Pre-Professional

Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre-Pharmacy and Pre-Veterinary Programs

Most students who want to pursue these programs major in one of the natural sciences, frequently in an area of the biological sciences and/or chemistry.  Students should develop their major areas of interest freely, realizing that most medical schools are primarily interested in the quality and scope of work accomplished rather than the particular area of concentration.  It is possible to major in an area other than science, carrying the necessary science courses as electives.  However, since so much of medicine is based upon scientific study, students who major in other fields and elect the minimum number of required science courses must do well to ensure adequate preparation and favorable consideration of applications to medical schools.

The University does not offer specific pre-dental, pre-medical, pre-veterinary, or pre-pharmacy programs so that over specialization will be minimized.  It is the philosophy of the science faculty that students should be broadly prepared for a variety of alternate career goals.  A sound major in some discipline combined with the concentrated course work in the student's specific area of interest will provide solid preparation for a variety of careers.

Pre-LAW

Students interested in pre-law are normally declared as a Political Science major with pre-law as the concentration. 

Freshmen interested in these programs (each of the -pre-professional areas of study) are assigned to a pre-professional advisor.  At the end of the first year, students elect their majors and decide whether to pursue a B.A. or a B.S. degree.  Students in these programs should determine the specific course-work requirements of the professional schools where they expect to submit applications before deciding their undergraduate major.

Pre-physical therapy information is available under the Health Sciences requirements.

Updated 03/07