Assumption University’s Pre-Clinical Program is designed for students who aspire to careers in medicine (pre-med), dentistry (pre-dental), veterinary medicine (pre-vet), physician assistant studies (pre-PA), and other health-related professions. Our program offers personalized advising, rigorous academic preparation, and hands-on experiences that build the skills and confidence needed for success in professional school.
Why Choose Assumption for a Health-Care Pathway
A Holistic Approach to Preparing Future Physicians
Health profession schools look for academic excellence, personal character, service, leadership, and resilience. Assumption’s Pre-Clinical Program helps students build all elements of a strong and authentic application—while ensuring they grow as compassionate and ethical future healthcare professionals.
Your Path to A Health Professions School Starts Here
With individualized attention, exceptional faculty, and a supportive campus community, Assumption University provides the ideal environment for students aspiring to careers in the health professions.
The Pre-Clinical Advising program offers:
- Personalized advising from your first year through to your professional-school application.
- A strong liberal-arts + sciences foundation via the major in Biology, Biotechnology and Molecular Biology or Pre-Clinical Health Science, designed to prepare you for graduate study in many clinical health professions.
- Access to hands-on, experiential learning opportunities—clinical observation, internships, research—in the Worcester/New England region’s health-care community.
- A small-class environment (11 : 1 student/faculty ratio) ensuring you engage directly with professors who are committed to your success.
Whether you’re aiming to become a physician, dentist, physician assistant, physical/occupational therapist, veterinarian, or pharmacist or another health professions professional, our Pre-Health Professions Advising office will guide you through:
- Academic Planning — You’ll choose your major (for example, our Pre-Clinical Health Science major) and map prerequisite coursework, review GPA strategies, and align your curriculum with professional-school expectations.
- Experiential Learning — We’ll help you identify and secure shadowing, service, research, or internship experiences early to build a strong profile.
- Professional-School Preparation — We provide guidance on entrance exam preparation (MCAT, DAT, OAT, GRE, etc.), application timelines, interview preparation, and choosing appropriate schools.
- Self-Reflection & Career Fit — We help you explore your motivations, interests, and professional fit in the health-care field, so that you go beyond the “pre-health profession” label to a pathway aligned with your strengths and values.
Dedicated Advising
Students in the Pre-Clinical Program receive comprehensive guidance from faculty and advisors who understand the health professions school admissions process. Support includes:
- One-on-One Academic Planning: Tailored course recommendations that align with your health profession prerequisites and your major of choice.
- Professional School Guidance: Clear timelines, application support, and personalized strategies for a competitive application.
- Mock Interviews: Practice interviews to build confidence and strengthen communication skills.
- Committee Letters: Support from the university’s Pre-Health Committee, including a composite letter of recommendation when appropriate.
Competitive Academic Preparation
Assumption offers rigorous coursework that forms a strong foundation for the health professions entrance exams (e.g., MCAT, DAT, OAT, etc.) and health professions graduate level coursework, including:
- Biology, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry
- Physics
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Calculus and Statistics
- Psychology and Sociology
- Ethics and Humanities coursework that supports holistic patient care
Faculty mentors help students succeed academically and prepare for the challenges of advanced study.
Choose from Three Academic Majors
Graduate and Medical School Placement
Assumption has a strong track record of preparing students for graduate school in the health sciences, and our students have been accepted at numerous medical schools and health professions programs throughout the United States.
Bethel University
Boston University School of Dental Medicine
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
National Institutes of Health post-baccalaureate fellowship
St. Joseph's University, CT
UCONN Dental School
University of Massachusetts Medical School
University of Missouri Kansas City
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Yale University
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