Pre-Health Professions

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Tomorrow
Needs
Healthcare
Professionals

Healthcare professionals are in demand across all specialties. The job opportunities are endless.

In the Michigan Tech Pre-Health Professions program, we prepare you for graduate health programs like medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, and many other healthcare professional programs.

  • Get help navigating the application process and get connected to real-life learning opportunities, like job shadowing and other clinical experiences.
  • Take the required courses you need in order to apply for your professional healthcare schooling.
  • Be challenged and feel prepared for the rigor of graduate health programs so that you can be among tomorrow's healthcare leaders.
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  • No. 16
    Best Public College in the US (Wall Street Journal)
  • No. 2
    Best Value College in Michigan (Niche)
  • 70%
    Acceptance into All Graduate Health Programs

Ready to take the next step?

Learn more about studying Pre-Health Professions at Michigan's flagship technological university.

Personal Attention

Connect With An Advisor Who Works With You.

Get one-on-one personal advising and guidance from our Director of Pre-Health. Plus, our classes are sized to ensure you get personal attention from faculty—they get to know you. This is especially helpful when you're looking for mentorship, career insights, and a personalized letter of recommendation.

Grad School Preparation

Make Your Application Strong.

Take two pre-health professional development courses dedicated to helping you get ready for your application to graduate health programs. Prepare for your entrance exams by participating in a free student-led MCAT course with additional discounts on all Kaplan Test Prep courses. And, Michigan Tech's chapters of Alpha Epsilon Delta and the Pre-Health Association serve as dedicated and knowledgeable professional development and leadership resources for students.

Educational Partnerships

Ensure Your Application Gets Noticed.

Tech has special affiliation agreements with professional schools including the Michigan State College of Human Medicine, Central Michigan University's Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Central Michigan University's Doctorate of Physician's Assistant, Concordia University's Occupational Therapy Doctorate, Ferris State University's College of Pharmacy, and the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Clinical Experience

Experience Real-World Healthcare Professions.

Our health professions shadowing program pairs you with a local provider. You can also join our Michigan Tech EMS Program to be certified, gain direct patient care experience and serve our local community through emergency medical services.

Hands-On Research

Add Lab Time and Fieldwork to Your Skill Set.

Join a research lab and work alongside faculty on a health-based research project. Participating in undergraduate research will set you apart from most other professional school applicants. At Michigan Tech, you can participate in research as early as your first year.

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