Office of Pre-Professional Programs

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Office of
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-professional tracks
Why BGSU?
Academic planning guides
Meet the team
Are your sights set on a professional career in law or a healthcare field?
The BGSU Office of Pre-Professional Programs can help you get there.
Our office supports nine pre-professional tracks for students who want to pursue careers in:
Dentistry
Law
Medicine
Occupational therapy
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physician assistant (associate)
Physical therapy
Veterinary medicine
We offer personalized guidance and the resources to help you reach your goals.
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Why
be a pre-professional student at BGSU?
We know what graduate schools are looking for and can help you maximize your experience at BGSU to meet their requirements and build a strong application. We'll clearly outline what professional schools expect and what your responsibilities are as you prepare.
Guidance on developing skills in line with your goals
An introductory course to explore healthcare career options
Tips on how to build a resume and academic record that stand out
Resources and information on
student organizations
Test prep library
Help in navigating the rigorous application process to professional school
We encourage you to consult us often and ask questions. The earlier you take control of your path forward, the greater your chances of getting into the professional program of your choice.
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BGSU pre-professional tracks
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Pre-Dentistry
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Minor Available
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Bachelor's Available
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Certificate/Endorsement Available
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Master's Available
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Doctorate Available
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Offered Online
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Available at Firelands Campus
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Pre-Law
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Minor Available
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Bachelor's Available
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Certificate/Endorsement Available
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Master's Available
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Doctorate Available
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Offered Online
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Available at Firelands Campus
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Pre-Mortuary Science
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Minor Available
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Bachelor's Available
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Certificate/Endorsement Available
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Master's Available
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Doctorate Available
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Offered Online
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Available at Firelands Campus
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Pre-Medicine
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Minor Available
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Bachelor's Available
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Certificate/Endorsement Available
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Master's Available
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Doctorate Available
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Offered Online
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Available at Firelands Campus
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Pre-Veterinary Medicine
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Minor Available
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Bachelor's Available
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Certificate/Endorsement Available
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Master's Available
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Doctorate Available
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Offered Online
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Available at Firelands Campus
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Pre-Physician Assistant
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Minor Available
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Bachelor's Available
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Certificate/Endorsement Available
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Master's Available
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Doctorate Available
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Offered Online
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Available at Firelands Campus
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Pre-Optometry
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Minor Available
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Bachelor's Available
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Certificate/Endorsement Available
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Master's Available
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Doctorate Available
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Offered Online
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Available at Firelands Campus
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Pre-Pharmacy
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Minor Available
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Bachelor's Available
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Certificate/Endorsement Available
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Master's Available
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Doctorate Available
O
Offered Online
F
Available at Firelands Campus
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Pre-Occupational Therapy
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Minor Available
B
Bachelor's Available
C
Certificate/Endorsement Available
M
Master's Available
D
Doctorate Available
O
Offered Online
F
Available at Firelands Campus
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Pre-Physical Therapy
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Minor Available
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Bachelor's Available
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Certificate/Endorsement Available
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Master's Available
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Doctorate Available
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Offered Online
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Available at Firelands Campus
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A community of
support
Every BGSU pre-professional student has a success team. They are there for you every step of the way. These personal relationships pay off. The detailed recommendation letters we write when our students apply to professional programs stand out to admissions staff.
Who makes up your support team?
Everyone’s team looks different, depending on their interests. Your team may include:
Alumni and professionals in the field who serve as mentors
Expert faculty, pre-professional and academic advisors and advisory board members
Peers
A proven record of
success
BGSU's pre-professional students are purpose-driven. They not only excel and gain admission to top programs, but also make a real impact.
Future dentist: BGSU pre-professional program prepares student for dental school
The University’s pre-professional program prepares students to achieve careers as dentists, doctors, lawyers, veterinarians and more.
From medical scribe to future ER doctor: BGSU student experiences early look at career
Sophomore Ethan Edelbrock credits BGSU with fostering his early interest in science and supporting his journey to medical school.
Supportive learning community helps BGSU freshman find sense of belonging on campus
With the help of BGSU Admissions, pre-med student Andrew Maassel opens new doors in his first semester on campus.
Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship
One of the best ways to stand out to professional schools is to have research experience. The BGSU
Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship
is dedicated to helping you find research opportunities as early as your first year.
Connect
to faculty researchers.
Showcase
your research at events.
Apply
for grants and funding for student researchers.
Scholarships
Minimize student debt by applying for scholarships.
Honors College
scholarships for prospective and current students
Academic Investment in Mathematics and Science (AIMS)
and
Choose Ohio First
scholarships for STEM students
BGSU’s
Searchable Scholarship Guide
– access to hundreds of scholarships
Fast-track professional programs at BGSU
Continue your professional studies at BGSU.
Physical therapy.
Apply to BGSU's one-of-a-kind, accelerated
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program
.
Occupational therapy.
BGSU's two-year, hybrid program is the first and only public
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program
of its kind in Ohio.
Pharmacy.
BGSU offers an
Early Assurance Pharmacy Partnership
with the University of Findlay. Qualified students earn their Pharm.D. in six years instead of eight.
Questions?
Are you a prospective BGSU student?
Emma Pennington
Coordinator of Recruitment and Outreach
419-372-6805
eleader@bgsu.edu
Are you a current BGSU student?
Jessica Mehl
Coordinator of Pre-Professional Programs
419-372-2147
ppp@bgsu.edu
Updated: 04/14/2026 09:29AM