Why Choose Public Health for Pre-Med?
If you’re pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, a pre-medicine concentration is an excellent pathway to prepare for medical school. The well-rounded curriculum will give you knowledge that combines public health with pre-med coursework, research experience, and health care policy knowledge.
Through hands-on learning, faculty mentorship, and relevant coursework, the pre-medicine concentration can give you a competitive edge on medical school applications and in future health care careers. This interdisciplinary approach bridges public health and medicine to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in both arenas.
The pre-med concentration offers:
- Comprehensive Preparation – The pre-medical concentration will put you on a solid path to med school by helping you gain a broader understanding of health systems and perspectives, epidemiology, and disease prevention, while meeting medical school prerequisites.
- Competitive Advantage – Medical schools value applicants with knowledge of social determinants of health, health disparities, and public health policy. You’ll stand out in applications because of the skills you’ll have in epidemiology, health policy, and disease prevention.
- Hands-on Experience – Engage in research, internships, and experiential learning opportunities to strengthen your medical school application.
- Versatile Career Pathways – A public health background enhances your ability to work in clinical medicine, health policy, global health, and more. The pre-med concentration can help prepare you for medical, PA, dental, and research careers with a well-rounded public health foundation.
Whichever path you decide to pursue, starting that journey with a pre-med concentration within public health can give you the strong launching pad needed to stand out. To learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a pre-medicine concentration, contact Laura Marker.