Undergraduate Majors

With more than 40 majors to choose from, our curriculum offers you unparalleled opportunity to pick your path and find the right fit for you, whether you’re interested in Natural Sciences and Mathematics or Social Sciences, or Humanities like History and English are more your style. 

Many of our majors also offer opportunities for internships and co-ops both locally and nationally, study abroad and service learning, where you make real-world impact on your community.

If you’re not sure which major is right for you, you’re not alone. Many incoming students aren’t sure with path is the right one—which may be why many of our first-year students choose our Exploratory Studies Program. Through Exploratory Studies, you’ll learn more about what each major has to offer, and whether it’s right for you. 

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Why study Pre-Medicine?

A certificate in Pre-med is a course of study to prepare a student for the changing MCAT and application process for medical school.  These courses may be combined with any major at the university; though, some have similar course requirements which will make it more streamlined. 

Successful students are good at making careful observations and recording information in a logical way. They excel at analyzing that information (critical thinking), which often involves employing basic math skills. Since many science courses involve laboratories, students often enjoy active, hands-on learning. The program requires a significant amount of hard work and study time, but can result in a very rewarding career.

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The Pre-Med Certificate does not require labs as part of the curriculum. However, labs are required for Medical (and other professional) School applications. This means students applying to professional schools should also register for these labs as part of their semester coursework: BIOL 1081L/1082L, CHEM1040L/1041L, CHEM2040L,2041L, PHYS1051L/1052L (or calculus based version.)

Advising

Contact the program director, whose name and information appear at the top of this screen.

Special advising for those interested in medicine is available through the University's Pre-Professional Advising Center (PPAC) located at 120 University Pavilion.  They assist with the entire process for admission into a medical school and also will work along with a student's college advisor to ensure the student is getting as much support as possible. 

UC Advantages and Special Opportunities

Students in the UC College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) enjoy many benefits afforded through study at a research-intensive institution ranked among the nation's top 25 public research universities. UC's urban, Tristate location offers exciting opportunities for global education, research and service learning, while its student-centered focus includes an 11:1 student-faculty ratio, a nationally recognized Center for Exploratory Studies and a highly successful First Year Experience program that teaches critical skills for first-year students and provides connections with important campus resources.

Admission Requirements

Students already pursuing a degree in any college at UC can add the certificate to their program. Be sure to submit a declaration of the certificate program using our online form.

In addition, you must meet with the program director so that they are aware that you are pursuing the certificate and can advise you appropriately. Do this early enough to avoid delay in obtaining your certificate.

Students not currently pursuing a degree may declare the certificate after establishing non-matriculated status

Graduation Requirements

 Make sure that you have declared the certificate program online. Next, make sure that the certificate program director is aware of when you are finishing the program. If you are pursuing another bachelor's degree, your certificate will be reviewed at the time that you submit your separate degree application.

Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Quick Facts

CERT2 in Pre-Medicine

Full-Time Program Duration

2.0 Years

Location

West Campus

Interest Areas:

Medicine & Health

Natural Science & Math

Contact

Arts & Sciences Hall --248
2700 Campus Way
 Cincinnati, OH 45221
Phone: (513) 556-0843
Cheli Reutter
michele.reutter@uc.edu