Pre-Health Programs
Fulfill prerequisites for your chosen health profession
Trine's pre-health pathways can be combined with any major. While you complete your degree requirements, you'll also fulfill prerequisites for your chosen health profession. Although you might choose a major that aligns with these prerequisites, it is not mandatory.
Pre-health pathways
Trine University's pre-dental pathway provides students with a solid foundation in science and essential skills, preparing them for dental school and a successful career in dentistry.
Admission requirements for dental schools vary but all U.S. dental schools require a DAT entrance exam.
Trine's pre-dental professional track provides a cutting-edge education that allows you to acquire the skills to continue on to future training and a career in dentistry.
Trine's pre-medical laboratory scientist professional pathway provides a strong foundation in science and laboratory skills, making it ideal for students planning to pursue a medical laboratory scientist program and a career in diagnostic laboratory work.
Medical laboratory science professionals are highly skilled scientists who discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that helps physicians determine the best treatment for the patient.
Trine University's pre-medical professional pathway prepares students with a strong foundation in science and critical thinking skills, equipping them for the rigorous academic and professional journey toward medical school and a career as a physician.
All medical schools require the MCAT entrance exam.
Trine's pre-medical professional pathway provides a cutting-edge education that allows you to acquire the intellectual skills necessary to pursue a career in medicine. In addition, by following the pre-medical pathway, you will earn a degree that provides opportunities for graduate work or employment if you choose not to pursue a career in medicine.
Trine University's pre-nursing pathway is available to students who are interested in pursuing an Associate of Science in nursing (ASN) at Trine, but have yet to complete the required prerequisite courses.
This pathway allows students to complete the necessary coursework before applying to the ASN program during the open application cycle.
Trine's pre-osteopathic medicine pathway teaches a holistic, patient-centered approach to conventional medical practices. It encompasses the mind, body and spirit of the patient while integrating modern osteopathic manipulative treatment to diagnose, treat and prevent illness.
By completing the pre-osteopathic medicine track, students will be equipped to continue to graduate school and a career in osteopathic medicine. Students will also qualify for early acceptance into the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, with the possibility of direct admission.
Trine's pre-pharmacy professional pathway includes coursework, integrated within the Bachelor of Science in biology degree, that prepares students to be accepted into and succeed in graduate programs in pharmacy.
By completing the pre-pharmacy track, students will be equipped to continue graduate school and a career as a pharmacist. Students also qualify for early acceptance into the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) program at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, with the possibility of direct admission.
The pre-physical therapy professional pathway is designed for students preparing to apply to the Trine University doctor of physical therapy program or another DPT program in the United States.
Trine's pre-physical therapy professional pathway gives students the opportunity for guidance from physical therapy faculty and interaction with the university's DPT program and establishes realistic expectations for success.
Trine University's pre-podiatry pathway focuses on podiatric medicine. This specialty includes the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders and injuries to the foot, ankle and lower leg. It includes coursework integrated into the Bachelor of Science in biology degree.
By completing the pre-podiatric medicine track, students will be equipped to continue to graduate school and a career as a podiatrist. Students also qualify for early acceptance into the Doctor of Podiatric Medicine program at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, with the possibility of direct admission.