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Pre-Health Pathways

Bachelor of Science in Biology

If your goal is a career in healthcare—whether as a doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or physician assistant—our Pre-Health Sciences degree will help you get there. You’ll build a strong foundation in science, gain essential lab and research skills, and prepare for entrance exams like the MCAT, DAT, PCAT, or GRE. Along the way, you’ll develop critical thinking, communication, and professionalism that will set you apart in competitive graduate program applications.

Where This Path Can Take You

Most students continue on to professional schools in:

Graduates also find opportunities as medical or research assistants, public health workers, lab technicians, and more—making an immediate impact in the healthcare field.

 

Program Details

Program Details

Start Date: August or January of each year
Program Length: 4 Years

Admissions Information

Admissions Information

Undergraduate Admissions Requirements for College of Saint Mary

  • Submit your application

  • Transcripts from any post high school institutions for transfer students. Students who have earned 12 or more credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0 from other institutions qualify as transfer students.

Test-Optional Admissions

CSM accepts undergraduate students with or without test scores (ACT/SAT). Below are a few key details to consider:

  • Choosing not to submit test scores will not result in any penalties during the admission or merit scholarship evaluation process.
  • If you decide to submit scores after being admitted, we will assess your eligibility for a potential increase in merit scholarship (scores must be submitted by March 31). No merit scholarship will be revoked due to test scores submitted after admission.

Meet the Faculty

Meet the Faculty

Women Leading in Science

Our Biology faculty bring expertise, real-world experience, and a passion for mentoring—empowering the next generation of women to excel in science.

Meet our Faculty

Career Outlook

Career Outlook

Graduates with a Pre‑Health Biology degree have multiple pathways—from pursuing professional schools (e.g., medicine, dentistry, pharmacy) to entering high-demand healthcare roles. 

Healthcare Employment Trends

  • The healthcare sector is expected to add 1.6 million jobs between 2023 and 2033, accounting for about 24% of all U.S. job growth in that period.
  • Within healthcare support and practitioner roles, growth rates stand at approximately 15.2% and 8.6%, respectively, over the same timeframe.