Below are a few of the professional healthcare fields Pre-Health Professions students here at UAH pursue as well as information regarding recommended prerequisite courses, entrance exams, etc. for each.

These are not programs offered here at UAH but the Office of Pre-Health Professions Advising helps prepare UAH students to apply to these programs at other institutions.

Medicine

Being a doctor is about having a heart of service. Doctors give to their patients through integrity, sacrifice, and dedication.
Being "pre-med" is an interest, in addition to your major.
Medical schools accept a variety of majors and require particular courses.

Learn more about pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Medicine.

Being a dentist provides an opportunity for you to help others become educated about, maintain, and keep good oral hygiene. Patients receive smiles through knowledge, leadership, and communication.
Being "Pre-Dent" is an interest, in addition to your major.
Dental schools accept a variety of majors. Major in any area of personal interest, as long the professional school requirements are completed.

Learn more about pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Dentistry.

Nursing Graduate Programs differ in nature and details, and each have their own requirements.
Some examples:

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse Anesthetist
  • Leadership in Health Care Systems
  • And, those are just a few!

    • Learn more about pursuing a career in Nursing.

    Occupational therapists provide care to people of all ages, working to improve a patient's ability to accomplish daily tasks. They develop goals and plans for the patients recovery and help patient's achieve independence. They work with a wide range of patients and in a variety of settings.
    Being "Pre-OT" is an interest, in addition to your major.
    Occupational Therapy schools accept a variety of majors and require particular courses.

    Learn more about pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy.

    Optometry provides the opportunity to work closely with patients and help their eyes and other vision-related issues.
    Being "pre-optometry" is an interest, in addition to your major.
    Optometry schools accept a variety of majors and require particular courses.

    Learn more about pursuing a career as a Doctor in Optometry (OD).

    Pharmacists give and educate others on the medicine prescribed to them by a doctor. They work in a variety of settings. Pharmacists often become a listening ear to their patients and build great connections with them.
    Being "pre-pharm" is an interest, in addition to your major.
    Pharmacy schools accept a variety of majors and require particular courses.

    Learn more about pursuing a career in Pharmacy.

    A Physician Assistant may work in all areas of medicine and may diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries, conduct physical exams, order, read, and interpret labs, tests, and x-rays, provide guidance and advice on preventative health care, assist in surgery, and write prescriptions. A Physician Assistant works alongside other health professionals and practices medicine under supervision.
    Being "Pre-PA" is an interest in addition to your major. PA schools accept a variety of majors.
    Major in any area of personal interest, as long the professional school requirements are completed.

    Learn more about pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant.

    Physical therapists provide care to people suffering from injuries. They develop goals and plans for the patients recovery. They work in a variety of settings and give to patients through dedication, motivation and positivity.
    Being "Pre-PT" is an interest, in addition to your major.
    Physical Therapy schools accept a variety of majors and require particular courses.

    Learn more about pursuing a career in Physical Therapy.

    Veterinarians give to patients through a caring and empathetic personality, as well as education and knowledge of all types of animals. While animals are the patients, the owners are great sources of information and require a good connection with their veterinarian.
    Being "pre-Vet" is an interest, in addition to your major.
    Veterinary Medical schools accept a variety of majors and require particular courses.

    Learn more about pursuing a career as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).

    Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractic care is used most often to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints including but not limited to back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches. Doctors of Chiropractic, often referred to as chiropractors or chiropractic physicians, practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.
    Being "Pre-Chiropractic" is an interest, in addition to your major.
    Chiropractic programs accept a variety of majors and require particular courses.

    Public health is the science and art of protecting and improving the health of communities through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease and injury prevention. Public health helps improve the health and well being of people in local communities and around the globe. Public health works to prevent health problems before they occur.
    Being "Pre-Public Health" is an interest, in addition to your major.
    Public Health programs accept a variety of majors and require particular courses.

    Learn more about pursuing a career in Public Health.