pre-medicine
If medical school is in your future, consider a pre-medicine education that prepares you today to take on tomorrow’s health care challenges and change the future for the better.
At UHSP, your classes (even history and public speaking) are taught through a health sciences-focused lens so you develop the skills you’ll need to grow into an excellent doctor.
Medicine At a Glance
The world needs more health champions — more people working to build healthier societies near and far. The field of medicine offers a stimulating career with vast opportunities for specialization, leadership and improving the health of patients.
TOP 10
BEST PAYING JOBS
9 of the top 10 best paying jobs are in a health field. (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)
$208K
MEDIAN SALARY
Median salary greater than or equal to $208,000 (BLS, 2021)
13%
PROFESSION GROWTH
Health care occupations expected to grow 13% through 2031. (BLS, 2023)
TOP 15
BEST JOBS
Listed in the top 15 of U.S. News & World Report’s “100 Best Jobs” list (2023).
Your Pre-Med Journey Starts Here
Our biomedical sciences program was designed as our pre-med program, but most of our undergraduate programs can be adapted to meet the necessary prerequisites for most medical programs.
A Partnership for Your Medical School Future
After earning your bachelor’s degree or completing your pre-medicine prerequisites, you’ll be ready to pursue extraordinary at any medical program you choose.
Continue with A.T. Still University
As an added bonus, students who choose to pursue their Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) Medicine at A.T. Still University (ATSU-KCOM) benefit from three interview slots reserved for UHSP students each year.
As the founding college of osteopathic medicine, ATSU-KCOM is a leader in osteopathic medicine and instills students with the compassion, experience and knowledge required to address the whole person and shape health care in underserved communities.