Pre-Professional Programs
Considered among the best available, TROY's pre-professional programs feature small classes, special academic advisors, free tutors, exceptional laboratory facilities and an outstanding faculty.
Considered among the best available, TROY's pre-professional programs feature small classes, special academic advisors, free tutors, exceptional laboratory facilities and an outstanding faculty.
Dreaming of a career in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or another health profession? Troy University's Pre-Professional Programs department provides you with the strong foundation you need to succeed. We offer tailored advising, rigorous coursework in the sciences, and guidance on the application process to help you confidently pursue your goals for professional school. Let us help you build a competitive edge and take the first crucial steps toward your future healthcare career.
Students interested in the Accelerated Law Curriculum must complete the resident course requirements for a major in Anthropology, Criminal Justice, History, Political Science, Social Science, or Sociology by the end of the third year of study at Troy University, or the semester prior to attending a partnered institution.
Pre-Law
A two-year program designed to prepare students to transfer to a university with an engineering school, the Pre-Engineering Program allows students to complete one to two years of pre-engineering and basic engineering course work at TROY before transferring to a professional school.
Pre-Engineering
The Pre-Forestry curriculum at Troy University is a two year course of study that prepares students to enter a Forest Program. Students from TROY transfer after two years to programs at universities such as Auburn University, University of Georgia, and Mississippi State University.
Pre-Forestry
The Pre-Health Programs include Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Osteopathy, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Veterinary Medicine.
Pre-Health ProfessionsAdmission to accredited professional schools of law requires three to four years of college preparatory work with preference given to applicants with the bachelor's degree. Law schools generally do not prescribe a particular major or course of undergraduate study as a prerequisite for admission. All such schools emphasize the important of excellence in whichever course of study is pursued.
For students planning to enter the profession of law, it is recommended that a student
pursue a bachelor's degree giving emphasis to such fields as English, history, political
science, criminal justice, social science, speech communication or business. For individualized
advice about courses appropriate for law school, students may consult with the advisers
for the TROY Pre-Law Society.
There is generally no particular course of study required for law school. Some schools
may have individual preferences of requirements.
Law Schools in Alabama
The following Alabama schools are accredited by the American Bar Association:
University of Alabama School of Law
Cumberland School of Law at Samford University
Jones School of Law at Faulkner University
Education Required
A degree and major from a four-year college or university is acceptable at most law
schools.
Resources
Please contact the Law School Admission Council for resources including admission
testing, application services and resource materials.
Law School Admission Council
Box 2000
Newtown, PA 18940-0998
Learn More About LSAC
Accelerated Law Curriculum
Accelerate your path to becoming a lawyer with the 3+3 Law Program at Troy University.
This unique program allows you to earn both your bachelor's and law degree in just
six years versus the traditional seven. After completing all program requirements,
including earning a legal studies minor, you'll have the opportunity to apply to one
of our partner law schools.
Learn More About Accelerated Law
Pre-Law Society
Troy University has a Pre-Law Society for students interested in a law career. The
mission of the TROY Pre-Law Society is to expose students to the different facets
of the legal field. Through regular meetings, guest speakers, LSAT practice sessions,
law school admission workshops and field trips to judicial institutions, students
will be better prepared for an education and career in law. Membership in the Pre-Law
Society is open to all TROY undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career
in law. For more information, please contact Dr. Adam Rutkowski, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Pre-Law Advisor.
Contact
Dr. Adam Rutkowski
Department of Political Science – Pre-Law Advisor, Accelerated Law Advisor
329 MSCX Building
arutkowski@troy.edu
334-670-5926
Ms. Jessica Childs
Department of Anthropology, Sociology, Criminology – Pre-Law Advisor, Accelerated
Law Advisor
324A MSCX Building
jcotton2351@troy.edu
334-808-6129
Dr. Allen Jones
Department of History & Philosophy – Pre-Law Advisor, Accelerated Law Advisor
222 Patterson Hall
ajones@troy.edu
334-670-3512
Students looking to pursue Forestry careers may also be interested in other programs throughout the United States. Contact the university of choice for required courses and a course plan of study.
