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USI's pre-professional program tracks offer unique benefits that help you get the preparation you need to access the grad school (and career) of your choice.

Personalized Programs, Unique Opportunities

USI students in white coats working in a practice labAt USI, you'll work with experienced faculty in small classes to get the preparation you need to succeed. We offer specialized pre-med coursework and advising to personalize and streamline your journey to medical school. 

Graduates from USI's pre-professional program tracks find careers as:

  • Doctors of all specialties
  • Dentists
  • Optometrists
  • Chiropractors
  • Physicians assistants
  • Physical and occupational therapists
  • Medical laboratory scientists
  • Pharmacists
  • Veterinarians

Build the foundation for a successful career in medical sciences with pre-professional training from USI.

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Applications for Fall 2028 open August 2027

B/MD Scholarship through the IU School of Medicine - Evansville
90%+
Acceptance to Professional School
600+
Alumni Practicing in the U.S.
1st
Pre-Medical Sciences Certificate in Indiana

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Personalized Learning to Prepare You for What's Next

"The USI pre-medicine program provided me with the perfect environment to grow and realize my potential. The program’s low student-to-faculty ratio allowed me to be an active participant in class discussions. It’s because of these courses that I walked into dental school prepared for didactic courses. On top of that, the faculty members in the biology department provided me with advice and information that helped me stay on the right path during the professional school application process. I wouldn’t be the dental student I am today if it weren’t for the USI community."

- Jennifer Leonhardt '20, Biology (Pre-Dentistry)

Program Options

As a pre-professional student, you'll choose a major in a core area such as:

  • Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Exercise science
  • Psychology

Then, with the assistance of USI's personalized faculty advisors, you'll take courses and choose extracurricular projects and activities that strengthen your graduate school candidacy. USI's individually tailored 4-year plans set you up for success in your chosen profession.

Tracks of Study

Pre-Medicine
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Chiropractic
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Medical Laboratory Science
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary
Pre-Medical Sciences
Pre-Medical Sciences Certificate

Where Are USI Pre-Professional Graduates Now?

USI pre-med graduate Evan Stieler portrait with stethoscope

Dr. Evan Stieler '17, Resident at MassGeneral

"USI is an amazing school and is truly one of the hidden gems among undergraduate institutions," Evan says. "My experience at USI deepened my love for biochemistry and prepared me exceptionally well for medical school." As an undergraduate, Evan worked at local hospitals and completed a clinical research project on shoulder replacement surgery. Since his studies at USI, Evan has graduated from Harvard Medical School and is currently completing his residency in orthopedic surgery.

Why Choose USI?

USI offers a wide array of resources and people dedicated to helping you succeed:

  • Dedicated advising center in the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
  • Opportunity for connection with classmates in the STEM + Education Themed Learning Community
  • Career guidance from faculty and mock interviews for students who have been offered professional or graduate school interviews, as well as career services through the Career Success Center

USI boasts a vibrant campus and community with many activities on offer.

  • A full calendar of student events and athletic competitions by USI's 19 NCAA Division I teams
  • Student clubs and organizations, including the Pre-Professional Health Club and the Dental Club
  • Opportunities to gain leadership experience and make a difference through Be The Match, an organization that helps connect patients with their donor match for life-saving bone marrow transplants

USI offers a quality education you can afford that provides a great return on your investment.

  • $20+ million in annual scholarships from the USI Foundation and 118 annual scholarship opportunities specifically for students of the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
  • The B/MD program, a dual degree program through USI and the Indiana University School of Medicine - Evansville, which offers accepted applicants full undergraduate tuition to USI and a provisional seat at the IU School of Medicine
  • Scores for USI students who sit for the MCAT well above the national average, thanks to practice MCAT testing opportunities

USI provides a healthy and secure environment for your education.

  • A recently remodeled Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness Center, with cardio and strength training areas, recreational courts, a running track, and climbing wall.
  • Support for your physical and mental health through USI's on-site medical clinic and counseling and psychological services
  • Safe spaces monitored 24/7 by USI's Public Safety department and local law enforcement, with access to the Screagle Watch safety app

Your future awaits at USI. We can't wait to meet you!

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