Preparing you for a successful career in health and medicine.
Pre-med and pre-health programs at UNH offer comprehensive pathways for students aspiring to enter medical, dental or other healthcare fields. With a strong foundation in the sciences, personalized advising, and hands-on learning opportunities, students will be prepared for success in professional schools and medical careers.
For those interested in pursuing:
Medicine
Optometry
Physical Therapy
Podiatry
Naturopathic Medicine
Dentistry
Physician Assistant
Pharmacy
Chiropractic Medicine
Genetic Counseling
Occupational Therapy
Speech Pathology
UNH Wildcats pass medical entrance exams well above average.
70%
Acceptance rate to medical schools versus a 49% national average
93%
Acceptance rate to dental schools versus a 59% national average
100%
Acceptance rate to pharmacy schools versus a 84% national average
58%
Acceptance rate to physician assistant programs versus a 43% national average
85%
Acceptance rate to physical therapy programs versus a 73% national average
83%
Acceptance rate to optometry programs versus a71% national average
Medical schools don’t require a specific undergraduate major, so UNH doesn’t offer a designated pre-med or pre-health major. Instead, we encourage students to choose a major they’re passionate about! Most medical school prerequisites are included in our science majors, but if you choose a non-science major, we’ll help you fit these courses into your schedule.
Popular programs pre-med and pre-health students major in:
Biology, Biomedical Science: Medical & Veterinary Science, Nutrition, Neuroscience & Behavior, Genetics, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Health Sciences, Exercise Science (but we’ve also have had Civil Engineering, Finance, Music, Psychology and Political Science majors who were accepted to medical school, too!)
Schools Recent Wildcats Attend
UNH pre-med and pre-health attend some of the most prestigious medical and dental schools in the country, including:
Tufts University
Pennsylvania State University
Duke University
Harvard University
Michigan State University
McGill University
Boston University
University of Connecticut
and many more!
How to become a pre-med or pre-health student at UNH:
1.
Declare Intent
Commit to the pre-med & pre-health program and register with our dedicated Pre-Med & Pre-Health Advising Office.
2.
Complete Coursework
Students will be required to take several classes related to what they intend to pursue, as well as complete related healthcare volunteer work.
3.
Take Exam
With the guidance of our Advising Office, students will prepare for and take required entrance exams (MCAT, DAT, GRE, etc.)
Pre-Med & Pre-Health Advising
We provide dedicated support to students as they explore the medical and health professions and become competitive applicants for professional school.