Those students who meet the minimum qualifications but who are not on the “accepted”
list will be placed on a “stand by” list. In the event one of the fifty selected students
is unable to attend the Practicum students on the “stand by” list will be admitted
in order of highest GPA.
Freshman Courses
Fall Semester:
Principles of Biology (3 hours)
Principles of Biology Lab (1 hour)
Calculus I (4 hours)
Composition and Modern English I (3 hours)
Western Civilization I (3 hours)
Spring Semester:
Organismal Biology (3 hours)
Organismal Biology Lab (1 hour)
Composition and Modern English II (3 hours)
Western Civilization II (3 hours)
Music Appreciation or Visual Arts, (2 hours)
Sophomore Courses
Fall Semester:
General Chemistry I (3 hours)
General Chemistry I Lab (1 hour)
General Physics I (3 hours)
General Physics I lab, 1 Hour or Principles of Accounting I (3 hours)
World Literature before 1660 (3 hours)
Fundamentals of Speech, 3 hours
Spring Semester:
General Chemistry II (3 hours)
General Chemistry II Lab (1 hour)
World Regional Geography or Introduction to Sociology or Anthropology or General Psychology (3 hours)
World Literature after 1660 (3 hours)
Principles of Microeconomics (3 hours)
Important to Note
UAB School of Dentistry offers the DMD degree, DMD,/ PhD program, DMD/MBA program, and the DMD/IDP (Internation Dentist Program)
The programs are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
UAB offer two pipeline programs for communities underrepresented in the dental profession.
Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)
Blaze to DMD Program
Education Required
Four years pre-medical/bachelor's degree, 4 years dental school.
You may want to pursue a residency in a specific field of dentistry or pursue general
dentistry.
Applying to Dental School
Contact the Pre-Health Advisor for a course plan of Study. Pre-Health Advisor for
Troy University is Ms. Janet Gaston
Admission Test
DAT (Dental Admission Test)
American Dental Association
(312) 440-2500
Application Services
ADEA AADSAS (American Dental Education Association)
655 K Street, NW Suite 80
Washington, D.C. 20001
(202) 289-7201
Resource Materials
There are many study materials for purchase to study for the DAT exam. Some commonly
used are Kaplan Exam Test Prep, DAT Bootcamp, DAT Prep Course (Coursesaver), and
Princeton Review Exam Prep. There are some free study materials (such as CRUSH The
DAT)
DAT Prep Materials and Resources
Pre-Dental Club
Troy University has a Pre-Dental Club for those students interested in pursuing dentistry
as a career. The mission is the provide guest speakers for its member, serve as mentors
to help with the application process, prepare for the DAT exam, job shadowing and
providing community service projects.
Education Required
Four years pre-medical/bachelor's degree, 4 years medical school, 3 -6 years graduate
medical education (residency training).
Degree/Major
Any major is acceptable as long as you meet the minimal entrance requirements.
Admission Test
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
American College Testing Program
P.O. Box 414
Iowa City, IA 52243
(319) 337-1276
AAMC PREview Exam - Professional Readiness Exam
Heersink Medical School encourages to take the AAMC PREview exam. For applicants who
have been invited to complete a secondary application, we still highly encourage to
take the AAMC PREview exam if you have not already done so.
askPREview@aamc.org
(202) 540-5457
Application Services
American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS)
Section for Student Services
2450 N Street, N.W., Suite 201
Washington, D.C. 20037-1131
(202) 828-0600
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS)
Suite 405
Executive Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 468-0990
Resource Materials
National Association of Advisors for Health Professions
Strategy for Success
P.O. Box 5017-A
Champaign, IL 61825-5017
(217) 333-0090
Medical School Admission Requirements, U.S. and Canada
American Association of Medical College
Membership and Publication Orders
2450 N Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037-1129
(202) 828-0416
A Complete Preparation for the MCAT
James L. Betz Publishing Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 4361
Bethesda, MD 20827
Education Required
Minimum requirement is 3 years of college; majority of applicants have a 4 year college
degree. Candidates with a bachelor's degree are given preferential consideration.
