North Carolina Science Enrichment Preparation Program

sepprogram@unc.edu
919.966.2264

The North Carolina Science Enrichment Preparation (SEP) Program is an academic enrichment program that targets first-generation, underrepresented minority, rural, and/or socioeconomically disadvantaged undergraduate students in North Carolina who would like to attend medical or dental school.

The program will take place from May 21 - July 18th, 2025.

Program activities:

• Engage in more than 150 hours of classroom instruction in Physics, Organic Chemistry, Human Physiology and Quantitative Skills/Biostatistics
• Attend classes and seminars in reading speed and comprehension, test-taking strategies, essay writing, and interview techniques
• Visit local health facilities and network with healthcare professionals
• Shadow a working professional in the health field of interest
• Dental laboratory course
• Pre-medical workshops and simulation laboratory experiences

Eligibility requirements:

• Have an interest in attending medical or dental school
• Enrolled in a college/university, community college, or early college program
• Classified as a rising sophomore or rising junior student at the time of application
• Have completed a minimum of 3 college-level credit hours each in math, biology, and chemistry
• Hold a science/overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Other factors for consideration include:

• Lives, or has lived in, a rural/medically underserved community
• Comes from an economically or educationally disadvantaged background (first generation college student)
• Has demonstrated an interest in issues affecting underserved populations
• Submits a compelling personal statement and a strong letter of recommendation

Scholars will receive educational supplies, lodging on the UNC Chapel Hill campus, limited travel expenses, and a stipend.

A link to application submission information is available on the program website.

The early decision application deadline is January 5, 2025. The regular decision deadline is March 9, 2025.