Pre-Professional Advising Tracks
Pre-Professional advising tracks at Methodist University are not majors, but rather academic advising tracks which allow students to pursue an undergraduate degree which will prepare them for professional graduate education. Methodist University graduates are highly sought after by graduate schools, and many of our programs boast 75% to 80% acceptance rates to professional programs.
Pre-Medicine
The Pre-Medicine advising track consists of a core of prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to admission to medical school. Medical schools typically require at least two semesters each of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, anatomy and physiology as well as courses in biochemistry and physics. These courses can be incorporated into almost any major at MU, although most students will choose a major from within the College of Arts, Humanities & Sciences or the College of Health Sciences & Human Services.
Interested students may also choose to major in Biology with a concentration in Pre-Medicine.
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Vijay Antharam, Ph.D.
Pre-Occupational Therapy
The Pre-Occupational Therapy (OT) advising track consists of a core of prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to admission to an OT program. OT programs typically require at least two semesters of anatomy and physiology as well as courses in psychology, human development, sociology and statistics. These courses can be incorporated into almost any major at MU. The Methodist University Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is housed in the state-of-the-art Thomas R. McLean Health Sciences building.
Interested students may choose the undergraduate major in Occupational Therapy by applying to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
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Germaine Bowles, M.B.A.
Pre-Physical Therapy
The Pre-Physical Therapy (PT) advising track consists of a core of prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to admission to a PT program. PT programs typically require courses in biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, psychology and statistics. These courses can be incorporated into almost any major at MU, although most students will typically choose a major in Kinesiology, Athletic Training or Biology. The Methodist University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is housed in the Thomas R. McLean Health Sciences building. Students who complete their undergraduate degree at MU and apply to the PT program will be given preferential consideration over outside applicants.
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Bess Moore, M.S.
Pre-Physician Assistant
The Pre-Physician Assistant (PA) advising track consists of a core of prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to admission to a PA program. PA Programs typically require at least two semesters each of biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, anatomy and physiology as well as courses in biochemistry, microbiology, psychology and medical terminology. These courses can be incorporated into almost any major at MU, although most students will typically choose a major from within the College of Arts, Humanities & Sciences or the College of Health Sciences & Human Services. The Methodist University PA Program is widely regarded as one of the best in the country. Over the last 5 years, 96% of our PA program graduates have passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE) on the first attempt. Students who complete their undergraduate degree at MU and apply to the PA program are given preferential consideration over outside applicants.
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Jennifer Mish, MBA
