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Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Science

Lycoming College

One College Place, Williamsport, PA, Williamsport, USA

60695

Last updated: 16/09/2024
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About Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Science

If student's are interested in a career in dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, optometry, or other healthcare professions, including the areas of podiatry, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and physical therapy, student's will find a wide array of educational and professional experiences awaiting student's at Lycoming College. The pathways to health professions are supported through a number of majors, including biology, biochemistry, chemistry, medical sociology, neuroscience, and psychology.

With faculty dedicated exclusively to the education of undergraduate students, an abundance of opportunities for research experience in top-notch facilities, internships with regional health and human services organizations, and close mentorship through their interdisciplinary Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC), Lycoming students are prepared to become exceptional health care providers and leaders in the health profession. HPAC faculty will work with students to build a four-year plan tailored to their career of choice in medicine. Student's plan is designed to prepare their for application to the top professional schools and graduate programs in the United States.

As a student in their pre-health program, student's will benefit from:
  • One-on-one student/faculty research opportunities in areas such as cellular biology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, physiology, and public health
  • Internships and shadowing opportunities with nationally-recognized health systems, including UPMC and Geisinger Medical Center
  • Anatomy classes featuring a human cadaver lab
  • Opportunities to gain research experience through nationally competitive programs –including the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program and the Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (SURP), as well as programs tailor made for Lycoming students, including the University of North Texas BioDiscovery Institute with Dr. Kent Chapman ’86.
  • Mentorship opportunities with dedicated alumni and regional healthcare professionals
  • Participation in the Pre-Health Society programming – including career exploration dinners, medically-oriented field trips, and guest speaker programs
  • An embedded career advising program featuring Dr. Lisa Mondell, Career Advisor for the STEM fields, who specializes in assisting students interested in pre-med and pre-health
In addition to close academic advising with your selected major, pre-health and pre-medical students are also supported by the members of the Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC).
Graduate Outcomes:
Veterinary Medicine: Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Veterinary College, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Royal School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh.

Physician Assistant Programs: Duke University, Lock Haven University, Misericordia University, Salus University, Chatham University, Albany Medical College PA Program, Arcadia University, and Mercyhurst University.

Physical Therapy Programs: University of Pittsburgh, St. Francis University, Lock Haven University, Beaver College, and Shenandoah University.

Dentistry: University of Pennsylvania College of Dentistry Pittsburgh University School of Dental Medicine, Temple University College of Dentistry, Illinois College Dental Medicine, and Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine.

Podiatry: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, and Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine

Optometry: Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Illinois College of Optometry, and New England College of Optometry.
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