Pre-health tracks that are possible with this program
<ul>
<li>Pre-Chiropractic</li>
<li>Pre-Dental</li>
<li>Pre-Medical</li>
<li>Pre-Optometry</li>
<li>Pre-Pharmacy</li>
<li>Pre-Physical Therapy</li>
<li>Pre-Physicians Assistant</li>
<li>Pre-Veterinary</li>
</ul>
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Features of this pathway program
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<li>Our small class sizes</li>
<li>In-person hands-on lab experiences taught by faculty members</li>
<li>Shared resources for pre-health pathways between Whitewater and Rock County campuses</li>
<li>Access to one-on-one professional advising</li>
<li>Academic support through the Learning Support Center and free one-on-one tutoring in math, science, and writing</li>
<li>Access to cadaver laboratory on the Whitewater campus for some courses</li>
<li>Opportunities to participate in research projects with professors</li>
</ul>
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What our students say
<p>“My time at U Rock was the most influential part of my education and kick-started my career. The small class sizes gave me the opportunity to develop relationships with my professors. This led to a successful internship and helped guide my career path. I graduated with a B.S. in chemistry and I am currently a quality control chemist at SHINE Medical Technologies.” <br />—Dan Cerny</p>
<p>“U Rock offered me affordable tuition and all the prerequisite classes for nursing school. It made transferring into a nursing program very easy!”<br />—Laiken Noble</p>
<p>“The student centered-teaching at U Rock helped me transition from the military to going to UW-Madison for my BSN to pursuing my doctorate in anesthesia nursing. U Rock taught me how to look for help from my professors and peers and most importantly the value of hard work and the success that it brings.”<br />—Peter Cummings</p>
<p>“U Rock provided me with the opportunity not only to progress as a student towards my goal of becoming a pharmacist but also to form connections with fellow professors and students that will last a lifetime. They helped prepare me for my future as a pharmacist by challenging me to step outside of my comfort zone and realize my true potential within.”<br />—Stephanie Moran</p>
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Healthcare careers
Careers: What can you do with a Healthcare degree?
<p>Our pre-health students have gone on to earn bachelor’s degrees work as physicians, physician's assistants, nurses, chiropractors, dentists, optometrists, physical therapists, and veterinarians.</p>
<p>They have also branched into specialty jobs like:</p>
<ul>
<li>Orthopedic surgery physician assistant</li>
<li>Pharmaceutical project manager and scientist</li>
<li>Quality control chemist</li>
<li>Research animal care technician</li>
<li>Surgical robotics salesperson</li>
<li>Technical laboratory trainer</li>
</ul>
<p>And they’ve gone on to earn master’s degrees and doctorates at prestigious graduate schools, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Chamberlain University</li>
<li>Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines</li>
<li>Purdue University</li>
<li>University of Minnesota</li>
<li>UW-Madison</li>
<li>UW-Milwaukee</li>
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