The primary mission of the Schmidt College of Science's Pre-Health Professions Office is to be a source of support and guidance for ALL FAU students : including all undergraduate majors, post-baccalaureate students, and alumni interested in pursuing careers in the health professions.
Our pre-health advisors are committed to providing advising tailored to meet the needs of each individual, creating meaningful relationships with our students. We work to create an environment full of academic excellence, strong relationships with students, faculty and staff; and learning opportunities through clinical experiences, community service, scientific inquiry and research as well as campus involvement.
A “traditional” pre-health pathway is offered for freshmen and transfer students wanting to earn a Bachelor’s degree and apply to professional school. Students may select any major at FAU, however due to restrictions in credit hours and the design of the new MCAT exam we recommend that students consider one of these degree programs: Neuroscience, Biology, Medical Biology, and Chemistry (Biochemistry). A post-baccalaureate medical pathway program is also offered for students that have already earned a Bachelor’s degree.
All academic advising (for students that maintain over a 3.0 GPA) will take place with the Pre-Health Professions Offices on three FAU campuses: on Boca Campus in room SE 308, on the Davie Campus in room ES 290, and on the Jupiter Campus in SR-MC03 room 130.
Certified Nursing Assistant Test Prep Course - Oct. 14 - Oct. 21. Read more.
Electrocardiogram (EKG – 12 Leads) Technician Course Oct. 30 - Nov. 29. Read more.
Fall 2023 Schedule
Dean Valery Forbes hosted the 20th Charles E. Schmidt College of Science’s Future Doctors’ Reception on May 3, in the FAU Student Union, on the Boca Raton campus. College faculty and staff, along with students’ families, gathered to celebrate FAU students who have been admitted to health professional graduate programs. Read more.
Four exceptional FAU Charles E. Schmidt College of Science students have set their sights on attending medical school after graduation. To help them continue their scientific ambitions, each have been awarded $1,000 to fully fund their FAU Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) preparatory course fees from the Douglas and Virginia Stewart Foundation. Read more.
Learn about the upcoming festivities at the March 13-17, 2023 Pre-Health Professions Week and Graduate Fair! Read more.
Sophomore Rachel Rubenzahl is working toward earning her medical biology degree — one of the Schmidt College of Science’s newest degree programs. While Rubenzahl intends to pursue medical research in the future, and finds neurological medical research particularly fascinating. Read more.
FAU alumnus, Pierce Herrmann, shares how the College’s APPS program supported his journey to medical school, “The program allowed me to be in a classroom with people who know the application process, and I could get real-life help and support.” Read more.
Thursday, March 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration of $125.00 allows three representatives from a single medical/graduate program to attend. University program representatives can register to table at the event before March 10, 2023, here.
Pre-Health week will be all week of March 13.
Vanessa Belizaire is embarking on her second year in the Schmidt College of Science’s new medical biology degree program. Read more.
The pre-health professions Fall 2023 Virtual Workshops will take place at the dates and times linked above. Workshops are open to students on all campuses. The workshops cover information about the following: Pre-Health and Health Science Academic Program Overview, Pre-Health Freshman FAQs, The Basics for Competitive Applications, Beyond the Basics, Post-Baccalaureate “Career Changer” Program, How to Open a File/Committee Interview Request?, workshops for first generation students, and more.
Located on Boca Campus in room SE 308 (Science Building– building 43), on the Davie Campus in room ES 290 (Education and Science Building - building 52) and on the Jupiter Campus in SR-MC03 room 130 (MacArthur Administration and Classroom Building (AD-MC02)).
Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Tel: (561) 297-3307
Email: preprof@fau.edu