Choosing an Academic Major in College:

Most new students who are interested in preparing for a career in the health professions have some time to explore their options before diving into a strict program. The college encourages students to explore the liberal arts curriculum and declare a major at the end of the sophomore year. Students who are interested in the health professions will often major in one of the sciences, but many professional schools value applicants with diverse academic backgrounds, and aspiring physicians may choose to major in any discipline.

Regardless of academic program, a student must do well in both the major and the required science courses. Consideration for admission to a professional school after graduation is based primarily on grade point average and performance on the required entrance tests. Personal interviews, letters of evaluation, and student experience will then factor into the admission decision.

At Colorado College, pre-health students have majored in English, Art, Economics, Psychology, Mathematics, Anthropology, Political Science and Philosophy, as well as Biology, Chemistry and Physics.Veterinary schools may emphasize a science major requirement, or they may tend to favor graduates with a science degree. Interested students should c onsult the admissions policy of schools of interest.