Bachelor of Science - Pre-Medical Studies

Program Description

Pre-med, pre-health students can choose any major as long as they fulfill the pre-requisite requirements for the chosen profession. As noted elsewhere, the requirements for the Biology, Biochemistry and Health Sciences majors include all of the pre-requisite courses for most health professions. In addition, Hofstra University offers two distinct programs that provide students with the opportunity to obtain the well-rounded liberal arts education which includes all of the prerequisite courses recommended by medical schools.

The Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medical Studies is an interdisciplinary degree for those students who are interested primarily in science. This degree includes all science, mathematics, and statistics courses required for entrance into medical, dental, or veterinary school, as well as more advanced and specialized work in the sciences that is of particular relevance to students planning a professional career in health-related sciences.Incorporation of all of the biology and chemistry pre-requisite courses into the requirements for this interdisciplinary degree enables students to simultaneously pursue other academic interests in addition to the sciences. As a BS degree, this program has reduced general education requirements and no language requirement.