Bachelor of Pre-Health Sciences at Clarkson University

Clarkson University

United States of America, Potsdam

University Rank:#951

International students can study the Pre-Health Sciences at Clarkson University at its main campus in Potsdam , United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 28, 2027.

About Bachelor of Pre-Health Sciences

Clarkson offers a range of pre-health science programs preparing you for medical, dental, veterinary, pharmacy, occupational therapy, physical therapy school or a physician assistant program.

All of these healthcare careers are among the Top 20 Best Healthcare Jobs according to U.S. News and World Report 2020. At Clarkson, we strive to prepare our students to successfully reach their career goals and aspirations. This is done through special advising and personalized attention, access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, relevant coursework such as our Health Coaches class and minors such as our minor in Medicine and Healthcare, and opportunities for hands-on research opportunities within the scope of medicine and healthcare.

In our Pre-Health Sciences tracks, students pursue a major of their choosing, such as biology, psychology or chemical engineering, and then work with a team of Clarkson faculty and staff to ensure they are prepared for the next stage in their education or career.

We currently offer Pre-Health Sciences tracks in:

Pre-medical
Pre-dental
Pre-veterinarian
Pre-public health
Pre-optometry
Pre-pharmacy
Physical Therapy (feeds into Clarkson's PT Program)
Occupational Therapy (feeds into Clarkson's OT Program)
Physician Assistant Studies (feeds into Clarkson's PA Program)

Twelve Clarkson Pre-Health students recently completed a week of volunteering in Denver. Read about their experience.

Pre-Health Fact Sheet PDF

Contact the Pre-Health Advising Dept.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Pre-Health Sciences at Clarkson University

Entry Requirements

We understand that some schools are using the pass/fail grading system. When reviewing applications, our admissions team is reading your application holistically. We look at course load, course type, letters of recommendation, and all four years of high school to gain a better academic picture of the applicant. Pass/fail will not negatively impact your application to Clarkson!

English Requirements

PTEMin 56
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Pre-Health Sciences

Clarkson Health Graduate Programs

Students interested in physical therapy, physician assistant and/or occupational therapy careers can pursue these programs as undergraduate tracks and gain the opportunity for fast tracked admission into Clarkson's graduate degree programs to complete their education.

Clarkson offers:

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Early Acceptance at LECOM

Students interested in medicine, dentistry or pharmacy can apply for a reserved seat at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) before the end of their second year at Clarkson.

Clarkson University and LECOM have an agreement to allow qualified Clarkson students to be given a provisional letter of acceptance (i.e., a reserved seat) in one of LECOM's professional schools upon completion of a successful interview. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Application to the EAP can occur as early as the senior year in high school and up to the start of the third year at Clarkson (depending on the professional school). Please see https://lecom.edu/admissions/entrance-requirements/early-acceptance-programs/ for additional details.

Healthcare Internships & Co-ops

Clarkson also boasts alumni leaders in healthcare and related industries, especially in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, where Clarkson graduates are employed by companies such as Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Amgen, GlaxoSmithKline, Biogen and ThermoFisher Scientific.

Companies like these come to our twice-a-year Career Fair, hosted by our award-winning Career Center, where Clarkson students can meet with representatives from nearly 200 companies to secure internships, co-ops and full-time positions. Pre-Health Sciences track students find immense value in internships and co-ops in understanding the healthcare industry, gaining meaningful resume experience and making lifelong connections.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Pre-Health Sciences at Clarkson University

How to Apply for Bachelor of Pre-Health Sciences at Clarkson University

Step One

Complete ONE of the applications listed below:

Clarkson University Freshman Application (online)
Common Application (online)

Step Two

These application instructions are for non-U.S. citizens applying for first-year enrollment at Clarkson. If you have already earned some university credit, you should apply as a transfer student. To review your application, we need to receive all of the following materials and information according to Clarkson’s admission dates and deadlines:

Clarkson University Freshman Application or Common App
Official secondary school transcript, mark sheets, or national exam scores.
Two letters of recommendation.
Test Optional-Official SAT/ACT scores, if submitted the scores will be taken into consideration during the admissions process.
- Clarkson SAT code: 2084
- Clarkson ACT code: 2698
Official English proficiency test scores. Here is the link for countries with English testing waivers. Acceptable tests and minimum scores are:
- TOEFL, 80
- IELTS, 6.5
- Duolingo English Test, 105
- PTE, 56

Step Three

Applicants for admission who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents (green card holders) are likely to need to secure a student visa. (Students on certain visas may not require a student visa; please refer to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program document Who Can Study?)

For issuance of an I-20, students must show proof of financial support. There are two ways to show proof of finances:

Complete and return the Certificate of Finance Form included in our application packet or downloadable from our Web site. On this form you will need to show specific amounts of support and the sources of the support. You will also need to include the signatures of any sponsors or your parents, in addition to a signature from a bank official; or
Provide a certified letter from your sponsor indicating the amount of support available for each year along with a supporting letter from a bank official.

Bachelor of Pre-Health Sciences at Clarkson University

Clarkson University

United States of America, Potsdam