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Embark On Your Journey From the Classroom to the Clinic<\/h2>\n

Whether you aspire to create beautiful smiles or become a real-life Meredith Grey, pursue your path with the Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry Option for the Bachelor of Science in Biology degree. <\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll get the academic background, skills, and experience to succeed in graduate school and embark on a fulfilling career in the medical or dental field.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Eastern Washington University Pre-Med and Pre-Dentistry Option is designed to help you meet the prerequisites and demands of medical or dental school, providing a strong foundation in biology with supporting courses in general chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. <\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also gain valuable practical experience through internships, volunteer work, or shadowing opportunities in medical or dental settings, which will strengthen your graduate school applications.<\/span><\/p>\n

At EWU, you\u2019ll thrive in a supportive, collaborative learning environment that promotes academic and professional growth. <\/span><\/p>\n

We offer personalized advising throughout your studies to ensure you stay on track with the specific courses and activities needed for your future career in medicine or dentistry.<\/span><\/p>\n

Request Info<\/a> Curriculum & Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n","background":{"ID":695,"id":695,"title":"NewThinkHomepage","filename":"NewThinkHomepage.jpg","filesize":47623,"url":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/NewThinkHomepage.jpg","link":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/chemistry-biochemistry\/newthinkhomepage\/","alt":"Closeup of cells","author":"423","description":"","caption":"","name":"newthinkhomepage","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":694,"date":"2019-03-06 16:51:35","modified":"2019-09-09 17:49:42","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":1024,"height":576,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/NewThinkHomepage-150x150.jpg","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/NewThinkHomepage-300x169.jpg","medium-width":300,"medium-height":169,"medium_large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/NewThinkHomepage-768x432.jpg","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":432,"large":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/NewThinkHomepage-1024x576.jpg","large-width":1024,"large-height":576,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/NewThinkHomepage.jpg","1536x1536-width":1024,"1536x1536-height":576,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/NewThinkHomepage.jpg","2048x2048-width":1024,"2048x2048-height":576,"gform-image-choice-sm":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/NewThinkHomepage.jpg","gform-image-choice-sm-width":300,"gform-image-choice-sm-height":169,"gform-image-choice-md":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/NewThinkHomepage.jpg","gform-image-choice-md-width":400,"gform-image-choice-md-height":225,"gform-image-choice-lg":"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/cstem\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2019\/03\/NewThinkHomepage.jpg","gform-image-choice-lg-width":600,"gform-image-choice-lg-height":338}},"title":"Bachelor of Science in","bold_title":"Pre-Medicine\/Pre-Dentistry Option","content":"","secondary_nav_menu_type":"menu","secondary_nav_menu":"biology","blocks":[{"acf_fc_layout":"mirror-content","page":86216,"component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":false,"nickname":"Why EWU","identifier":"why","navigable":true}},{"acf_fc_layout":"copy-with-image","layout":"youtube","show_left":false,"module_background_color":"off-white","title":"Student Story","copy":"

Alumna Christina Ramelow highlights the unique advantages of studying biology at EWU, especially for students looking to pursue a degree track that aligns with their career aspirations.<\/p>\n

At Eastern, students gain more than just knowledge\u2014they gain the tools, support, and opportunities to turn their dreams into reality.<\/p>\n","image":false,"youtube_video_id":"SkgOnA-dYK8","video_orientation":"horizontal","image_alt":"","secondary_image":"Line-texture-Gray.svg","background_vertical_alignment":"center","background_horizontal_alignment":"center","background_crop":"chevron","component_options_toggle":true,"component_options":{"disable_component":true,"nickname":"Student Story","identifier":"story","navigable":true}},{"acf_fc_layout":"catalog-degree","module_background_color":"white","degree_url":"https:\/\/catalog.ewu.edu\/stem\/biology\/biology-pre-medicine-pre-dentistry-option-bs\/","show_curriculum_and_requirements":true,"replace_curriculum_and_requirements_text":true,"curriculum_and_requirements_replacement_text":"

This curriculum is recommended for students planning a career in medicine or dentistry. The schedule of classes is designed to prepare students for the aptitude examination (MCAT<\/strong> or\u00a0DAT<\/strong>) which is taken during a student\u2019s junior or early senior year. Students interested in other health care professions (e.g., physical therapy, physician\u2019s assistant) need to see a department advisor to plan a curriculum.<\/p>\n

Graduation Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong>complete the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Major Field Test for Biology.<\/p>\n

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Applied Learning Opportunities<\/h2>\n
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  • Applied Laboratory Work:<\/b>\u00a0Build practical, career-ready skills by working in labs that mirror professional lab environments.<\/b><\/li>\n
  • Classroom-Based Applied Learning\/Simulation:<\/b>\u00a0Practice real-world decision-making through simulations, case studies, role playing, and other hands-on activities in the classroom.<\/li>\n
  • Community-Based Projects:\u00a0<\/b>Team up with local organizations on projects that allow you to solve problems and make a difference.<\/li>\n
  • Field Work:\u00a0<\/b>Take your learning outside the classroom to research sites like wildlife refuges or field camps.<\/li>\n
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  • Student Employment & Leadership at EWU:<\/b>\u00a0Gain skills, connections, and confidence through on-campus jobs and leadership roles in student government, departments, athletics, or clubs.<\/li>\n
  • Undergraduate Research:<\/b>\u00a0Collaborate with professors on real-world research projects where you ask questions, solve problems, and present what you discover.<\/li>\n
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