Pre-Health
What is Pre-Health?
Health Professions is the "umbrella term" that contains many healthcare careers and professional school options. Applying to a health professions school may seem daunting, but our Pre-Health Advisors are here to help you through the process.
Pre-Health Advising Drop-In's are held Monday-Thursday, 1:00 - 4:30 on the 2nd Floor of Clemons Library.
Clinical Experience
It is important to gain hands-on clinical experience as you explore and prepare your application to a health professions program. You can seek out volunteer opportunities through Madison House or look for clinical involvement through on-grounds and local organizations. Click here to learn more.
Candidacy Assessment
The Pre-Health Pillars candidacy assessment incorporates three essential components of preparation to be successful in the application process to a health professional program. Let this model serve as a guide to understanding how to build a solid foundation for your development and growth as a pre-health student.
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FAQ: Secondary Applications
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Pre-Health Secondary Applications
What is a secondary application?
After submitting your primary application to schools, they may choose to send you back a secondary application. These supplemental essays can range in the amount and types of questions (from "Yes/No" to short essay), and can
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Pre-Health Course Requirements by Profession
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What are “pre-reqs”?
Prerequisite coursework, or “pre-reqs” for short, are courses that are required in order to apply and potentially be accepted into a specific program. In this case, it is courses that you are required to complete before you begin applying for your health profession school
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PHAP Perspective: Advice for Underclassmen
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Hey there! My name is Veronica Gutierrez and I graduated from UVA in the Fall 2022 with a double major in Biology and Cognitive Science. While at UVA, I was involved in a wide variety of extracurricular activities such as volunteering as an EMT at the local rescue squad, working as a bartender
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Fall 2023 Health Related Courses
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Fall 2023 |
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Health Professions Pre-Req or Recommended Course Options |
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ANTH 1010 |
Intro to Anthropology |
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ANTH 2280 |
Medical Anthropology |
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ANTH 3290 |
Biopolitic |
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Come See Us!
Pre-Health Drop-in Advising Hours:
Monday-Wednesday
1:00pm-4:30pm
Clemons Library (2nd floor)
Or click here to schedule an appointment!