In the United States, Health Science professions (such as medicine, veterinary, or dentistry) and law school are graduate-level studies. If you are interested in eventually applying to these professional programs, you will need to first obtain a Bachelor's degree. Other professions with specific certifications, such as teaching and engineering, also have pre-professional programs. U.S. universities support undergraduate students with pre-professional advising and other resources to ensure they are prepared for their next steps.
Our panelists will reveal what you can expect when you pursue Pre-professional studies during your bachelor's degree.
- Pre-Health expert: Alexandra Salcedo, Boston University
- Pre-Law expert: Maddie Jacobs, University of Pennsylvania
- Pre-engineering expert: Hernan Santacruz, Beloit College
- Pre-teaching expert: Emily Ruble, Pittsburg State University
Jenika Heim
Jenika advises students across Canada on the process of applying to U.S. universities. EducationUSA is a free service funded by the U.S. Department of State.
Zhaoying Hu
EducationUSA adviser, Western Canada
Zhaoying advises students in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Yukon on the process of applying to U.S. universities. EducationUSA is a free service funded by the U.S. Department of State.
Hang Lyu
EducationUSA adviser, Toronto
Hang advises students in the Greater Toronto Area and Northern Toronto on the process of applying to U.S. universities. EducationUSA is a free service funded by the U.S. Department of State.
Alexandra Salcedo
Assistant Director of Admissions and Immigration, Boston University
Alexandra will discuss pre-health programs.
Madeleine Jacobs
Senior Assistant Director Of Admissions, University of Pennsylvania
Madeleine will discuss pre-law programs.
Gracie Ruble
International Recruitment and Communication Coordinator, Pittsburg State University
Emily will describe pre-teacher education programs.
Hernan Santacruz
Assistant Director of International Admissions, Beloit College
Hernan will describe pre-engineering programs as well as a 3+2 joint program between a liberal arts college and a comprehensive university.