Learn about health professions
Join the health professions listserv at Penn State Altoona for announcements about programs, scholarships, speakers, courses, etc. Send an email from your Penn State email account to [email protected] and include your areas of interest. You can unsubscribe at any time if your interests change.
Most professional schools do not require a specific degree but do require specific coursework. Completing these prerequisites requires careful planning. Students should carefully research admission requirements for the profession of their choice.
Use the Undergraduate Bulletin to explore health-related majors by selecting the "Health and Medicine" interest area filter on the right side of the page.
Medical or Pharmacy School Information
Chart of courses usually needed for entrance into health professions
Admissions list of Health professions and recreational services brief descriptions of majors - use the bulletin or the website for the College for more details.