Health-related Careers

The undergraduate educational requirements for health-related professions differ from field to field. While a degree in biology is not a requirement for acceptance into most health-related educational institutions, we do recommend it.

All biology majors are given an academic advisor upon entering the university. If, at the end of the freshmen year, the student has maintained at least a 3.00 GPA and is still interested in the health professions, he or she will be transferred to one of our health professions advisors, Dr. Peter Schneible, OFM of the Biology Department or Dr. Donna Brestensky of the Chemistry Department.

All biochemistry and non-biology majors interested in pursuing a career in a health-related field should contact one of the health professions advisors as soon as possible.

The minimum requirements for most health-related educational institutions are as follows:

Note: The courses listed are just the bare minimum. Some schools will require other courses in addition to those mentioned above. The specific courses required will vary from institution to institution. If you would like the specific information, talk to Dr. Peter Schneible, OFM of the Biology Department or Dr. Donna Brestensky of the Chemistry Department.

 HELPFUL WEBSITES 

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Allopathic Medicine (M.D.)

   AAMC - American Association of Medical Colleges

   AMCAS - American Medical College Application Service

   MCAT - Medical Colleges Admission Test

Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

   AACOM - American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine

   Osteopathic Medicine Resources

Dentistry (D.D.S)

   AADS - American Association of Dental Schools

   Dental Schools in the U.S. and Canada

   DAT - Dental Admission Test

   AADSAS - Amer. Assoc. of Dental Schools Application Service

Physicians Assistant (PA)

   AAPA - American Academy of Physicians Assistants

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

   AAPA - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

   NC Central - Info for and about Nurse Practitioners

Physical Therapy

   APTA - American Physical Therapy Association

   Physical Therapist Online

   The World of Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

   AOTA - American Occupational Therapy Association

   AOTF - American Occupational Therapy Foundation

Pharmacy

   WWW Virtual Library of Pharmacy

   AACPE - American Council on Pharmaceutical Education, Accredited Programs

Pharmacology

   AAPS - American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists

Chiropractic (D.C.)

   ACA - American Chiropractic Association

Public Health

Veterinary Medicine

   AVMA - American Veterinary Medicine Association 

   AVMF - American Veterinary Medical Foundation 

   WWW Virtual Library of Veterinary Medicine