Dickinson’s science programs emphasize hands-on learning and research experience starting in the first year, often resulting in published research by the time students graduate. Science majors at Dickinson enjoy study-abroad opportunities specifically tailored to their needs and course requirements. Members of Dickinson’s Committee on the Health Professions meet with interested students from the first semester of their first year, and counselors help with everything from internship placements to writing medical school recommendations to ensure Dickinson students’ an advantage in highly competitive medical fields.