Pre-Medicine

  • Program
    Pre-professional

Why study Pre-Medicine at Gustavus?

Strong support. Talented mentors. Amazing community. With research opportunities, a well-rounded curriculum, and academic guidance every step of the way, you’ll gain the skills and confidence you need to thrive in med school and in your career as a health professional. 

 

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Program Overview

What should I major in if I am considering Pre-Medicine? Popular majors include:

The Pre-Medicine program is supported by the Office of Health Professions.

Course Examples

Course Examples

Here are some courses you could take

Studying Pre-Medicine at Gustavus, you are able to choose your major and courses based on your interest and career goals. Here are examples of common classes taken by a Pre-Medicine student.

  • CHE-141 Organic Chemistry
  • PSY-100 General Psychology
  • CHE-255 Biochemistry
  • PHY-120 General Physics
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What Career Paths are Common After Pursuing Pre-Medicine at Gustavus?

What Career Paths are Common After Pursuing Pre-Medicine at Gustavus?

A degree from Gustavus provides you with the foundation you need to specialize in certain areas after completing graduate school. Here are examples of what Gustie alumni pursue:

  • Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Pediatrician
  • Family Practice Physician
  • OBGYN
  • Dermatologist
  • Oncologist

$229,300 Average salary 5 years post-graduation—Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes Explorer from the U.S. Census Bureau

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After Gustavus

After Gustavus

Gusties who pursue Pre-Medicine are prepared for a variety of different jobs and graduate programs. Here’s where some of our recent grads have landed in school and where they work afterwards:

  • University of Minnesota
  • Mayo Clinic
  • Creighton University
  • Emory University
  • University of Arizona
Students at graduation
11:1
student to faculty ratio
72
majors
100%
of courses taught by faculty members
15
pre-professional programs in a wide variety of disciplines
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