University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

The Pre-Medical Education Program at USP exposes you to various fields in the health sciences and offers many different experiences so you can decide for yourself whether further medical training is for you. Featuring a deep education in the sciences and opportunities for hands-on learning, the program well prepares you for a career in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry or podiatry.

Fulfilling Professions

The rewards of being a doctor, dentist or veterinarian include many chances to make a difference in the lives of people and in your community. The appreciation and esteem that come from making a difference can be enormous and deeply gratifying. The continued expansion of the healthcare industry and advances in biomedical science will provide ample opportunities in the decades to come.

Why USP Should Be Your First Choice

• Our acceptance rate into medical school has historically been nearly twice the national average, and dental and veterinary school acceptance rates are also very high.
• Our 7-Year Accelerated Degree Program may earn you streamlined admission to the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
• Personal guidance and mentoring prepare you for the medical school application and entry process.
• Hands-on research, as early as your first year, prepares you for the rigors of medical school.
• You may choose to enter as an undeclared pre med major; to pursue a double science degree; or to combine a basic science with a professional degree.
• More than 100 hospitals and 150 research laboratories located near the USP campus allow you to gain working experience.
• USP’s highly educated faculty are respected, involved members of the medical and scientific community who have numerous professional connections with medical schools.