Alvernia offers six pre-professional programs to its undergraduate students: Pre-Dental, Pre-Law, Pre-Medical, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy and Pre-Veterinary. The university's Pre-Professional Program Advisors provide oversight and guidance for students interested in continuing their education after graduating.


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Pre-Professional Programs

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Pre-Dental
The pre-professional pre-dental program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ allows students interested in dental school to take the fast track toward their goal through a special partnership.
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Pre-Law
Alvernia has partnered with Widener University Delaware Law School and the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Duquesne University to offer special admissions programs for Alvernia undergraduate students.
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Pre-Medical
The Science Department at Â鶹ÊÓƵ provides oversight and guidance for students who are interested in pursuing healthcare careers such as medical, dental, pharmacy, and physician associate.
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Pre-Optometry
Alvernia's Pre-Professional Program Advisors guide pre-optometry students to choose the best major and courses, so they have the best chance for acceptance to optometry schools.
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Pre-Pharmacy
Students can pursue early acceptance to medical, dental, or pharmacy school through Alvernia’s partnership with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Pre-Veterinary
Students who are working toward acceptance to veterinary school enjoy a wide range of opportunities at Alvernia.
Kaylie Rowe
Program helps land spot at top veterinary school
While an undergraduate student majoring in biology, Kaylie Rowe took advantage of Alvernia’s Pre-Veterinary program. Today, Rowe is enrolled in the doctorate program for Veterinary Medicine at the Royal Veterinary College in London, one of the top-ranked veterinary schools in the world.