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Pre-Health Professions Programs

students in class At the School of Science at IUPUI, students seeking professional careers in medicine or healthcare are exposed to opportunities that no other school in the state of Indiana can offer. Students will have real-world working experience, research and leadership opportunities in one of the five surrounding hospitals, access to the IU School of Medicine and the IU School of Dentistry.

Why IUPUI?

For pre-professional students, there are many benefits to selecting a science major during your undergraduate college experience at IUPUI.

Classroom and Labratory Learning

- The faculty and staff of the Department provide an environment where students at all levels can explore, discover and learn through comprehensive coursework. 

- While the Department of Psychology is highly accomplished in research and learning, classrooms remain small and intimate - providing 1:1 teaching and access to professors for extra learning and research opportunities.

Preparation for Professional Schools

- Many courses at the School of Science are  designed to help prepare students for professional programs at both Indiana University and Purdue University. Guidance from professors and advisors ensure students are fully prepared every step of the way. 

- Professors in the School often conduct research with undergraduate pre-professional students.

- Students have access to the IU Medical School, IU Dental School and five surrounding hospitals within walking distance of IUPUI's campus for learning experiences such as internships, job shadowing, research and more.

The School of Science provides excellent preparation for students interested in professional schools and healthcare careers. At IUPUI, students are within walking distance of five hospitals, the IU School of Medicine, and the IU School of Dentistry.

  • Pre-Dentistry
    Exceptional students may be considered for admission after three years of college (90 credits).
  • Pre-Medicine
    Students planning to attend medical school may pursue any undergraduate degree while taking prerequisite courses for their chosen medical school.
  • Pre-Optometry
    This program is specially designed for transfer to the professional program at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN.
  • Pre-Pharmacy
    The pre-pharmacy program takes between two-and-one-half and three years of study at IUPUI, during which time students may apply to the Pharm.D. program at Purdue University and elsewhere.
  • Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Occupational Therapy
    Students may pursue any undergraduate degree while taking prerequisite courses for physical therapy or occupational therapy at the IU School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
  • Pre-Physician Assisting
    The PA program is slated to begin at IUPUI in summer 2012. Students may pursue any undergraduate degree while taking prerequisite courses for the PA degree.
  • Pre-Veterinary Medicine
    This curriculum meets requirements for admission to the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine.

Pre-Professional & Pre-Health Professions Resources & Advising

Schedule an appoint with Science Career Development Services to:

  • Explore majors based on your interests, skills and values.
  • Plan for graduate or professional (medical, dental, pharmacy, law) school.
  • Find jobs, internships and job-shadowing programs.

Email scareers@iupui.edu or call 317-274-5677.

Visit the Science Resource Library

Find prerequisite information for professional schools, planning checklists, application guides and more.