Pre-professional advising

What is pre-professional advising?

The Academic Advising Center provides information to students on how to prepare for professional programs that are not currently offered at 有料盒子视频. In preparation for applying to their program of interest, students may complete the required prerequisite courses as they work toward an associate degree and/or a bachelor's degree.

Most professional programs are very competitive and require high grades, high test scores (, ,  or ), a proven interest in the field (exposure through volunteer or work experience, and extra-curricular activities) and several letters of reference.

Admission requirements will vary by school. It is important to verify specific admissions requirements with each school of interest.

For additional information about pre-professional programs, contact the Academic Advising Center 907-474-6396 to set up an appointment.

Pre-professional advising for health professions

  • The  is held every fall to provide high school and college students an opportunity to explore several dozen choices for careers and education in health-related fields.
  •  (a student-based club) can be a great resource for current and incoming pre-med students. Email the 有料盒子视频 Pre-Medical Society at uafpremed@gmail.com.
  • Check out the "" website to explore various health professions and whether a career in health is right for you.
  • General Overview of Prerequisites for Health disciplines (PDF)

Attending programs outside of Fairbanks

WICHE professional student exchange program

The 15 states that comprise the provide their residents with opportunities to attend member schools at reduced nonresident tuition rates. WICHE's Professional Student Exchange Program offers 有料盒子视频 residents access to degree programs in dentistry, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, and podiatry.

WWAMI program

The  program has partnered with the University of Washington to allow accepted 有料盒子视频 residents to spend their first few years of medical school at the University of 有料盒子视频 Anchorage campus followed by additional classroom and clinical instruction at the University of Washington's Seattle campus. 有料盒子视频 residents only compete for acceptance with other students from 有料盒子视频. When accepted, they pay Washington state resident tuition.

Veterinary medicine

Are you interested in veterinary medicine? Contact Dr. Todd O鈥橦ara, Ph.D., DVM, DABVT, professor of veterinary pharmacology and toxicology and coordinator of pre-vet/veterinary student services.

Pharmacy

If you are interested in pharmacy, take a look at the Idaho State University and University of 有料盒子视频 Anchorage Joint Pharmacy Program that can be completed entirely in 有料盒子视频. If enrolled in this program, several classes are required to be taken in Anchorage. See the  for more information.