The Preprofessional Health Studies program recommends course work for premedical, pre-dental, and other preprofessional health students at Saint Louis University. Students complete the premedical curriculum and a major in an academic discipline of their choice. The premedical curriculum represents the entrance requirements set by medical, dental, optometry, podiatry, and veterinary schools. Where entrance requirements exceed the curriculum, students are advised accordingly. Students do not major in premedical studies, but in academic disciplines of their choice.
Many students choose non-science disciplines such as philosophy, literature, or psychology.
Students may join the Premedical Club and clubs or honor organizations specific to their major. The early evaluation program is open to all pre-med students. This service enables undergraduates who desire to attend Saint Louis University Medical School to be notified of their acceptance early in their senior year. During their junior year, students develop a portfolio containing information about their academic, extracurricular and personal accomplishments. The Preprofessional Health Studies Committee on Evaluations reviews the portfolio and prepares a letter of evaluation.