Pre-Professional

Pre-Veterinary

Rockhurst offers a four-year pre-professional program for students interested in becoming veterinarians.

Pre-Occupational Therapy

At Rockhurst University, we are committed to preparing competent, caring occupational therapy professionals. Our capable graduates are ready to assist individuals in the prevention or treatment of impairments due to developmental deficits, aging, physical illness or injury.

Pre-Physical Therapy

Rockhurst University is committed to preparing proficient, compassionate physical therapy professionals with a strong ability to effectively lead and advocate for patients and clients.

Post-Baccalaureate Program for Physical Therapy

Rockhurst University’s renowned physical therapy (PT) program prepares the next generation of PT professionals, guiding students from their first undergraduate classes all the way through to a fully accredited doctorate degree. This journey includes offering a post-bacc PT program to students who have already completed a bachelor’s degree in another discipline and wish to pursue a graduate degree in PT, but still need to complete initial entry requirements.

Pre-Physician Assistant

Rockhurst University offers a four-year pre-professional program for students interested in pursuing a Master of Physician Assistant degree. Rockhurst Pre-PA students will work closely with Pre-Health advisors to tailor their pre-requisite coursework to the PA programs of choice.

Pre-Optometry

Rockhurst University offers a four-year pre-professional program for students interested in obtaining the Doctorate in Optometry, O. D. Based in the division of natural sciences, the program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree and provides students with the undergraduate courses necessary to pursue the advanced professional degree.

Pre-Pharmacy Degree

The College of Arts and Sciences at Rockhurst University offers a pre-pharmacy program designed to help students complete the pharmacy school requirements needed to continue their pharmacy major.

Pre-Med

Rockhurst pre-medical students have access to a wide variety of opportunities and resources, including health-related clubs and fraternities, volunteering opportunities, pre-health advisors and research opportunities. Students who are interested in attending an M.D. or D.O. medical school complete pre-med courses and a bachelor's degree at Rockhurst.

Pre-Dentistry

The American Dental Association describes careers in dentistry as competitive in salary with a wide variety of career opportunities, including working in hospitals, research laboratories, private practice, education, as well as international relief organizations. Rockhurst's pre-dentistry program puts prospective dental professionals on a pathway to success.

Pre-Law

Pre-law is a program designed to advise students about the opportunity of attending law school and entering the legal profession. Pre-law advising includes discussing possible majors and classes to prepare for law school, guidance on the law school application process, information about the LSAT, details about specific law schools, as well as information about careers in the legal profession.

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