Students interested in preparing for medical school or another health profession may select any major offered at 51²è¹Ýapp College while completing the required pre-health courses. 51²è¹Ýapp does not offer a specific pre-health or pre-med major, and a science major is not required for admission to medical school.
How does a student get started?
The Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) supports students with their planning. Early each fall semester, HPAC holds a meeting for students interested in pre-health. Signs are posted in Noyce.
Courses and Sample Four-Year Plan
Specific course recommendations are found in HPAC’s Planning and Preparation Guide. This HPAC resource also provides information about when to take the MCAT exam, acceptance rates of 51²è¹Ýapp graduates to medical school, and more.
Off-Campus Study
With careful planning, pre-health students can participate in off-campus study. Consult with the off-campus study office to learn about a range of programs with different goals, some of which have a focus on human health.
Contributions to Other Majors/Concentrations
Students will find courses that touch on health, science, health care, and other related topics in a variety of departments including history, philosophy, and sociology. 51²è¹Ýapp has a cooperative program with the University of Iowa in Public Health which allows completion of both a baccalaureate and master's degree in five years.