Pre-Med or Pre-Dent Faculty Advising

Are you interested in studying medicine or dentistry after you graduate from college?

Like many universities, Detroit Mercy’s pre-medicine and pre-dental programs are sets of required courses, not majors. You’ll choose a major you enjoy, then complete the courses needed to apply to medical or dental school.

We offer several pre-med, pre-dental, and pre-physician assistant tracks. All of them include strong coursework in biology and chemistry, which you’ll need both for admission and for success in professional school.

Your advisors help you navigate your choices

At Detroit Mercy, you’ll work with two advisors: a faculty advisor who helps you meet graduation requirements, and a pre-health advisor who guides you as you prepare for professional school.

Together, you’ll choose the right courses for applying to master’s or doctoral programs in the health professions. You’ll also plan important experiences such as clinical work, community service, research and shadowing.

• Your faculty advisor will review your progress and make sure your GPA stays on track with your goals.
• Your pre-health advisor will help you understand when to take admissions tests, how to complete medical or dental school applications, and how to get letters of recommendation through our Committee Letter Process.
• You’ll also take part in interview workshops and get one-on-one coaching to prepare for in-person or online interviews.

If you decide that graduate school in the health professions isn’t the right path, your advisors and the Center for Career and Professional Development will help you adjust your plans and find a new direction.