Pre-health

Pre-Health Programs

Vital Thinking!

Learn from world-class faculty in Penn’s innovative programs who advise and support you to develop the key academic strengths, application skills, and life science experiences required for admission to competitive medical, dental, osteopathic, nursing, and veterinary schools. Arrange an effective course of study in consultation with experienced advisors, who also provide support through admissions letters and professional development workshops.

  • Choose Pre-Health if you’re interested in a medical career but haven’t taken all the basic science courses required for admission to medical school..
  • Choose Special Science if you want to complete or enhance your existing science credentials
  • Choose Pre-Nursing Program if you’re pursuing a nursing career but haven’t taken the sciences required for admission.

Student Information

Enrolled Pre-Health Students can access helpful forms and information by choosing student type below (PennKey ID required):


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Philadelphia, PA 19104-3335

Telephone: 215.898.7326
Fax: 215.573.2053
Email: lps@sas.upenn.edu
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