Health Science

Health Science Preparation while in CLA

Preparation for a health science career begins with your undergraduate education. The Pre Med term is only a descriptive label. Students may choose a B.S. or B.A. degree in any area of study and also complete the prerequisite courses required for professional school.

Careers in the health professions demand more than just achievement in the life sciences. Maturity, compassion, leadership, ethical practice, integrity, communication skills, and knowledge of health care policy are essential for the health-care professional.

• Does a health career fit you? Visit the U of MN Twin Cities Health Careers Center for online exploratory course options.
• General guide of pre-requisites for professional school
• Get your bachelor's degree at UMD while preparing for various graduate programs through the U of MN Twin Cities campus.
• Review the U of MN system program application and prerequisite guides when considering professional or allied health programs such as Dentistry, Genetic Counseling, Medicine, Mortuary Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Veterinary Medicine.
• Term by term sample schedule for health science: Philosophy major with biology minor
• Design your own major with the Interdisciplinary Studies BA. Within the major a pre-designed Medical Arts & Sciences plan is available.

Math placement requirement based on ACT score and how students are placed into the appropriate course.

Pre-Medicine

Preparation for medical, pharmacy, dental, optometry, or veterinary medicine school begins with your undergraduate education. Terms such as pre-medicine or pre-dental are only descriptive labels. Students may choose a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in any area of study and also complete the prerequisite courses required for professional school.

Professional and health science graduate programs/schools usually require a set of prerequisite courses for admission. The prerequisite course requirements vary from profession to profession and from school to school, but most professional schools of medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, optometry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, public health, and dentistry require or recommend a combination of the following courses: