Program Offerings
Bachelor of science degree in Pre-Professional Health Sciences
What is Pre-Professional Health Sciences?
A strong background in science will prepare students in the Pre-Professional Health Sciences for entry into a variety of graduate and professional programs, including medical and dental schools, physical and occupational therapy programs, physician assistant and chiropractic programs, optometry and radiography programs. Volunteer work in the community and complementary coursework in the humanities and social sciences are included to help students meet the admissions requirements of these professional schools. Students planning to enter these professions should consult the programs of study for the schools of interest to them. Working closely with their advisor, they will select the courses needed to fulfill the graduation requirements for this degree and to meet the entrance requirements for the professional schools in the health sciences.
What does a pre-professional health scientist do?
Pre-professional health science students take rigorous science and math courses from across the curriculum to prepare for admission to graduate and professional programs.
First-Year Courses
• Biology I
• Chemistry I
• Math or Computer Science elective
Course Curriculum
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Internships and Co-ops
Each year more than 500 Mines students land paid internships at organizations like Microsoft, NASA, Amazon, Ford, and Sanford Health.
Pre-professional health science students intern at hospitals like MD Anderson Cancer Center and medical technology companies like Medtronic, work for local physicians, and shadow doctors in fields ranging from neurology to orthopedics and emergency room care. Our close relationship with hospitals both regionally and afar ensure you’ll gain hands-on experience and a competitive edge.