Pre-Professional Preparation Pre-Engineering Program
The 3-2 engineering program provides a three-year course of study at the University of Jamestown with an additional two years of study in one of many engineering programs at universities around the country. Students completing the program receive two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics from the University of Jamestown and a Bachelor of Science in engineering from the university at which they complete their engineering courses. Recent University of Jamestown engineering students have completed their studies at several universities, including: * Montana Tech (College of Mineral Science and Technology) * North Dakota State University * South Dakota School of Mines * University of North Dakota * University of South Dakota * Washington University, St. Louis, Mo.
Pre-Law
Law schools do not generally require a specific pre-law program. Those pursuing an undergraduate curriculum in preparation for law school should consult with history-political science faculty.
Health-Related Pre-Professional Preparation
The University of Jamestown offers pre-professional preparation for a number of health-related fields such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, osteopathy, chiropractic, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. Traditionally, more than 85 percent of our science (biology and chemistry) majors pursue further study or professional degrees in the health professions, graduate research, and/or teaching. Note: Students preparing for health profession programs should obtain scheduling advice from advisors in biology or chemistry before registering for classes. Pre-Medicine Most American medical colleges select for admission only those applicants with a four-year college degree and prefer students with a well-rounded liberal arts education. Admission to medical school is strongly influenced by two measures: the student’s score on the nationally administered Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and the overall grade point average (GPA). The University of Jamestown students historically have received excellent preparation for successful performance on the MCAT. We believe the key to this success is the availability of our instructors to help students. Students’ scholastic achievements and their successful attainment of career goals are important to us. Pre-medicine students are not limited to a single set of courses. Students plan their programs in consultation with the pre-medical advisors. Medical schools usually require only a few basic courses. Beyond this minimum, courses may be chosen according to the student’s own interests. The majority of the University of Jamestown pre-medical students choose to major in either biology, chemistry, or biochemistry; but a major in a different area may be satisfactory. It should be noted, however, that the first two years of medical school consist of intensive coursework in biology and chemistry.
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