Students intent on a professional career in medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, dental hygiene, physical therapy, occupational therapy, cyto-technology and health information management typically major in Biological Sciences because they (a) are enthusiastic about the life sciences and (b) recognize that coursework in the biological sciences is essential preparation for professional school.

Students interested in health professions should contact the College of Science and Technology’s Premedical and Health Professions Office located in Chain Technology 103 and managed by Latandra Cowan.   The pre-professional office provides essential help in the application process, including the arrangement of visits by representatives of health professional schools to campus. 

Most medical and dental schools now require the applicants have up-close, clinical experience with practitioners. Toward that end, the College offers the Stephen Hatten Externship Program for pre-medical students and a comparable dental externship program for pre-dental students. 

Stephen Hatten Premedical Externship
Available to Jr. and Sr. pre-med students. Applications and information available JST 720 [Biological Sciences Office] or TEC 105 in plexiglass display. Most medical schools require or strongly recommend physician shadowing experience. The hatten Externship pairs students with local physicians to obtain such experience. One hour pass/fail credit is offered as BSC 492.

Dental Externship
Available to Jr. and Sr. pre-dental students. Pairs students with dentists in six areas of dentistry for shadowing experience. Such experience is to your advantage when applying to dental school. Applications and information available in JST 720 [Department of Biological Sciences Office] and TEC 105. One hour pass/fail credit as BSC 492.