• Apply your passion for healing to transform society towards better health.

    Apply

  • Free Text Below Menu:

    Real-world Experience in the Field

    With one-on-one attention from our faculty, industry-leading medical technology / equipment, and the opportunity to shadow anywhere from 100-200 hours, you will gain a better understanding of your chosen medical field. While pursuing our pre-medicine degree, you have the ability to choose from a variety of degrees that meet the requirements for admission into medical school. Many of our students have majored in Biology, Chemistry, or BioChemistry as a foundation degree.

  • Program Talking Points:
    Icon of a Target Personalized Education & Mentorship: Our small class sizes and dedicated faculty create an environment of truly personalized learning.
    Icon of a city Vibrant, Supportive Community: Beyond the classroom, Newman University cultivates a strong sense of belonging.
    Icon of a chartboard Top Placement for Medical Schools: Year after year, Newman University continues to be a prominent source of students for the top medical schools in the midwest.

The Pre-Professional Medicine program at Newman University provides a structured curriculum that sets up foundational knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics - all crucial for success in medical school.

Academic advisors and faculty work closely with you to help you navigate the application process, select elective classes, and prepare for the MCAT.

Icon of a Target Personalized Education & Mentorship: Our small class sizes and dedicated faculty create an environment of truly personalized learning.
Icon of a city Vibrant, Supportive Community: Beyond the classroom, Newman University cultivates a strong sense of belonging.
Icon of a chartboard Top Placement for Medical Schools: Year after year, Newman University continues to be a prominent source of students for the top medical schools in the midwest.

Have Questions?

Request More Info

Real-world Experience in the Field

With one-on-one attention from our faculty, industry-leading medical technology / equipment, and the opportunity to shadow anywhere from 100-200 hours, you will gain a better understanding of your chosen medical field. While pursuing our pre-medicine degree, you have the ability to choose from a variety of degrees that meet the requirements for admission into medical school. Many of our students have majored in Biology, Chemistry, or BioChemistry as a foundation degree.

Travel 09

Career Pathways
In Pre-Medicine

Newman University’s Pre-Medicine Concentration provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a fulfilling career.

Some who have completed this program have chosen to continue studies in:

  • Doctorate of Medicine (MD) 
  • Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
  • Doctorate of Optometry (OD)
  • Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
  • Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD)
  • Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD or DDS)
  • Graduate Programs in Biological Sciences (M.S. and Ph.D.)
  • Masters in Forensic Science Physican's Assistant (PA)
  • Masters Medical Laboratory Sciences Genetics Counseling

Foundation Programs in Pre-Medicine

The Bachelor of Science in Biology is the foundational degree for the Pre-Medicine Concentration.

Kamren Hall

"Having attended a semester of nursing school before completing a biology degree with a pre-med concentration, I can confidently say that if you apply yourself in class, you don’t need to worry about your success after graduation."

Camden Hoover

"The science programs at Newman are top-notch, and I felt very prepared when I arrived at Notre Dame. Newman was absolutely pivotal for my current research success. My research experiences at Newman greatly prepared me for a career in scientific research by giving me hands-on experience that allowed me to feel confident and comfortable when I entered graduate school. To put it simply, Newman changed the course of my life."

The Jet to Jayhawk Health Care Pipeline

It is no secret that Newman University’s science programs have prepared students well for their future careers in the medical field.

For years, junior and senior Jets have gained admittance into The University of Kansas School of Medicine (KU Med) directly from Newman, resulting in a natural pipeline of Jets to Jayhawks.

Read on to discover how countless students — and the communities they will serve — benefit from this educational path of excellence.

FULL ARTICLE

  • Foundation Programs in Pre-Medicine

    The Bachelor of Science in Biology is the foundational degree for the Pre-Medicine Concentration.

  • About Our Faculty

    Our faculty and staff have the knowledge and experience to help you prepare for a career in Medicine. If you need clarification on a class assignment or advice on how to approach your future, you can feel confident that our faculty is available and ready to help.

  • Travel 09

    Career Pathways
    In Pre-Medicine

    Newman University’s Pre-Medicine Concentration provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a fulfilling career.

    Some who have completed this program have chosen to continue studies in:

    • Doctorate of Medicine (MD) 
    • Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
    • Doctorate of Optometry (OD)
    • Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
    • Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD)
    • Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD or DDS)
    • Graduate Programs in Biological Sciences (M.S. and Ph.D.)
    • Masters in Forensic Science Physican's Assistant (PA)
    • Masters Medical Laboratory Sciences Genetics Counseling
  • Kamren Hall

    "Having attended a semester of nursing school before completing a biology degree with a pre-med concentration, I can confidently say that if you apply yourself in class, you don’t need to worry about your success after graduation."

    Camden Hoover

    "The science programs at Newman are top-notch, and I felt very prepared when I arrived at Notre Dame. Newman was absolutely pivotal for my current research success. My research experiences at Newman greatly prepared me for a career in scientific research by giving me hands-on experience that allowed me to feel confident and comfortable when I entered graduate school. To put it simply, Newman changed the course of my life."

    The Jet to Jayhawk Health Care Pipeline

    It is no secret that Newman University’s science programs have prepared students well for their future careers in the medical field.

    For years, junior and senior Jets have gained admittance into The University of Kansas School of Medicine (KU Med) directly from Newman, resulting in a natural pipeline of Jets to Jayhawks.

    Read on to discover how countless students — and the communities they will serve — benefit from this educational path of excellence.

    FULL ARTICLE

About Our Faculty

Our faculty and staff have the knowledge and experience to help you prepare for a career in Medicine. If you need clarification on a class assignment or advice on how to approach your future, you can feel confident that our faculty is available and ready to help.

Assistant Professor of Biology
Division of Science and Mathematics
316-942-4291 ext. 2424
Office: BGSC207
|Biology
Assistant Professor of Biology
Division of Science and Mathematics
316-942-4291 ext. 2116
Office: BGSC217
|Biology
Assistant Professor of Biology
Division of Science and Mathematics
316-942-4291 ext. 2248
Office: BGSC213
|Biology
Assistant Professor of Biology
Division of Science and Mathematics
316-942-4291 ext. 2243
Office: BGSC219
|Biology
Assistant Professor of Biology
Division of Science and Mathematics
316-942-4291 ext. 2427
Office: BGSC223
|Biology