to biology
- One semester of introduction to math
Placement of students in Levels I, II or III will be based on an evaluation of each student’s overall academic record, including all courses taken and performance in these courses. We welcome students who have previously participated in Level I or Level II of the BCP to reapply for admission to a more advanced level.
COLLEGE CREDIT
The Biomedical Careers Program may be taken for credit. Three credits for the six week curriculum are offered through Rutgers University and may be transferred to other colleges. Since each level has a separate course number, students may earn credit for each level. (However, individual colleges and departments should be consulted for any limitations.)
COURSE CREDIT AND HOUSING
- There is no charge to attend BCP. Non-EOF students must pay for housing, insurance and course credit.
- EOF students will receive funding to cover out of pocket expenses.
- Students who wish to earn college credit through Rutgers University must pay a registration fee and may have to pay a partial tuition charge depending on state residency.
Special consideration and funding will be given to EOF students.
Because the Biomedical Careers Program is supported by New Jersey state institutions, priority will be given to:
- Students enrolled at Rutgers University (New Brunswick, Newark or Camden campuses),
- EOF – eligible students enrolled at any four year college in New Jersey,
- Students who are legal residents of New Jersey who are enrolled in college in any state.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
In order to apply you must:
- Complete the application which can be obtained from the address shown below.
- Have your registrar send us your transcript. If you have attended more than one college, we must receive a transcript from each college which you attended. If you have completed less than one year of college at the time of application, we must receive a transcript from your high school.
- Have two of your college professors send us letters of recommendation (one of these should be from a science professor who instructed you in class).
Apply online at: http://rwjms.umdnj.edu/osap
Send official academic transcripts and letters to:
Biomedical Careers Program
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
675 Hoes Lane, Room N-224
Piscataway, NJ 08854-5635
(732) 235-4558 or e-mail: BCP-RWJMS@umdnj.edu
Applications will be accepted until March 17, 2008. Please apply early for the best chance of being considered for admission.
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