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Getting into medical school is tough. As an aspiring doctor or surgeon, it feels like every choice you make about college is going to make or break your future path.
Take a deep breath. It turns out, medical schools aren’t picky about the major you study. What’s more important is excelling in the right coursework and building a standout undergraduate resume. That’s where we come in!
Your choice of major will have a huge impact on the perspectives and experiences that set you apart from other competitive med school applicants. Ready to start exploring your options? Take our quiz and find your path in pre-med!
TAKE OUR QUIZ: YOUR BEST MAJOR FOR PRE MED
Use your quiz results to guide your thinking. What’s important to you? How might different programs help you create the career path you want?
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These classic pre-med majors will give you all the foundations for success in medical school plus plenty of opportunity to explore what interests you.
At UNCG, our Biology and Chemistry students are working on projects as part of the Medicinal Chemistry Collaborative discovering and developing effective therapeutics for cancer and infectious disease.
TIP: Stand out on your pre-med applications by joining faculty-led research labs and working toward your own research studies.
Get hands on with coursework that gives you real life applications of health interventions and patient care, including a greater understanding of the healthcare field itself, including topics related to ethics, equity, access, and patient education.
At UNCG, most students in our School of Health and Human Sciences are required to complete a practicum or internship in their field of study which gives them a chance to apply classroom lessons in a real world setting.
TIP: Get paid work experience in the medical field as a CMA or EMT while earning your bachelor’s degree. Medical schools value students who are skilled at working with patients in real life situations.
Related degree programs at UNC Greensboro:
Human Development and Family Studies, B.S.
Human Health Sciences, B.S.
Kinesiology, B.S.
Nutrition, B.S.
Nutrition, B.S. Human Nutrition and Dietetics Concentration
Nutrition, B.S. Nutrition and Wellness Concentration
Nutrition, B.S. Nutrition Science Concentration
Public Health Education, B.S.
Public Health Education, B.S. Community Health Education Concentration
Recreation and Parks Management, B.S. Recreation Therapy Concentration
Learn the “why” behind human behaviors and think critically about issues impacting the medical field such as how socioeconomic status and social capital have power to affect health outcomes.
At UNCG, students in psychology and social work majors have opportunities to partner with community-based organizations that are affiliated with the university, like the National Research Center on Hispanic Children and Families and the Guilford County Solution to the Opioid Problem (GCSTOP).
TIP: Medical schools want to know the “why” behind your intent to join the profession. Find a social issue you’re passionate about, then set out to work with non-profit organizations that are working toward change in that field.
Related degree programs at UNC Greensboro:
African American and African Diaspora Studies, B.A.
Communication Studies, B.A.
Economics, B.A./B.S.
Political Science, B.A.
Political Science, B.A. American Politics Concentration
Political Science, B.A. Global Politics Concentration
Political Science, B.A. Public Affairs Concentration
Psychology, B.A./B.S.
Social Work, B.S.W.
Sociology, B.A.
Sociology, B.A. Criminology and Justice Studies
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, B.A.
Hone your critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills, while you follow your passions and explore subjects that create meaning in the human experience.
At UNCG, students in non-traditional pre-med majors like arts, history, and philosophy benefit from discussion-based courses where they examine their own belief systems and consider many different viewpoints thanks to the diverse student body. Flexible liberal arts curriculum allows for adapting course sequences to accommodate the pre-requisites for medical school applicants.
TIP: With enough advance planning, nearly any major can be adapted for pre-med! Find a school that will work with you to achieve your goals and not force you into a narrow pathway that doesn’t feel right.
“My advisors have fueled me with a deep sense of confidence. They’ve empowered me to thrive in demanding courses and balance numerous extracurricular activities.“
– DANIEL ARAYA (BIOLOGY, ’24)
Above average medical school acceptance rate.
UNCG preprofessional students on the pre-medicine track are accepted to medical schools (MD and DO) at a 12% higher rate than the national average.
1:1 coaching for all four years and beyond.
One on one, unlimited advising from dedicated preprofessional advisors to students before, during, and after their time at UNCG.
Opportunities for all students.
Unlike many pre-med programs, UNCG’s track does not have minimum GPA requirements. We believe in your ability to work hard and achieve your dreams.
UNCG also offers advising tracks for pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, and pre-physician assistant, with all the same benefits as our pre-med track, including intensive coaching and the ability to accommodate many majors!
WHAT SETS UNCG APART?
Our students get highly individualized attention to develop a competitive medical school application from day one.
Personalized advising to optimize course selection, extracurriculars, and entrance exam prep.
No minimum GPA requirements for pre-med track students; We believe everyone has the potential to achieve their goals!
Advisors work with you to develop your qualifications throughout your time at UNC Greensboro and even after graduation if needed.
Similar tracks available for pre-dental, pre-veterinary, pre-pharmacy, pre-PA, pre-optician, and more.
UNC Greensboro fosters a unique campus vibe where students are authentically welcomed and accepted as they are. We’re NC’s most diverse university, a place where students come to learn from one another’s experiences, while enjoying mentor-like instruction by award-winning expert faculty in small-sized classes. Plus, UNCG provides a vibrant student life and abundant opportunities to relax, make new connections, and explore all the possibilities of a dynamic, award-winning university experience!
250+ student clubs and organizations
State-of-the-art esports arena
17 NCAA Division I sports teams
Beautiful, historic campus
150+ Undergraduate Majors and Concentrations
18,000 Students
17:1 Student-to-Faculty ratio
74% of first-year students receive need-based financial aid
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