Students can be any major and be considered pre-medical, pre-dental, or pre-veterinary. However, recommended majors at D'Youville that lead into these professional schools are Biology B.S. and Biochemistry B.S. (as they already require many of the pre-requisite courses for medical/dental/veterinary school).

In addition to completing prerequisite science coursework, students are encouraged to pursue a broad educational experience that strengthens critical thinking, communication, ethical reasoning, and an understanding of diverse perspectives. Medical, dental, veterinary, and other health professions programs increasingly evaluate applicants through a holistic review process that considers academic achievement, experiences, personal attributes, and demonstrated competencies. Students should consult with their advisor to determine the best course selections. 

D'Youville University's Pre-Health Committee provides guidance and resources for students preparing to apply to medical, dental, veterinary, and other health professions programs. Through advising, application support, interview preparation, and review of recommendation materials, the committee helps students navigate the admissions process and present their strongest applications. The committee also serves as a resource for students exploring graduate study in the sciences.

Questions regarding the Pre-Health Committee may be directed to prehealth@dyu.edu

Students interested in medical, dental, or veterinary school should:

1. Talk to their academic advisor
2. Add the appropriate specialization to their student record (e.g., pre-med)
3. Successfully complete the courses listed on this page
4. Adhere to advice from the Pre-Professional Committee regarding entrance exams (e.g., MCAT), courses, shadowing, etc.  

Required courses in the Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental/Pre-Veterinary advising track:

¹Two ENG-XXX courses should be taken. Please see your academic advisor to see which 2 ENG courses are the best fit.

In preparation for the MCAT and DAT the following courses are strongly recommended. In addition, some schools highly recommend these courses:

While these are the most common requirements for professional schools, students should research each school of interest to make sure there are no additional required or recommended courses.