Health and medical careers start with a solid foundation that can be built at Iowa State. Research opportunities, innovative programs and an exceptional student experience prepare Iowa Staters for success and the competitive application process at medical and professional schools.
Pre-Professional Programs
Medical and health professionals in the making
Personalized advising: It's all about you
A team of academic advisors and career services professionals provide:
- Academic planning that satisfies your degree requirements and prerequisites for medical and professional schools
- Assistance with applications to medical and professional schools
- Exploration of health professions and what fields are the right fit for you
- Guidance if your goals change
Ask about pre-professional study options during your campus visit, or sit in on a special presentation for pre-med and pre-health students.
Become a veterinarian
Start with undergraduate work that strengthens skills in your interest area and makes your professional school application stand out. Orientation and advising services are available to help students find a preprofessional study focus and explore career options.
A bachelor's degree is not required for admission to the College of Veterinary Medicine. Regardless of your major, pre-veterinary students should take rigorous coursework in science and communication in addition to required prerequisite courses.
What you need to apply