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Biology Concentration in Pre-Medicine

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The first step to a future in healthcare.

As the healthcare industry grows, the need for professionals in every facet of it grows as well. A strong foundation of undergraduate preparation ensures student confidence and success in medical and other health-related professional schools.

William Woods University experiences 100 percent acceptance into advanced professional degrees in medical school, pharmacy and physical therapy doctoral programs. Our pre-medicine concentration prepares students with the additional pre-requisite coursework they will need for admission to and success in their medical field of choice, including anatomy and physiology, chemistry, calculus, and others. Students take advantage of our state-of-the-art laboratory space to work with faculty, and perform hands-on research in topics that interest them most.

Additional coursework in the humanitiespsychology and/or sociology is recommended, especially writing intensive classes.

Our Pre-Medicine degree at work

With a strong science-based foundation, you will be prepared for entrance exams, and earn your needed prerequisites for advanced study toward various healthcare fields.

Pursue a career as a:

  • Medical Doctor (M.D.)
  • Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
  • Nurse Practitioner (N.P.)
  • Physical therapist (P.T.)
  • Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.)
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
  • Physician Assistant (P.A.)
  • Doctor of Dental Medicine or Dental Surgery (D.D.M. or D.D.S.)
  • Nurse (R.N.)
  • Researcher
  • And more

The biology concentration in pre-medicine includes coursework in human anatomy and physiology, comparative vertebrate anatomy, biochemistry and organic chemistry and more.