Science Enrichment Preparation Program 2011

Gain the competitive edge with SEP!

Held each summer on the UNC campus, the SEP Program is an eight-week, honors-level academic enrichment program for disadvantaged undergraduate students (rising sophomores and juniors) who seek admission into graduate/health professional programs. Additionally, you will receive educational supplies, lodging on the UNC campus, limited travel expenses (contingent upon funding) and a competitive stipend.

During the program, students:

• 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 health care professionals
• Shadow a working professional in your health field of interest