Admissions to health profession schools is very competitive. Consequently, students are guided during their four years at St. Vincent College by faculty on the Preprofessional Health Committee. The Committee's primary responsibility is to serve students as they prepare for entrance to health profession schools. More specifically, the Committee:
monitors the academic progress and personal growth of each student;
provides advising about coursework;
counsels students about extracurricular activities necessary for admission to health profession schools such as community service, shadowing experience, research internships and leadership roles;
sponsors guest speakers such as medical alumni, admissions officers and research scientists;
assists students with preparation of their application materials, and advises them about personal essays and interviews;
evaluates the candidacy of each student and formulates letters of recommendation;
serves as an interface between applicants and admissions offices.
In fact, students may choose any undergraduate major, but a solid foundation in biology and chemistry, and a fundamental knowledge of mathematics and physics are necessary. Consequently, pre-health students complete the following courses:
| Freshman year: | Credits |
| | BL 150-153 General Biology | 8 |
| | CH 101-104 General Chemistry | 8 |
| Sophomore year: | |
| | MA 109-110 Calculus or 111-112 | 8 |
| | CH 221-224 Organic Chemistry | 8 |
| Junior year: | |
| | PH 111-114 General Physics | 8 |
Additionally, most students complete BL 208 Cell Biology or BL 224 Mammalian Physiology.
St. Vincent College graduates have attended health profession schools across the country. Following is a list of schools to which our graduates have matriculated recently:
- Georgetown School of Medicine
- Jefferson Medical School
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
- Ohio State University School of Optometry
- Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine
- New Jersey School of Medicine
- New York College of Chiropractic
- Palmer College of Chiropractic
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Pennsylvania College of Optometry
- Royal College of Veterinary Medicine (London)
- St. George's University Veterinary School
- Temple University School of Medicine
- Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
- University of Michigan School of Medicine
- University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
- University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
- University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
- University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University School of Veterinary Medicine
- Wayne State University School of Medicine
- West Virginia University School of Dentistry
- West Virginia University School of Medicine
St. Vincent College also has agreements with one osteopathic and two
podiatric medical schools that enable students to complete their
undergraduate and professional education in seven instead of eight
years. The following links provide more information:
Finally, St. Vincent College participates in accelerated programs
with Duquesne University in which students earn degrees in the
following areas:
If you have any questions about preparation at St. Vincent College
for matriculation to health profession schools, please contact:
Dr. James Barnett
Chair, Preprofessional Health Committee
724-805-2358
jim.barnett@email.stvincent.
