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Your First Step to Professional School Starts Here

Are your sights set on medical school? Dental school? Pharmacy school? Or another professional field? University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis is the perfect place to start, whether you plan to get your undergraduate degree or just complete the necessary pre-health professions prerequisites before entering your desired program.

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    Pre-Dentistry

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    Pre-Health Professions

    Pre-Dentistry

    The field of dentistry offers a rewarding career focused on oral health. Pre-dentistry coursework prepares you with the necessary prerequisites to apply to dental school.

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    Pre-Medicine

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    Pre-Health Professions

    Pre-Medicine

    The field of medicine is ever evolving, offering vast career opportunities. Pre-medicine coursework prepares you with the necessary prerequisites to apply to medical school.

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    Pre-Nursing

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    Pre-Health Professions

    Pre-Nursing

    The field of nursing offers a rewarding career where you can work directly with patients. Pre-nursing coursework prepares you with the necessary prerequisites to get you ready for nursing school.

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    Pre-Occupational Therapy

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    Pre-Occupational Therapy

    Occupational Therapists help patients suffering from disabling conditions offering a rewarding career. Pre-OT coursework prepares you with the necessary prerequisites to apply for a master’s or doctoral occupational therapy program.

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    Pre-Optometry

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    Pre-Health Professions

    Pre-Optometry

    The field of optometry offers a rewarding career focused on the health of the eye. Pre-optometry coursework prepares you with the necessary prerequisites to apply to professional school.

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    Pre-Osteopathic Medicine

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    Pre-Osteopathic Medicine

    Explore a holistic approach to medicine. Pre-DO coursework prepares you with the necessary prerequisites to apply to the osteopathic medical program you desire.

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    Pre-Pharmacy

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    Pre-Pharmacy

    Pharmacists are one of the most accessible health care professionals, often interfacing with patients in a variety of practice settings. Pre-pharmacy coursework prepares you with the necessary prerequisites for entry into the Pharm.D. program.

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    Pre-Physical Therapy

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    Pre-Health Professions

    Pre-Physical Therapy

    Physical Therapy offers a rewarding career focused on improving patients quality of life. Pre-PT coursework prepares you with the necessary prerequisites to apply for entry to the physical therapy program of your choice.

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    Pre-Physician Assistant

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    Pre-Physician Assistant

    Physician’s assistants enjoy a rewarding career focused diagnosing and treating patients under the supervision of a physician. Pre-physician assistant coursework prepares you with the necessary prerequisites to pursue the next step in your education.

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    Pre-Podiatry

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    Pre-Health Professions

    Pre-Podiatry

    UHSP offers a offers an ideal set of pre-podiatry undergraduate coursework that can set you on the path to Podiatry school.

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    Pre-Veterinary Medicine

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    Pre-Veterinary Medicine

    The field of veterinary medicine offers a rewarding career focused on the health and care of animals. Pre-veterinary coursework prepares you with the necessary prerequisites to apply to veterinary school.

Undergraduate Education For Pre-Health Professions

While many schools offer undergraduate degrees in general sciences, your undergraduate education at UHSP will be framed through a health sciences-focused lens from your very first class.

Even your general education courses will have a health component, so everything you learn can be applied to your ultimate career goals.

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Support That Sets You Up for Success

The University offers pre-health professions advising to support students interested in pursuing careers in health professions, like medicine, physical therapy, pharmacy, dentistry or veterinary medicine.

And through partnerships with neighboring and regional institutions, UHSP undergraduates are already one step ahead of the competition with integrated degree options, preferred admission and reserved interview spots in competitive professional programs.

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