Professional Health Science Program

Prepare Yourself of Success in Both Master’s and Doctoral Health Professions Programs

Avila’s pre-health program helps to prepare students for doctoral or master’s-level health professions programs leading to their career choice.

The Professional Health Sciences major is designed for students who plan to become physicians, dentists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, pharmacists, veterinarians, physician assistants, optometrists, podiatrists, anesthesiologist assistants, speech pathologists, pre-genetic counselors, public health professionals, naturopaths, or other comparable healthcare professionals.

The program has been successful in preparing students for both master’s and doctoral degree health professions programs. Avila alumni have been accepted to regional and national health professions programs including the University of Kansas School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia Veterinary School, Kansas City University, Rockhurst University physical therapy program, and University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry.

Available Career Tracks

•     Anesthesiologist Assistant
•     Pre-Chiropractic
•     Pre-Dental
•     Pre-Genetic Counseling
•     Pre-Medicine
•     Pre-Naturopathic
•     Pre-Occupational Therapy
•     Pre-Optometry
•     Pre-Pharmacy
•     Pre-Physical Therapy
•     Pre-Physician Assistant
•     Pre-Public Health
•     Pre-Podiatric
•     Pre-Veterinary Medicine     
•     Speech Pathology

Student Organization

Alpha Epsilon Delta
National Health Pre-professional Honor Society