Forge Your Path to Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, or Veterinary with a Pre-Medical Concentration

Start your journey toward a rewarding career in medicine with our Pre-Medical Concentration. This program combines courses in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences to give you a strong, well-rounded foundation for a career in healthcare. You’ll study subjects like psychology, sociology, biology, chemistry, and physics, gaining a solid understanding of the medical field. Advanced courses in biology, including topics like evolution, ecology, and cellular biology, will deepen your knowledge, while electives allow you to shape your education based on your interests. With hands-on learning and personalized attention, you’ll be well-prepared for the next steps in your medical career.

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A Concentration in Pre-Medical Designed to Meet the Specialized Needs of Aspiring Healthcare Professionals

What Can You Do With A Pre-Medical Concentration?

A Pre-Medical Concentration prepares students for a wide range of meaningful careers in the healthcare field. While many pursue advanced degrees to become doctors, dentists, or veterinarians, there are also immediate job opportunities available upon graduation. Positions may include:

  • Advanced Studies: continue education into graduate school, including medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, and PA (Physician Assistant) programs
  • Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Healthcare Consultant
  • Medical Research Assistant
  • Medical Scribe
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Course Requirements

Program Description

This Pre-Medical Concentration provides a pathway for students interested in pursuing medical school, dental school, or veterinary school. It includes courses that fulfill a biology major and the required and recommended prerequisites for these professional schools. Students will be assigned pre-medical advisors to guide them through the concentration. 

Requirements for the Pre-Medical Concentration - 97 Credits

General Education and Common Core Courses

BIOL 0102 - Environmental Biology for a Changing WorldBIOL 0104 - Human Biology, and BIOL 0106 - Practical Biology for the World Today each satisfy General Education and Common Core requirements, however they DO NOT satisfy requirements for the Biology Major and should not be taken by students within the major. MATH 0105 - Calculus I and MATH 0108 - Elementary Statistics each satisfy General Education and Common Core requirements. BIOL 0237 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 0278 - Biostatistics each satisfy Common Core requirements, but do not satisfy General Education requirements. Courses should be selected with guidance from faculty advisor.

Introductory Sequence

Math Requirement

Chemistry

Physics

Required Biology Courses

Additional Required General Education Courses

Additional Graduation Requirements

All students must meet the University Graduation Requirements and complete a general education or common core of studies, distributed among the different academic areas as detailed in General Education: WISE or Common Core.

Get Big School Features With Small School Advantages

We offer high-quality academics, unique learning opportunities, and a welcoming campus—and we have small classes, accessible faculty, and one-on-one support. 

You’ll join fellow motivated students ready to make the most of the college experience through active participation. Become part of a caring and committed community that understands and embraces the bridge between academic study and civic responsibility.

Accessible Faculty and Personalized Attention

Westfield State University’s Biology B.S. program is led by a group of highly experienced faculty who come from a variety of biology disciplines. Our diverse faculty provide exposure to different ways of thinking and problem-solving. Additionally, small class sizes allow students to build strong relationships within their classes and receive individualized feedback. 

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