Record Enhancers

On the path to pursue a health profession

Am I a record enhancer?

Post Baccalaureate Services for the Health Professions (PBS) is designed for college graduates who intend to pursue careers in the health professions. A Record Enhancer is a student who has already taken most of the prerequisite courses, but needs to enhance course quality and GPA for entrance into professional schools.

What courses should I take?

Our courses afford students the opportunity to demonstrate academic excellence while mastering key concepts. Our course offerings range from the basic prerequisites (Organic Chemistry, Cell Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Microbiology) to upper level courses (Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Biology, and Eukaryotic Tissue Culture). A course sequence in Inorganic Chemistry and Physics is available if needed, as well as Calculus and Statistics. Courses in Communication Studies, Multicultural Studies, Psychology, Sociology and other subjects may also be taken.
Learn more about the curriculum

Interest in biomedical research?

Shoreline College offers a four-quarter certificate program in Biotechnology Lab Specialist, which is a good option for record enhancer students who have an interest in biomedical research. This program starts Fall quarter each year and includes 10-12 credits of upper division science lecture and lab, taught in the afternoons and evenings (3pm to 9pm). The fourth quarter incorporates an internship at a local research agency or company.
Learn more about the Biotechnology program

What health care experience should I have?

Health profession schools require or expect applicants to have spent time in health care settings interacting with patients and health care providers. Through this experience, students gain an understanding of the specific profession as well as other health professions, and the U.S. health care system. This is considered a necessary component to prepare for entrance.
Learn more about health care experience opportunities

From whom can I get advice?

The PBS has designated advisors to support students with all of these aspects of your preparation and application: course selection, school selection, application preparation, test preparation and encouragement.

A few notes about special populations

  • Bachelor's degree from outside the United States: Most health professional schools require that most prerequisite courses are taken in the United States.

  • International students: Our program is open to students on a temporary visa, however, not all health professional schools admit such students.

  • Non-traditional students: Our student population is diverse in age, life experience, educational background, work experience, race, and ethnic heritage.

  • Veterans: Shoreline College has an active Veteran’s Program and Resource Center.