About the Premedicine Major

We advance the study of health and wellness
to enhance the human condition.

Our four-year interdisciplinary Premedicine degree provides excellent preparation in the natural sciences and supporting non-science courses, giving you a competitive edge as you apply for postgraduate professional schools or pursue a career in health care.

Build a curriculum that’s tailored to your interests.

The Premedicine major gives you the freedom to tailor the program to meet your needs and interests, by permitting a generous number of supporting courses, including courses that aren’t required in the major.

Many students use their supporting courses to pursue a minor, but you can also choose options that make you more well-rounded and better informed about a wide range of subjects.

Department of Biology advising members talking to new students during the 2023 welcome day event.
Premedicine Major Requirements

Information about the Premedicine major at University Park, and academic and health professions advising information for Penn State students exploring health professions.

Program requirements
Penn State students talk with a medical school representative during the 2026 Health Professions Expo.

This integrated undergraduate-graduate (IUG) degree program enables qualified undergraduate students pursuing a bachelor of science (B.S.) degree in premedicine to also earn a master of public health (M.P.H.) degree. A student in this integrated B.S./M.P.H. program will earn both degrees in five years.

Program requirements
B.S. in Premedicine and M.P.H. in Public Health IUG Program
An undergraduate student marks the map where she will go to medical school during the premedicine celebration event.
Prehealth Advising

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in medicine but don’t know how to narrow your path, our expert advisors can guide you in the right direction.

Learn more
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Meet your Academic Adviser to learn essential information about the program.

Meet Your Adviser
The Science Advising Center