
In the Pre-Professional Sciences, we prepare you for acceptance into graduate and professional schools by offering all Ph.D. professors and newly-renovated laboratories with cutting edge instrumentation.
Recommended majors for pre-professional programs include Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry and Toxicology.
It is the students’ responsibility to make early application to the schools of their choice. The following are the minimum course requirements for pre-professional training in the areas indicated. It is recommended that students contact professional schools that they are interested in attending to be sure that their admission requirements are properly met. Students should also discuss their professional ambitions with their advisers in order to get recommendations of courses that will best prepare them for their choice of programs.
The study of law requires a variety of skills, including critical reasoning, analytical reading, clear writing, and self-discipline.
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For students interested in Pre-Dentistry, a major in biology, toxicology, biochemistry, or chemistry is recommended.
Additional upper level courses in biology and chemistry (specific recommendations available from the Department of Biology/Toxicology) Students must maintain a competitive GPA and perform well on the DAT to be considered competitive for admission to dental school.
This program is designed to prepare students for acceptance into a school of medical technology following the completion of three years of undergraduate coursework.
Ashland University is affiliated with the Cooperative Medical Technology Program of Akron. Students may also choose to apply to one of the other medical technology programs in the state.
For students interested in Pre-Medicine, a major in biology, toxicology, biochemistry, or chemistry is recommended.
Additional upper level courses in biology and chemistry (specific recommendations available from the departments) Several factors, including coursework, grade point average, and MCAT performance contribute to a competitive application to medical school.
For students interested in Pre-Optometry, a major in biology is recommended.
Additional upper level courses in biology and chemistry (specific recommendations available from the Department of Biology/ Toxicology) Students must maintain a competitive GPA and perform well on the OAT to be considered competitive for admission to optometry school.
For students interested in Pre-Pharmacy, a major in biology, toxicology, biochemistry, or chemistry is recommended.
Additional course recommendations are available from the Department of Biology/Toxicology
For students interested in Pre-Physical Therapy, a major in biology is recommended.
Additional upper level courses in biology, physical education, and other departments (specific recommendations available from the Department of Biology/Toxicology) Additional requirements for acceptance to a physical therapy program usually include experience and exposure to physical therapy through direct association with a licensed physical therapist in a clinical setting. Credit for this may be received through BIO 493 Professional Internship. Contact Chair of the Biology Dept. for more information.
Ashland University’s pre-seminary program, the Call, is a joint effort of the Religion Department and the Center for Religious Life.
Students who are accepted into the Call program:
Students are also encouraged to take at least one course at Ashland Theological Seminary for undergraduate credit.
For additional information, students should visit: the Call website or contact: Dr. John Swope | 419-289-5624
For students interested in Pre-Veterinary Medicine, a major in biology, toxicology, biochemistry, or chemistry is recommended.
Additional upper level courses in biology and chemistry (specific recommendations available from the departments) Students must maintain a competitive GPA and perform well on the GRE or MCAT to be considered competitive for admission to a school of veterinary medicine.
Frank Pettigrew, Ph.D
The integration of the liberal arts and career development is a major strength of Ashland University. Through what might be called a synthesis for learning, Ashland University has faced the challenge of on the one hand meeting discipline standards for certifications and keeping majors up to date while, on the other hand, preserving the liberal arts and allowing students a measure of flexibility in their course selection. The concept which has evolved contains three primary elements: core requirements, major/minor requirements, and elective courses.
Ashland University intends to liberate the minds of students and to challenge each student to reach his or her full potential. Academic Affairs works to see that the teaching and program core of the institution allow and encourage that growth.
Academic Affairs is administered by the Provost through the Academic Council.
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