Medical Science
Overview
A medical science specialization will prepare students for entry into allied health programs and the following professional schools:
- Chiropractic
- Dental
- Medical
- Optometry
- Osteopathy
- Pharmacy
- Physician Assistant
- Podiatry
- Veterinary
SIUE’s curriculum focuses on human health, disease, and diagnostic studies while building strong foundations in biology. Students develop scientific and analytical thinking, laboratory and research techniques, and data interpretation skills essential for understanding human health and disease.
Graduates pursue professional programs or careers in the growing healthcare sector such as:
- Medical laboratory science
- Biomedical research
- Public health
- Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
