Pre-Professional Programs

Pre-professional programs at Wayne State College

What is a pre-professional program?

Pre-professional programs are tracks in undergraduate programs that prepare you for an advanced, professional degree after your bachelor’s degree. Pre-professional programs put you on a path to attend medical, engineering, law, or other school, which is often required to work in these career fields.

Types of pre-professional programs

Pre-professional programs at Wayne State include a variety of health care careers, preparing you for medical or other health-related school. We also offer programs to prepare you for engineering school, architecture school, law school, and more.

How does Wayne State College prepare you for a professional program?

Wayne State has long provided an excellent career pathway for students who have chosen to become a doctor, athletic trainer, therapist, nurse, pharmacist, chiropractor, lawyer, engineer, architect, or other professional. Our pre-professional health programs lay the foundation needed for admission to the region’s best medical schools, where Wayne State students regularly graduate at the top of their class.

You will choose a profession and a pre-professional track to follow, but you will still need to select a major. A faculty advisor will help you pick out the best major and courses to prepare you for your chosen profession - for example, biology or chemistry for medical careers, political science or English for law, or math and science for engineering.

What are the next steps after completing a pre-professional program?

Simply choosing and completing a pre-professional program does not guarantee you admission to a professional program. Admission to professional programs is competitive, so you will need to work hard to stand out. However, Wayne State also partners with some professional schools so that you are guaranteed admission (and may even be financially assisted) as long as you meet the requirements.

Guaranteed pathway programs WSC institutional partners

I chose Wayne State because I knew it would help me reach the next level in my education and provide me with numerous opportunities at an affordable price. The professors are extremely well-versed and excited to help you in your classes and assist you in planning your post-graduation career. The lab equipment allows you to actively practice many skills that commercial laboratories use in their own procedures. This type of practical experience is invaluable for any student looking to work in a scientific setting or for students who are planning on continuing their studies in medical school or grad school.

Brett Hilbers

Fremont, Nebraska

Majors: Biology, Chemistry Health Sciences, Psychology

I wanted to go to Wayne State because they have a fantastic science program. I met with a few professors in the science department while on my first tour, and they were absolutely amazing and answered all my questions. They were my deciding factor. I have always wanted to be a health care worker, and I chose Physician Assistant while at Wayne State. Wayne State has given me the background knowledge I need for PA school, as well as the studying and communication skills to flourish in my master's program.

Rebecca Pasquinelly

North Platte, Nebraska

Pre-Physician Assistant