Preparing For Health Professions

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YOU ARE STRONGLY URGED TO SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM AN ADVISER WHEN PLANNING YOUR PRE-HEALTH COURSEWORK. COURSE REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND SHOULD BE VERIFIED WITH AN ADVISER OR WITH INDIVIDUAL SCHOOLS.

Primary Fields	Pre-Prof. Training	Prof. Training	Notes
Dentistry	3-4 years	4 years	Most complete baccalaureate degree.
Medicine (MD, DO, DC, ND)	3-4 years	4 years	Most complete baccalaureate degree.
*Medical Technology	3 years + 1 summer	1 year
Nursing	2-4 years	1-2 years	Not all courses available on UO campus.
Occupational Therapy	4 years	2 years min.	Programs vary considerably.
Optometry	3-4 years	4 years	Most complete baccalaureate degree.
Pharmacy	3-4 years	4 years	Most complete baccalaureate degree.
Physical Therapy	4 years	2 years min.	Programs vary considerably.
Physician Assistant	3-4 years	2 years	Health care experience required. Most complete baccalaureate degrees.
Podiatry	3-4 years	4 years	Most complete baccalaureate degree.
Veterinary Medicine	3-4 years	4 years	Most complete baccalaureate degree.