Preparing for a Career in Professional Health Care
Marshall University’s College of Science provides academic programs and other resources to students preparing for a professional career in healthcare. This site will help students explore and prepare for pre-medicine (pre-med or premed), pre-pharmacy (pre-pharm), pre-veterinary (pre-vet) and other healthcare-related undergraduate programs.
Start Your Pathway (PDF)Snapshot of a Professional Health Care Student
Admissions requirements for professional school vary by field, school, and competitiveness. While there isn’t a specific combination of classes and scores that guarantees admission, several factors can improve your chances of getting into a healthcare program.
While in high school, a prospective professional health care student should
As an undergraduate student, a professional health care student should
Looking for more information about getting into a professional program? Check out our FAQ page.
Selecting a Professional Health Care Field
Marshall University’s College of Science can help prepare students for many healthcare and related professions. Below are some of the more common disciplines for which a student can select a preparatory academic program. Click on a discipline to learn more about it.
Frequently Asked Questions
While you’re always welcome to contact our advisors, you may find the answer to some of your questions here.
View the Pre-Professional FAQReady To Get Started?
The Medical Professions Pathways Advisors in the College of Science can assist you with your preparation and choices. You may speak to the advisors at any time if you need help or have specific questions.
Associate Dean & Professor
Location: Science Building 270
Telephone: 304-696-3041
E-mail: mummerta@marshall.edu
- Scholarships
- Registration issues, including course overloads
- Grade appeals
- Questions about pre-professional healthcare majors
- Mathematics & Statistics advising
Program Manager
Location: Science Building 251
Telephone: 304-696-2327
E-mail: paige.kennedy@marshall.edu
- BS to MD / Early Assurance advising
- Criminal Justice advising
- Chemistry advising
- Pre-Chiropractic advising
- Pre-Medicine advising
- Pre-Optometry advising
- Pre-Pharmacy advising
- Pre-Physician Assistant advising
Student Services Specialist
Location: Science Building 267
Telephone: 304-696-3476
E-mail: tricia.agnello@marshall.edu
- Biological Sciences advising
- Early Assurance advising
- Pre-Dentistry advising
- Pre-Medicine advising
- Pre-Veterinary advising
- Pre-Physical Therapy advising
- Pre-Podiatry advising
- Physics advising