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's 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 at some of the best programs in the country. 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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