To be successful in the health care field requires strong academic performance and admissions exam scores. Beyond that, it requires personal development and a full understanding of the expectations of your field of interest. Below are a few of the goals pre-health students should set for themselves.
The Department of Biological Sciences provides a specialized curriculum for students interested in one of the following:
While no specific major is required by professional schools, this curriculum provides students with a degree in Biological Sciences, prepares them for their professional school experience, and fulfills course requirements for entry into most schools. Applicants to these schools are required to take one of the following admission tests:
* Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
* Optometry Admission Test (OAT), and,
* either the Veterinary Admission Test (VAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) for veterinary school.
Students are assigned an academic advisor who specializes in advising students in their area of interest. A student should contact the schools of choice and consult both academic advisor and the department pre-professional advisor for specific course and exam requirements.
If you would like to discuss your interest in the health professions, please do not hesitate to contact the Pre-professional Advisor, Ann LaComb. "Walk-in" appointment availability will vary from quarter to quarter; scheduled appointments can be made by e-mail (lacomb@ohio.edu) or phone (740-593-0431).
Contact Information: Department of Biological Sciences 107 Irvine Hall Athens, OH, 45701 Voice: 740-593-2290 Fax: 740-593-0300