Pre-Professional
Undergraduate ProgramsWhy Study Pre-Professional?
Students planning to pursue profession work with specially-trained professions advisors in one of two offices on campus, determined by the specific profession being pursued.
Because students who are planning to pursue admission to a professional program have great deal of freedom when it comes to choosing an undergraduate major, Pre-Professional Advising is provided to students separately from the Academic Advising provided by the department of a student’s declared major.
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Pre-Professional in Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant
The Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant program provides essential preparation for students aiming to enter Anesthesiologist Assistant graduate programs.
VIEW Pre-Professional DETAILS →Pre-Professional in Pre-Athletic Training
The Pre-Athletic Training program provides essential preparation for students aiming to enter Athletic Training graduate programs.
VIEW Pre-Professional DETAILS →Pre-Professional in Pre-Chiropractic Medicine
The Pre-Chiropractic Medicine program provides essential preparation for students aiming to enter Chiropractic Medicine graduate programs.
VIEW Pre-Professional DETAILS →Pre-Professional in Pre-Dental Hygiene
Dental hygienists are licensed members of the dental healthcare team with special clinical and educational skills who help improve patients’ oral health through preventive services and education.
VIEW Pre-Professional DETAILS →Pre-Professional in Pre-Law
UMBC's Pre-Law Program and Pre-Law Academic Advising offer students and alumni explore their interests and decide whether law school is the right path for them.
VIEW Pre-Professional DETAILS →Pre-Professional in Pre-Medical Technology
The Pre-Medical Technology program provides essential preparation for students aiming to enter Medical Technology graduate programs.
VIEW Pre-Professional DETAILS →Pre-Professional in Pre-Nursing
Students interested in pursuing a career in nursing can begin their studies at UMBC by following the Pre-Nursing curriculum, which consists of two years worth of prerequisites followed by two years in a nursing program at another institution.
VIEW Pre-Professional DETAILS →Pre-Professional in Pre-Occupational Therapy
re-Occupational Therapy students complete a bachelor’s degree at UMBC while following the Pre-Occupational Therapy curriculum, which consists of at least three years of prerequisites.
VIEW Pre-Professional DETAILS →Pre-Professional in Pre-Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Pre-Pharmaceutical Sciences program provides essential preparation for students aiming to enter Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate programs.
VIEW Pre-Professional DETAILS →Pre-Professional in Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Pharmacy students can either begin their preparation courses for pharmacy school at UMBC and then complete their bachelor studies at another institution or earn a separate bachelor's degree at UMBC and then go to pharmacy school at another institution.
VIEW Pre-Professional DETAILS →Pre-Professional in Pre-Physical Therapy
Students interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy begin their studies at UMBC by following the Pre-Physical Therapy curriculum in addition to the requirements for an academic major at UMBC.
VIEW Pre-Professional DETAILS →Pre-Professional in Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Physician Assistant students pursue a course of study to fulfill requirements for entry into a PA school.
VIEW Pre-Professional DETAILS →Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid
UMBC is committed to making a world-class education accessible to every student. We offer a range of financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to help you manage the cost of your education. New and current degree-seeking undergraduates can explore institutional and departmental scholarships using our Scholarship Retriever tool, along with additional opportunities from external partners. Scholarships and financial aid can help cover tuition, fees, textbooks, and even housing and meals, ensuring you can focus on your studies and your future at UMBC.
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UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation Contact Information
Mailing Address
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
and Orientation
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250
OFFICE LOCATION
Albin O. Kuhn Library
on the lower level next to Library Pond
Admissions Staff
410-455-2292
Available Monday through Friday, from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
admissions@umbc.edu
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