Types of professional schools that may be attended by chemistry majors. Usually at least a Biology minor is required in addition to a Chemistry major.

Medicine, M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

Entrance to medical school requires a good academic record, high scores on the new MCAT exam, and a recommendation by the college pre-med. advisor or committee (seven medical schools in Pennsylvania)

Medical Technology

A hospital laboratory specialty requiring three years of college chemistry and biology and a one-year hospital internship.

Dentistry

Requirements for entrance into dental schools are nearly the same as those for medical schools. (two dental schools in Pennsylvania)

Veterinary Medicine

Entrance requirements are nearly the same as those for medical schools. (one veterinary school in Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania)

Podiatry

A profession which specializes in the medical treatment of foot ailments. (four schools in the U.S.)

Pharmacy

Requires two years of college pre-pharmacy preparation before entering a professional pharmacy program. (four pharmacy schools in Pennsylvania)

Physical Therapy

Requires two years of college courses before entering professional training. (three schools in Pennsylvania)

Mortuary Science

Requires one or two years of pre-mortuary science courses. (one school in Pennsylvania)

Osteopathy

Requires courses similar to the pre-medicine programs. (one school in Pennsylvania)

Patent Law

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Shippensburg University Department of Chemistry
Franklin Science Center
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA 17257
(717) 477-1629

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