Pre-Medicine
Make an impact on the lives of others. Pre-medicine at the University of St. Thomas will prepare you for a rewarding career in healthcare with a variety of unique opportunities inside and outside of the classroom. Whether you plan to pursue allopathic or osteopathic medicine, you will gain a well-rounded skillset needed for medical school.
Why Pursue a Pre-Medicine Track at St. Thomas?
Since there are no specific majors required for medical school, you have your pick from a diverse array of academic programs at the university. You will have access to the Health Professions Advisory Committee, a group of faculty who work with you throughout your undergraduate career to create the strongest application possible for medical school by providing letters of recommendation, advising and feedback tailored to your intended career path. Along the way, you can collaborate with faculty in any academic program at the university on research as early as first year, use exciting new technology like the Anatomage 3D human anatomy table, study abroad, volunteer in the Twin Cities and so much more.
Impacting the Lives of Others
MD or DO?
Four-Year Plan
Degrees Awarded
Fun fact: you do not have major in the sciences to gain admission to medical school. This means you can pursue any major and minor at St. Thomas as a pre-medicine student. Below is a list of majors that our students commonly pursue, but we recommend connecting with a faculty member to choose a major that best fits your goals and interests.
Collaborative Research
Most students pursuing a pre-medicine track collaborate with faculty on research while attending St. Thomas. No matter what major you choose as a pre-medicine student, you are able to conduct research with professors in any academic program as early as your first year. Students have researched topics ranging from antibiotic-resistant bacteria to the neurobiology of social behavior in birds. In addition to faculty-led research, our location in the Twin Cities means you have access to numerous clinical and shadowing opportunities at local hospitals and clinics.
MD or DO?
MD or DO?
Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan
Degrees Awarded
Degrees Awarded
Fun fact: you do not have major in the sciences to gain admission to medical school. This means you can pursue any major and minor at St. Thomas as a pre-medicine student. Below is a list of majors that our students commonly pursue, but we recommend connecting with a faculty member to choose a major that best fits your goals and interests.
Collaborative Research
Collaborative Research
Most students pursuing a pre-medicine track collaborate with faculty on research while attending St. Thomas. No matter what major you choose as a pre-medicine student, you are able to conduct research with professors in any academic program as early as your first year. Students have researched topics ranging from antibiotic-resistant bacteria to the neurobiology of social behavior in birds. In addition to faculty-led research, our location in the Twin Cities means you have access to numerous clinical and shadowing opportunities at local hospitals and clinics.
Prepared for What’s Next

Henry Larson '20, David Linn '20 and Samuel Gentle '20

Charles Watts, MD, PhD '91

Nasser Lubega '18
"From the friends I met to opportunities to be involved in research at the cutting edge of scientific discovery, my experiences at St. Thomas were nothing short of incredible. I utilized St. Thomas' Health Professions Advisory Committee to gain insight into medical school requirements, application tips, practice interviews and a committee letter of recommendation. These were integral to my success." Nasser is attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School on a full-ride scholarship.

Career Paths
The St. Thomas Pre-Medicine track prepares you with the academic knowledge and practical skills for a variety of postgraduate healthcare programs and career paths.
- Biomedical research
- Medical school
- Allopathic medicine – Medical Doctor (MD)
- Osteopathic medicine – Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Scholarships
This competition occurs every year during the spring semester for students pursuing a pre-health professions track. Historically, individual awards range between $1,000 to over $6,000.
Established by Dr. Harvey O’Phelan, this scholarship award is available for juniors and seniors pursuing a pre-health professions track at the university.
The Dr. William Heidrick Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a biology major demonstrating financial need each year.
Rising juniors or seniors majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, neuroscience or engineering at St. Thomas are eligible for the Niels and Carol Sorensen Scholarship. Recipients will demonstrate academic excellence by having a minimum cumulative 3.6 GPA.
Eligible recipients for this scholarship will demonstrate academic excellence with a 3.5 GPA or higher and financial need as well.
Eligible students for this award will be a junior or senior either majoring in biology or an interdisciplinary major drawing from biology.
Quick Facts
Support Inside and Outside of the Classroom
Our Community
1-on-1 Mentorship
Application Support
We have 800+ faculty at St. Thomas eager to be your teachers and mentors. Here are just a few and what they have been up to lately.

Dr. Roxanne Prichard
Dr. Prichard’s expertise is in sleep and circadian rhythms.

Dr. Thomas Marsh
Dr. Marsh's interests include biochemistry and analyzing the assembly of G4-DNA nanostructures.

Dr. Sarah Heimovics
Dr. Heimovics' research focuses on topics like hormones and behavior.
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

Prepared for What's Next
No matter what your major is at St. Thomas, a pre-medicine track will prepare you for the next chapter. From small class sizes to research with professors, all the way to opportunities on and off campus, you will leave St. Thomas with the skills and tools needed to be successful in medical school and beyond.
Take the Next Step
There is more to learn about St. Thomas; including our ranking as a Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report, the many classroom and extracurricular activities that will be part of your student experience and so much more. Schedule a visit to see our beautiful campus or start your application today.