Dickinson offers a comprehensive pre-health program that prepares students for a wide range of healthcare careers, including medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine and nursing.
Program Highlights
Personalized advising from the Committee for the Health Professions
Flexible major selection with guided course recommendations
Extensive experiential opportunities and alumni connections
Program Overview
The pre-health program at Dickinson is a collaborative effort between the Committee for the Health Professions and the Center for Career Development. We provide comprehensive support to students interested in pursuing health-related careers.
Key Features
Early engagement with first-year students
Group advising sessions on various Pre-Health topics
Individual Faculty Pre-Health Advisors assigned to each student
Guidance on course selection and professional school applications
Support for MCAT and other professional exam preparation
Curriculum
Our pre-health curriculum includes recommended courses that provide a strong foundation for various healthcare professions, beginning with the core recommended courses:
Chemistry: 5 semesters (including inorganic, organic, and biochemistry)
Biology: 2 semesters
Physics: 2 semesters
Mathematics: 2 semesters
English/Writing: 2 semesters
Psychology/Sociology: Various options available
Why Choose Dickinson's Pre-Health Program?
Flexibility: Major in any field while preparing for healthcare careers
Personalized Guidance: Individual advising from faculty and career professionals
Comprehensive Preparation: Strong science foundation with liberal arts perspective
Experiential Learning: Numerous opportunities for hands-on experience and networking
Experiential Opportunities
Dickinson offers numerous ways to gain hands-on experience and explore healthcare careers:
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