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Pre-Med, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Veterinary, Pre-Nursing Coursework as Part of Undergraduate Programs

Programs in the natural sciences provide preparation for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, nursing, and other health-related fields. Although entrance requirements may vary from school to school and from one health-related field to another, there are three general requirements requested by most professional schools which enhance the strength of a student's application:

  1. a science-related degree with coursework in biology, chemistry, and mathematics;
  2. a strong background in the liberal arts;
  3. involvement in relevant and appropriate professional and volunteer activities;
  4. a strong score on the professional school entrance examination (such as the Medical College Admissions Test [MCAT]) is important for entry into most professional or graduate schools.