College of Arts and Sciences
https://www.kent.edu/cas

About This Program

The Pre-Health undergraduate certificate prepares students who previously graduated from college with a non-health-related degree for careers in health care. The program structure is flexible in order to provide courses necessary for admission to a variety of professional schools including medical, dental, pharmacy, physician assistant and veterinary.

Contact Information

• Erin Lawson | elawson1@kent.edu |
  330-672-2062
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• Chat with an Admissions Counselor

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3.000 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Demonstrated proficiency through the equivalent of college algebra or higher

International Students: All international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning a minimum 71 TOEFL iBT score, minimum 6.0 IELTS score, minimum 47 PTE score or minimum 100 DET score, or by completing the ELS level 112 Intensive English Program. For more information on international admission visit the admissions website for international students.

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Progression Requirements

• Minimum 3.200 certificate GPA

Graduation Requirements

• Professional programs are highly competitive and some may require or recommend a higher GPA

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Examine science and math subjects pertinent to medical school and other health career program requirements.
2. Prepare for admission to medical school and other health career programs.