Pre-Health Professions

Pre-Health Professions at Kansas State University provides students with a comprehensive foundation to prepare for entrance into a variety of health-related graduate programs, including medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy, optometry, and allied health fields. This program offers a challenging curriculum that emphasizes the development of strong scientific knowledge, critical thinking, and effective communication skills essential for success in competitive health professions schools. Students have access to extensive advising services dedicated to guiding them through course selection, extracurricular activities, and application processes to ensure they meet all prerequisites and strengthen their applications.

Kansas State University's Pre-Health Professions program encourages experiential learning through research opportunities, internships, volunteer work, and shadowing experiences with healthcare professionals. These activities enable students to gain practical understanding of healthcare environments, demonstrate their commitment to their chosen fields, and develop a well-rounded application profile. The program fosters a collaborative environment where students can participate in health-related clubs and organizations, attend workshops, and engage with faculty and professionals to deepen their understanding of various health careers.

The curriculum is designed to be flexible, allowing students to major in a wide range of disciplines while fulfilling the specific requirements for health professional schools. The program emphasizes a strong science background, with coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and anatomy, combined with courses in psychology, sociology, and communications to prepare students for the holistic approach of modern healthcare. Kansas State University also supports students with resources like the Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee, which provides interview preparation, mock exams, and application review services.

Graduates of the Pre-Health Professions program are well-prepared to excel in their health professions training and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare community. The program's emphasis on academic excellence, experiential learning, and professional development ensures that students are fully equipped to meet the challenges of graduate health programs and to serve as competent, compassionate healthcare providers in their future careers.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline May (for Fall intake), October (for Spring intake) Tuition fee

• USD 275 Module (National)
• USD 728 Module (International)

*Tuition fee per credit hour

Start date January,August 2015 Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Suggested course work

Expand your knowledge base in human and animal health with courses such as Human Body, Medical Ethics, History of Death and Dying, Drama Therapy, Biochemistry, Cancer Therapy, Medical Terminology, Introduction to Public Health, Administration of Health Care Organizations, Introduction to Gerontology, Human Nutrition and more.

Foreign language skills also are highly recommended, especially Spanish. Students are encourage to take advantage of study abroad and service learning opportunities.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

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Requirements

As careers in health professions continue to be plentiful, applicants to the health professional schools become more numerous and requirements for admission become more competitive. One of the universal requirements is a high grade point average (GPA). Therefore, after completing 24 or more semester hours at K-State, students with a K-State GPA below 3.0 will have their pre-health designation removed from their academic plan.
To remain in a pre-health designation a student must continue to take the prerequisite coursework appropriate to that curriculum and maintain a 3.0 K-State GPA. To be competitive, at the point of application to professional schools students must have earned a GPA above a 3.0.
Academic prerequisites for successful application to health professions schools and programs are different for each profession and vary from program to program within individual professions. Some require completion of a bachelor’s degree before matriculation while others require only the completion of specific coursework. No specific degree is required.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Alumni Study Travel Fund

  Scholarships for students who are already attending the University of Reading.

• Amsterdam Merit Scholarships

  The University of Amsterdam aims to attract the world’s brightest students to its international classrooms. Outstanding students from outside the European Economic Area can apply for an Amsterdam Merit Scholarship.

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Kansas State University.

Pre-Health Professions at Kansas State University is a preparatory program designed to guide students interested in pursuing careers in various health-related fields. This program provides students with a strong academic foundation in sciences such as biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as opportunities to gain practical experience through internships, research, and volunteer work. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, communication skills, and ethical considerations essential for future healthcare professionals. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, health-related clubs, and community service to enhance their understanding of healthcare environments and develop a well-rounded profile for admission to professional schools such as medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, and physician assistant programs. Kansas State University offers academic advising tailored to pre-health students, helping them select appropriate courses, prepare for entrance exams like the MCAT, and navigate the application process. The university also maintains connections with local hospitals, clinics, and health organizations, providing students with clinical exposure and networking opportunities. The program emphasizes a student-centered approach, supporting individuals in achieving their academic and career goals through dedicated mentoring and resources. Additionally, students have access to workshops, seminars, and support services focused on residency or professional school interviews, personal statement writing, and other application components. While no specific degree is awarded solely for the Pre-Health Professions track, successful completion of the required coursework and extracurricular activities positions students well for acceptance into graduate health programs. Overall, Kansas State University’s Pre-Health Professions pathway aims to prepare students comprehensively for their transition into professional healthcare training and careers, fostering a commitment to service, leadership, and lifelong learning in the health sciences.