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Career Paths
Navigating the start of your career in healthcare can be complicated. Our team of cross-disciplinary academic advisors offer dedicated pre-health advising support for all health programs and pre-health pathways.
Refer to the table below for more information, and contact our professional advisor for guidance.
Not sure where to start?
Connect with Elizabeth Keener, Academic Advisor for pre-professional pathways.
Pre-Health Coursework
Always verify specific requirements with professional schools and your advisor
Pre-Health Pathway | Humboldt Coursework | Exams | Possible Degrees |
Medical (MD or DO) | Biology- 2 semesters with labs
General Chemistry- 2 Semesters with Labs Organic Chemistry - 2 Semesters with Labs Physics- 2 Semesters with Labs Recommended/optional Math Zoology | MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) | Health and Medical Science Chemistry Biochemistry Biology General Cellular Molecular Biology |
Dental (DDS or DMD | Same as Pre-Med. Many dental schools also expect anatomy/physiology & microbiology (courses vary), confirm with advisor | DAT (Dental Admission Test) | Health and Medical Science General Biology Biology Cellular Molecular |
Veterinary (DVM) | Same as Pre-Med. Additional animal and physiology courses may strengthen preparation. Confirm with advisor | GRE (varies by school) | General Biology Cellular Molecular Biology Chemistry Biochemistry Zoology
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Pharmacy (PharmD) | Similar to Pre-Med, but add: BIO 412- Microbiology Confirm with advisor | Graduate Record Exam (GRE) *Confirm with target schools | Health and Medical Science Chemistry Biochemistry Biology General Cellular Molecular Biology
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Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) | Chemistry Biology Math * Courses vary. Confirm with advisor | CLS certification exam after degree completion | Health and Medical Science Chemistry Biochemistry Biology General Cellular Molecular Biology |
Optometry (OD) | Same as Pre-Med. Psychology or perception courses recommended (varies by school) | OAT (Optometry Admission Test) | Health and Medical Science Chemistry Biochemistry Biology General Cellular Molecular Biology |
Physical Therapy (DPT) | Biology with Labs Chemistry Physics Also, Psychology and Statistics. Other biology, chemistry, physics, and kinesiology electives may be recommended. Confirm with advisor | Graduate Record Exam (GRE) *Confirm with target schools | Health and Medical Science Kinesiology Pre-Health Professions |
Occupational Therapy (DOT) | Biology with Labs Psychology Math Other: | Graduate Record Exam (GRE) *Confirm with target schools | Psychology Childe development Kinesiology Pre-health Professions Health and Medical Science
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Nursing | Biology Chemistry Health Education
| NCLEX-RN *RN is a 2-year program. Speak to an advisor | Biology General Kinesiology Pre-health Professions Health and Medical Science * speak to an advisor Note: our Nursing program requires an RN from a 2-year institution before acceptance. Provide a link to the BSN page.
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