Pre-professional Studies in Health and Medicine
Interested in becoming a health professional? WOU has several options for preparing for your future career as a health care provider. Learn more about these programs below:
Two Year Programs
Pre-Nursing
Admissions to nursing and dental hygiene programs is highly competitive. In general, admission depends on grades, a written personal statement, professional experience and the completion of specific coursework and/or proficiency exams. Although specific admissions requirements vary somewhat from program to program, all minimally require biology (including a year of anatomy and physiology), psychology, sociology, writing and math. Please select on the programs above for more information about class requirements and advising.
Four Year Programs
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician’s Assistant
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Students planning on applying to professional programs in the health fields are required to complete much of their prerequisite coursework in the Natural Sciences, especially focusing on Biology, Chemistry and Physics. However, some programs have specialized requirements that are specific to their disciplines. Thus, it is important to meet with an advisor early in your educational planning to be sure that you are on track to meet all required coursework and entrance exams (MCAT, PCAT, DAT, etc). Please select on the programs above for more information about class requirements and advising.
