Admission to professional schools is based on grade point average, performance on national exams, such as medical, dental, optometry, or veterinary aptitude exams, interviews, and letters of recommendation. Second, other students plan to attend graduate school. They select those courses that are most appropriate for their future studies and also take the Graduate Record Examination. Many graduate schools offer assistantships to help defray the costs of a graduate education. The Concentration builds a strong foundation in the biological, chemical, and physical sciences that makes our students' credentials attractive to prospective employers.
Many students conduct undergraduate research under faculty supervision.
The students learn research techniques as they work closely with faculty. Each year our undergraduate students present their research findings at regional and national scientific meetings and some publish them in professional journals. If you see your photo on this site, and wish for it to be removed please email Jane Middlebrooks , and your photo will be promptly removed.