- Brookings Main Campus
The study of human life: evolution, structure, function, information flow, pathways and biological systems.
For students planning to apply to health-related professional programs (i.e. pre-chiropractic, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-optometry, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant, and pre-mortuary). 80% of SDSU 2014-15 graduates with a pre-professional specialization were accepted into professional school.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Seek well being for all
- Enjoy lifelong learning
- Enjoy diagnosing and finding solutions
- Have strong interpersonal skills
- Appreciate science and the scientific method
Career Opportunities
- Medical School (M.D. & D.O.)
- Physician Assistant School (M.S. - P.A.C)
- Dental School (D.D.S & D.M.D.)
- Chiropractic School (D.C.)
- Optometry School (O.D.)
- Physical Therapy School (D.P.T)
- Occupational Therapy School (D.O.T.)
- Mortuary Science
Recent Employers
- Avera Health
- Brookings Health System
- Sanford Health
- Mayo Clinic
- Duke University
- Advance
- Biotest Plasma Center
- Lifescape
- Stryker Med
- Medline Industry Inc
Internship Opportunities
- Avera Health
- Brookings Health System
- Sanford Health
- University of Illinois - Chicago
- Undergraduate Research
Suggested Certificates
Suggested Accelerated Programs
Still deciding? Reflecting on your values, interests, personality traits, and skills will provide valuable insight as you explore major and career choices. FOCUS 2 CAREER, a self-guided assessment, education and career planning program, will help you do just that. SDSU students may access FOCUS 2 CAREER by using the code: jacks. After completing FOCUS 2 CAREER, you may find it helpful to discuss your results with a career coach in the Office of Career Development.