- Students applying to UIC College of Medicine
- As of a week ago, UIC has returned to a policy of accepting two Behavioral/Social courses (in the same field) and one additional social/behavioral science course to meet their minimum requirements. You may use the courses listed in the BESS AMCAS classification (Anthropology, Economics, Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology) to meet this. What does this mean to you? For example, if you have two courses in Economics and one course in Sociology, this would fulfill the requirement. For more information, please see their new website here
Any student at UIUC regardless of major or college affiliation can complete course requirements necessary to apply to any of the health profession schools. Pre-Health (pre-med to those planning to go onto medical school), at the University of Illinois is not a special major, degree or a curriculum through which you will receive a degree.
- Academic Timeline
- This is a suggested academic timeline for those planning to go on to medical school.
- Pre-Health Puzzle
- The Pre-Health Puzzle explains the steps needed to make yourself a more competitive candidate for medical and health school graduate programs.
- Common Student Concerns
- Frequently asked questions about pursuing Pre-Health and the University of Illinois.
- Admissions Tests
- There are different Admissions Tests for Pre-Health students depending on what path they intend to follow. Information is provided here on the MCAT, DAT, OAT, and the PCAT.
- General and Basic Requirements
- Pre-Health students include basic required courses into their curriculum. These are classes that are required by most medical and health school graduate programs.
- Guide to the Application Process
- Important points to remember about the application process.
- Preparation and Applications
- This provides the Admissions Exam, General Course Requirements, and Application process for a variety of Medical Paths.
- Newcastle Pre-Med Study Abroad Program
- This unique opportunity available to Pre-Med and Pre-Dentistry students interested in study abroad offers students the opportunity to particpate in a study abroad experience tightly aligned with their academic discipline and their vocational goals.
Essential Resources and Services
- AMCAS Pilot Letters Program Flyer
- Pre-Health Advising
- Workshop "Anatomy of a Pre-Health Student"
- Books, Magazines, and Websites
- Mock Interviews
Professional Paths
- Medicine- Allopathic and Osteopathic
- Audiology
- Chiropractic
- Dentistry
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Podiatry
- Public Health (this is an outside site)
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Veterinary Medicine
- See All Health Professions on ExploreHealthCareers.org
