Pre-Health Program at DePaul University

Pre-Health Program at DePaul University

The Pre-Health Program at DePaul is not a major. It is a pre-professional program designed to help you identify which health career is the best fit for you and to prepare you to become a competitive applicant to professional school. Any currently enrolled DePaul student from any major who is considering a professional degree in a health profession can register for the Pre-Health Program.

Program options that fit your need

As a Pre-Health student at DePaul, you will be well prepared for graduate studies at leading institutions across the nation. We have also partnered with nearby health professions schools to create focused academic paths on which you can pursue the health career you are most interested in.

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Direct Admit Program
Secure your path to medical school or graduate clinical healthcare studies at the start of your freshman year.
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Accelerated 3+ Options
If you have what it takes, shave a year off school and tuition through one of our accelerated paths to professional school.
Biology students in lab
Traditional Options
Enjoy a traditional four-year undergraduate experience while undergoing a rigorous preparation for professional school.
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Post-Baccalaureate
Thinking of moving to an exciting healthcare career? We can give you the prerequisites courses you need for admission to professional school programs.
Academic Support and Advising
We offer specialized pre-health advising for students interested in pursuing a range of health careers. Our team of advisors will help you with things like meeting academic admission requirements and finding you volunteer and shadowing opportunities.
Pathways Honors
Pathways Honors is our pre-health honors program. Designed for highly qualified and motivated students, this program will help you explore health careers and it will provide mentorship as you prepare your portfolio for application to professional school.

Register for the Pre-Health Program

Once you are enrolled at DePaul, you may register to participate in the Pre-Health Program regardless of your major, minor or concentration. Register now. If you have questions about the Pre-Health Program, please contact the pre-health advisor in the Office of Advising and Student Services via email at CSHPreHealth@depaul.edu or via phone at 773-325-8490.