Pre-Med
Pre-Med
Prepare for medical school at OSU-Cascades
We offer academic majors that provide a path to medical school. Students can apply to medical school with any major as long as they also complete required coursework in the sciences and mathematics. OSU pre-medicine and allied health professions programs provide extensive resources to support students through all aspects of their preparation and application.
Pre-med Advisor at OSU-Cascades: Meredith Arend
Common pre-med majors at OSU-Cascades
- College of Science – Biology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- College of Health – Kinesiology, Human Development and Family Sciences
- College of Liberal Arts – Psychology
Prepare for allied health professions
Allied health professionals are considered independent practitioners. These professionals provide therapeutic treatment and diagnostic procedures, and work in conjunction with physicians.
The most common allied health careers for OSU-Cascades Kinesiology students are athletic training, physical and occupational therapy, nursing and physician assistant. OSU-Cascades is home to the only public university Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the state. For more detailed information about allied health careers, visit the OSU CPHHS pre-health professions page.
OSU resources
Pre-med students at OSU have the opportunity to combine a major they are passionate about with specialized premedical training and resources that will enable them to succeed in the MCAT. Learn how you can begin preparing for medical school from day one at OSU:
OSU College of Science Pre-Med Preparation
OSU College of Science Pre-Med Guide
In addition to coursework, several other components are important to the medical school application. Students interested in attending medical school should meet with the OSU-Cascades pre-med advisor, Meredith Arend, toward the end of their first year (or as soon as possible) to learn about and prepare for the application process.
Additional pre-med resources
- Association of American Medical Colleges Preparing for Medical School
- How to Prepare for a Healthcare Career in High School
- U.S. News and World Report Best Graduate Programs for Biological Sciences, Medical School, PA School, Veterinary Medicine, Chemistry, Pharmacy
- AAMC Aspiring Docs
- Exploring Health Careers
- GapMedics