Pre-Health Program Launches Partnership with Samuel Merritt University

Author: Staff
March 25, 2026
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San Francisco State University has launched a new partnership between the Pre-Health Professions Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program and Samuel Merritt University. This agreement creates a formal pathway to select graduate health programs.

What This Partnership Offers

If you are an eligible Pre-Health student, you may receive added consideration when applying to participating Samuel Merritt University programs, including:

  • Direct entry for select programs
  • Guaranteed interviews for select programs
  • Priority or additional admissions consideration

Your Samuel Merritt University application fee is waived when you apply through this pathway.

Participating Programs

The partnership includes pathways to the following Samuel Merritt University programs:

  • Occupational therapy
  • Podiatric medicine
  • Physical therapy
  • Physician assistant studies
  • Pre-licensure nursing programs

Who Is Eligible

To participate, you must:

  • Be enrolled in the SFSU Pre-Health Program or have completed it within the last 2 years
  • Remain in good academic standing
  • Complete all required prerequisites
  • Meet all Samuel Merritt University admissions requirements

Admission is not guaranteed.

Learn More

Details about participating programs and admissions criteria are available on the Samuel Merritt University website.

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