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Overview 

This pathway allows students to pursue professional degrees in schools for medical, dental, and veterinarian medicine careers. It also offers courses that prepare students for the MCAT exam. Our program provides a robust curriculum that serves as excellent preparation for placement tests and advanced degrees in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine. Our biotechnology faculty provides engineering research and analysis opportunities to prepare our graduates to be future leaders in health innovation.

Popular Minors 

Career Opportunities 

  • Doctor
  • Dentist
  • Veterinarian
  • Medical Research Scientist