The Minor in Pre-Health Professions is grounded in biological sciences, (genetics, microbiology, cell biology and biochemistry) and focuses on providing the required and recommended coursework for medical, dental, physician associate, and pharmacy schools as well as other health related professions and professional schools. Electives for the minor include biological topics related to human health, such as neurobiology and physiology. This minor also includes coursework and student support for standardized test preparation (MCAT), shadowing hours, interviewing, and personal statement preparation. Students taking this minor may continue on to become medical practitioners and health care providers after earning an advanced degree in the specialized area.

Course work for this minor is predominantly delivered at the Edwards Campus in Overland Park, KS. 

This minor is available to all degree seeking students and is also one of 3 minors in the Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology. To declare a Minor in Pre-Health Professions a student must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative KU GPA and be degree seeking.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Courses:
BSCI 416	Cell Structure and Function	3
BSCI 503	Immunology	3
BSCI 546	Mammalian Physiology	3
HSCI 498	Pathways in Health Science Careers	1
Choose two additional electives:		6-7
BSCI 400	Microbiology
BSCI 417	Developmental Biology
BSCI 435	Neurobiology
BSCI 506	Bacterial Infectious Diseases
BSCI 512	Virology
HSCI 340	Introduction to Public Health
HSCI 440	Introduction to Epidemiology
HSCI 441	Population Health
HSCI 495	MCAT Preparation Course
LA&S 372	Preparing for Programs in the Health Professions
Total Hours		16-17