Program Overview
*UCSC does not offer "premed" as an undergraduate major.
While UCSC does not have pre-med or pre-health majors, students from any major can be admitted to medical and health-related professional schools. The UCSC Career Success team provides students with resources to explore various health profession careers, including medicine. Students will learn how to get the most out of their time at UCSC to prepare for their desired careers in health professions. They will get tips on obtaining clinical and leadership experiences and preparing strong applications, and they can also connect directly with admissions representatives from various programs during the graduate school and health profession fairs.
- Not Applicable
- Science & Math
Career Outcomes
- Interested in medical school or pursuing other health professions? Schedule a time to meet with a Pre-Health Career Coach at Career Success right away. Find out the criteria to be a strong candidate, how to best prepare yourself, and how to search for and secure extracurricular activities.
- Since any major can apply to medical school, complete your undergraduate degree, aiming for a strong GPA. Speak with a major or college adviser to make sure you are on track in completing your academic requirements.
- Tips on gaining extracurricular experience to help prepare you for medical school or other health related professions.
Program Contact
For more information contact Career Success at csuccess@ucsc.edu or (831) 459-4420. Career Success is located in Hahn Student Services Building, Suite 125.
