Pre-Health

牙医ry is the field of medicine that specializes in the teeth and associated tissues. 牙医s earn a 医生 of Dental Science degree and practice either solo or in a group setting. 他们也可能受雇于公共卫生服务机构或军队. Dental school is four years, followed by optional specialty training or practice. Students who choose to pursue the Pre-牙医ry path at 资本 take extensive science courses within the context of a well-rounded education.

医学预科是一项全校范围的课程，由多个院系支持. Students begin with a common core of science and mathematics courses and then complete a major of their choice. Students receive a comprehensive Handbook for Pre-Health Students outlining the steps needed to be a successful medical school applicant, 以及帮助实现这一目标的可用资源. 研讨会, 去医学院实地考察, 学生俱乐部, 帮助应用程序, internship placement and mock medical school interviews are some of the services provided.

Students who have taken the required courses, who have maintained at least a 3.平均成绩5分, and who have positive recommendations from faculty members are good candidates for medical school admission. 除了扎实的科学背景, 学生必须在医学院入学考试(MCAT)中取得好成绩。.

Students planning to attend Occupational Therapy School after 资本 can choose to follow the 职前治疗 Pre-Professional path. 职业治疗师帮助有疼痛的病人, 受伤, 疾病, 或者残疾限制了他们的日常生活. 为了练习, 职业治疗师s must be licensed and pass a national exam to be certified. Students who choose to pursue the 职前治疗 path at 资本 take extensive science courses within the context of a well-rounded education.

An optometrist earns a 医生 of Optometry degree and studies the human eye and its function. 验光学校是四年. Optometrists are employed by private industry, as well as by hospitals and clinics. 他们也可能是个体户. 资本 students interested in a Pre-Optometry path take a science heavy curriculum, 包括微生物学和光学等课程.

药剂师s study drugs and drug interactions in the human body and help to educate the public about drug interactions and effectiveness. Many pharmacists work for pharmaceutical companies, as well as hospitals and pharmacies. A 医生 of Pharmacy degree requires four years after an undergraduate degree and extensive training with working professionals. Students who choose to pursue the Pre-Pharmacy path at 资本 take extensive science courses within the context of a well-rounded education.

医师助理s practice medicine under the supervision of physicians and surgeons. They may treat injuries, prescribe most medications, and perform routine patient care. 硕士学位是必需的，需要两年半的时间才能完成. Students who choose the Pre-Physician助理 path are dedicated to expanding access to care through patient-centered, 团队医疗实践. Students in the Pre-Physician助理 path at 资本 take extensive science courses within the context of a well-rounded education.

Podiatrists are medical specialists who help patients with problems affecting their feet or lower legs. They can do surgery, reset broken bones, prescribe drugs, and order lab tests or X-rays. Podiatrists go to Podiatry school for four years followed by a three-year residency. Students who choose to pursue the Pre-Podiatry path at 资本 take extensive science courses within the context of a well-rounded education.

一个不断发展的跨学科领域, Public Health provides training to professionals who keep people safe from diseases that threaten our communities. 专业领域包括流行病学, 生物统计学, 健康教育, 环境卫生和卫生服务管理. A master’s degree, which takes two to two-and-a-half years to complete, is required. Students who choose to pursue the Pre-Public健康 path at 资本 take extensive science courses within the context of a well-rounded education.

Veterinary Physicians treat non-human patients, from cats and dogs to exotic animals in zoos. Four years of study after the undergraduate degree are required to earn the 医生 of Veterinary Medicine degree. 提供专业培训的机会. 除了私人执业, veterinarians work for the government and industry as food and public health inspectors, 在动物园里也一样, 水族馆和动物公园. 资本 students interested in a Pre- Veterinary path take a science heavy curriculum, 包括动物行为学和胚胎学等课程.