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Undergraduate Admission

Medical Pathways

» Medical Pathways

Chapman can be a great place to find your path to a medical career. What’s probably most important to know is that there are countless options in the field: you could become a practicing medical professional, a researcher or a teacher (or much more). 

We’ll help you discover which option is right for you and prepare you for success post-graduation.

Pre-Health Professions

Our Pre-Health Professions Office is here to assist all undergraduate students looking to enter a professional school (including medical, dental, pharmacy, optometry, podiatry, veterinary, physical therapy, occupational therapy and nursing school).

The Pre-Med and Pre-Health Program is not a major — but it will help you find what you want to do in the medical professions. And if you already know what you want to do, it will help you get there.

In the program, you’ll:

  • Get specific advising and plan out your classes for all four years
  • Join clubs that will help you get real experience (and maybe a job)
  • Find research opportunities and places to volunteer
  • Prepare for professional school with mock applications/interviews
Alyssa Abram '20
Graduate of California Northstate University College of Medicine '24
Completing the Health Sciences major at Chapman was invaluable for medical school, especially during my pre-clinical years. Dr. Ken Sumida, my pre-health advisor, provided crucial guidance when I was applying to medical school. Now, I proudly hold my M.D. and am starting my general surgery residency!

Research opportunities

Conducting research will help you find out what you’re interested in and gain valuable experience. That’s why we make it easy for our science to get involved.

One great place to get started is by joining a faculty member’s research lab. You can find several options and feel free to reach out to a faculty member if you're interested in their project.

Crean College Research and Labs

Research health and behavioral sciences in these modern labs.

Schmid College Research Labs

Get involved in the latest science and tech research.
Brooke Stein '24
Health Science major, aspiring Physician's Assistant
"Chapman provided me with opportunities to conduct clinical research, present at national conferences, and gain hands-on experience as a Clinical Associate at CHOC, a member of the Chapman First Aid Team, and even a healthcare internship. These experiences have shaped me into the healthcare provider I aspire to be!"

Science majors at Chapman

If you're interested in a medical profession, we recommend a major from one of our science-focused colleges. These majors will provide a solid foundation to prepare you for a career in the medical field:

Integrated Graduate Programs

Through an integrated graduate program, you can earn an undergraduate and master’s degree with just one additional year of coursework beyond the traditional four years.

Many of these programs could be an ideal next step for those interested in a medical career, including:

While not an accelerated program, the Pre-Pharmacy Program allows incoming first-year students the opportunity to earn a Pharm.D. in five years.

Bridge, Linkage and Articulation Programs

Crean College offers bridge, linkage and articulation programs for students interested in earning a master's or doctoral healthcare degree.

Ryley Hall ‘19 (M.S. ‘20)
B.S. in Chemistry and M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences
"The integrated graduate program allowed me to conduct research as an undergraduate and get a Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences. I published four papers, obtained two patents, and piloted a project on CRISPR/Cas9 delivery. Now, I work in cell therapy using gene-editing tools for cancer treatment to positively impact cancer patients' lives."

Medical clubs and organizations

Chapman has plenty of clubs that can help you on your path to a medical career.

Visit the Medical Clubs and Organizations page for a comprehensive list of Chapman's medical/professional/science clubs, and find the right one for you and connect with students who share your interests and goals.

 


Ask a student

Have questions about being a Chapman student? Our student ambassadors are here to talk about their time at the university. Feel free to reach out!

Current and Incoming Students


If you’re a current or incoming student and looking to join the program, visit our Pre-Health Professions Office page for more details.

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Attn: Office of Admission
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Orange, CA 92866

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