Can I major or minor in Pre-Health?
- No, Pre-Health is not a major. Pre-health is a set of courses students take as pre-requisties for medical school.
What does Pre-Health advising do?
- Pre-Health Advising helps students understand their requirements to apply to medical school and guides students to succesfully complete them. Pre-Health advising offers advising on the courses you need to complete as pre-requisites, offers workshops on different types of medical schools, Mcat studying, ect...
Is Dentistry or Nursing considered Pre-Health?
- Yes, anything health related is considered Pre-Health. Some fields include Chiropract, Dentistry, Generic Counseling, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Assistant, Physical Therapy, Podiatric Medicing, Public Health, Veterinary Medicine
Do I have to be a Biology major to be a Pre-Health student?
- No, Biology is a very common major for Pre-Health students, but other popular majors are Public Health, Chemistry, Psychology, and Biology Engineering. Students can major in anything and be a Pre-Health student.
Can I still get into SJV Prime+?
- No, SJV Prime+ is a closed cohort. Students who were interested in the program had to have applied their senior year of high school and live in the valley.
Are there any special programs I can get into as a Pre-Health student?
- Not at the moment, we are currently still developing medical education at UC Merced. However, Pre-Health students have access to all Pre-Health advising events.
When do I take the Mcat?
- Students generally take the Mcat the spring before they plan to apply to medical school.
When do I apply for medical school?
- Students are encouraged to apply when they are ready. There are many steps that need to be done before applying such as taking the Mcat and earning a high school to be a competitive applicant, having a competitive GPA, having 3 references letters, completing clinical hours, and completing any course pre-requisites. This is a lot to keep track of and can be difficult to get done while students are still undergraduates. Many students take GAP years to complete medical school requirements.
When do I start clinical hours?
- Students are encouraged to start clinical hours when they are ready. Clinical hours is a time commitment and can be time consuming, students will need to manage their school work and clinical hours.
Can I start clinical hours in my first year?
- Students are encouraged to get adjusted to college life their first year. Classes will be fast paced and harder than high school. Once a student feels well adjusted they can start discussing clinical hours.
Can you place me in clinical hours?
- We do not place students in clinical hours but we can help guide students in finding sites to do their clinical hours at.
What should I be focusing on in my first year of college as a Pre-Health student?
- Students should focus on earning a competitive GPA, getting adjusted to college life, and making connections with other students and professors.
Will I have to take a GAP year after earning my undergraduate degree?
- Most Pre-Health students take about 2 GAP years because it's difficult to study and take the Mcat while being an undergraduate student.
