Pre-Health & Healthcare

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Select the path that you are interested in below and you can find information on Preparation for Professional School, Coursework, the Application Process, Timeline and more.

You can make a 1:1 appointment with the Pre-Health Career Coach for additional support in helping you achieve your career goals including helping you plan a program of study and extracurricular activities, reviewing applications and personal statements, practicing for interviews and more! Click here to make an appointment: https://student.support.uccs.edu/

Upcoming Event:

Link for more info and to register (optional): UCCS Healthcare Career and Resource Fair

Quick Links:

• UCCS Pre-Med and CU Medical Student Mentors Sign Up: Medical Student Mentors

• Recordings of Past Presentations and Panels: Group Session

• Community Resources: Community Connections

• Healthcare Exploration: Still Exploring

• Entry Level Healthcare Jobs and Certification Info: Entry Level Jobs

• Paying for Professional School Resources: Fee Assistance

• Shadow Guide: Shadowing

Pre-Medical

Learn more about the path to becoming an MD or DO.

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Pre-Dental

Learn more about the path to becoming a Dentist.

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Pre-Physician Assistant

Learn more about the path to becoming a PA.

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Pre-Physical Therapy

Learn more about the path to becoming a PT.

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Pre-Pharmacy

Learn more about the path to becoming a Pharmacist.

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Pre-Veterinary

Learn more about the path to becoming a Veterinarian.

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Medical Laboratory Science

Learn more about the path to becoming a Medical Laboratory Scientist.

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Nursing

Learn more about the path to becoming a Nurse.

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Military Medical Pathways

Learn more about the military path to becoming a doctor.

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Pre-Occupational Therapy

Learn more about the path to becoming an Occupational Therapist

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