Pre-Healthcare Pathways

Prepare for a Career in Medicine and the Health Professions

Get a competitive edge when applying to healthcare schools with Merrimack's pre-healthcare pathways.

We offer our students a multitude of pre-healthcare pathways to choose from – come find yours!

Our pathways include pre-dental, pre-med, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant, and pre-veterinary.

Pre-Healthcare Pathways at a Glance

You’ll develop skills in critical thinking, empathy, communication, and leadership, giving you a firm foundation for your future in healthcare! Choose from:

Pre-Dental

Pre-Medical

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Physician Assistant

Pre-Veterinary

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About Our Pre-Healthcare Programs

Select a program below to learn more:

Pre-Dental

The pre-dental pathway at Merrimack is for students preparing for dental school. To pursue the pre-dental pathway, your major will be Humanities.

What You'll Study

Biology
Chemistry
Anatomy
Patient Care

Dental Schools Where Alumni Have Matriculated

Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine
Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

Pre-Dental Student Spotlight

Why Choose a Pre-Healthcare Pathway?

Declaring a pre-healthcare pathway at Merrimack can provide you with several advantages:

STRONG ACADEMIC FOUNDATION

Your academic journey at Merrimack will be carefully sculpted to prepare you for the future graduate school of your choice through clear cut pathways by your advisor.

COMPETITIVE EDGE

After graduation, you'll be totally prepared to enter into medical school having already taken introductory classes during your undergraduate time. Or, choose to become a Double Warrior and enroll in one of our life science-focused master's degree programs further preparing you to apply for medical schools. 

EARLY EXPOSURE TO HEALTHCARE

By taking a healthcare-focused internship, you'll reinforce your inside-the-classroom learning with outside-the-classroom experience.

TIME AND COST EFFICIENCY

A pre-health program streamlines your academic journey reducing the likelihood of needing extra years of study or additional courses to meet health school requirements.

Career Outlook: Where Can a Pre-Healthcare Pathway Take You?

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Career Outcomes Rate

96% of Merrimack’s undergraduate class of 2023 were either employed, participating in voluntary service, or continuing their education within nine months of graduation.

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Experiential Learning

90% of the undergraduate class of 2023 participated in at least one internship, co-op, clinical, practicum or research opportunity while at Merrimack. 

Graduate School

Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine and University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine are just a few of the medical schools Merrimack graduates are attending.

Where Merrimack Pre-Healthcare Graduates Work & Intern

University of Vermont

School of Medicine

Tufts
University

School of Dental Medicine

University of Colorado

Physician Assistant Program

Tufts
University

School of Veterinary Medicine

Rutgers University

School of Dental Medicine

Central Michigan University

College of Medicine

Midwestern University

College of Veterinary Medicine

University of New England

College of Osteopathic Medicine

Beyond the Classroom

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At Merrimack, we are ready to meet you where you are and get you where you want to go. And, we make the process simple along the way!

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Merrimack College Awards & Recognition

U.S. News & World Report | Best Regional Universities North (2024)

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