Pre-Health Pathways
Pre-Health Pathways
What does it mean to be Pre-Health at UP?
Being a Pre-Health student means that in addition to your major requirements, you are also completing the pre-requisite coursework and extracurricular work to apply to a professional health program such as medical school or dental school after your time at UP. There is no such thing as a pre-health major or a pre-med major, so the good news is you can major in anything you want! Professional health programs admit students from a variety of majors every year with no preference shown to any particular area.
Here at UP, we can help you determine how to fit in the extra pre-requisite coursework for any professional health program with your major choice. We can also help you figure out what kinds of extracurricular activities you should be doing while you are a student to help you with that professional school application later on.
Below, you can find pre-requisite worksheets for the common professional health programs we advise for. Please note that these worksheets list the general pre-requisite courses for each area. Students should always double check the specific pre-requisites for the programs they are applying to in order to ensure all of their coursework is completed prior to application.
For prospective and first-year Pre-Health students, check out our Pre-Health Basics with a list of frequently asked questions.
New Associate Dean for Pre-Health Professions
UP's Healthcare Related Clubs and Student Organizations
- Pre-Medical Student Association
- Pre-Dental Student Association
- American Medical Women's Association
- Health Opportunities Students of America
- Pre-Physical Therapy Student Association
University of Portland's Annual Health Professions Fair
Monday, April 20, 2026
We welcomed representatives from professional health programs across the country to connect with students about their professional goals. Keep an eye out for information on next year's event.
Pre-Requisite Guides for Common Pre-Health Pathways
The worksheets linked below list the general pre-requisite courses for each area. Students should always double check the specific pre-requisites for the programs they are applying to in order to ensure all of their coursework is completed prior to application.
We can also help advise you if you are interested in chiropractic medicine; the pre-requisites are similar to medicine with a few differences. If you have any questions you can always email us!
Entrance Exam Information
Pre-Health Newsletters
The Pre-Health Newsletter will be distributed a few times throughout the semester and contains a wide variety of opportunities and reminders for our pre-health students. Check out some examples of the newsletter from 2025-26.
Questions? Contact us! healthprofessions@up.edu.
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