Suggested Courses: students may want to take upper level courses to help prepare for Optometry School
Admission Test
Optometry Admissions Test (OAT)
Optometry Admission Testing Program
211 East Chicago Avenue, Suit 1840
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
(312) 440-2500
Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO)
143 Rollins Ave #2046
Rockville, MD 20847
(301) 231-5944
Application Services
UAB School of Optometry is part of OptomCAS (Centralized application service for all schools and colleges of optometry in the
U.S. and Puerto Rico. Submit transcripts, essays and letters of recommendation/committee
letter evaluation through OptomCAS.
P.O. Box 9199
Watertown, MA 02471
(617) 612-2889
optomcasinfo@optomcas.org
Student Affairs Office
The School of Optometry
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
UAB Station
Birmingham, AL 35294
(205) 934-6150
Resource Materials
Strategy for Success
National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions
P.O. Box 5017-A
Champaign, IL 61825-5017
(217) 333-0090
Optometry: A Career with Vision
American Optometric Association
243 N. Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63141
Optometry Today - The Vision Care Profession
OAO Order Department
243 N. Lindbergh Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63141
Education Required
Four years -bachelor's degree, 4 years medical school, 3 -6 years graduate medical
education (residency training).
Admission Test
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
American College Testing Program
P.O. Box 414
Iowa City, IA 52243
(319) 337-1276
Application Services
American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Application Service (AACOMAS)
Suit 405
Executive Blvd.
Rockville, MD 20852
(301) 468-0990
May 5: AACOMAS Application Portal Opens
March 1: AACOMAS Application Deadline
April 15: Supplemental Application and Supporting Documents Deadline
Resource Materials
Strategy for Success
National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions
P.O. Box 5017-A
Champaign, IL 61825-5017
(217) 333-0090
Medical School Admission Requirements, U.S. and Canada
American Association of Medical College
Membership and Publication Orders
2450 N Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037-1129
(202) 828-0416
A Complete Preparation for the MCAT
James L. Betz Publishing Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 4361
Bethesda, MD 20827
Admission Test
Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT)
The Psychological Corporation
555 Academic Court
San Antonio, TX 78204
(800) 622-3231
(512) 270-0396
Application Services
Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS)
P.O. Box 9109
Watertown, MA 02471
(617) 612-2050
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
1426 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2841
(703) 739-2330
Resource Materials
Strategy for Success
National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions
P.O. Box 5017-A
Champaign, IL 61825-5017
(217) 333-0090
National Association of Advisors for Health Professions
P.O. Box 5017-A
Champaign, IL 61825-5017
American Pharmaceutical Association
2215 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20037
American Society of Hospital Pharmacists
4630 Montgomery Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
2300 Ninth Street South, Suite 503
Arlington, VA 22204
Physical Therapy Schools in Alabama
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Division of Physical Therapy
School of Health Related Professions, SHRP Building, RM B-41, UAB Station, AL 35294
(205) 934-3566
University of South Alabama
Department of Physical Therapy
College of Applied Health Professions, Mobile, AL 36688
(334) 434-3575
Samford University
Department of Physical Therapy
Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229-2011
(205) 726-2011
Fast-Track DPT Program
Alabama State University
Department of Physical Therapy
915 S Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
Faulkner University
Department of Physical Therapy
53454 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-5820
Education Required
Baccalaureate degree
Admission Test
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Educational Testing Services
P.O. Box 6014
Princeton, NJ 08541-6014
KIRA Assessment
Series of video and written questions that will take the place of in-person interviews.
The assessment is a required score component of your application.
Application Services
Physical Therapist Centralized Service (PTCAS)
3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
(800) 999-2782
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3085
(800) 999-2782
*In addition to the courses listed, one must also take 9 hours of Human Physiology.
Degree/Major
Any major is acceptable as long as you meet the minimal entrance requirements.
Admission Test
Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
Application Services
Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements in the United States and Canada
Marcia James Sawyer
Betz Publishing Company, Inc.
P.O. Box 34631
Bethesda, MD 20817
(800) 634-4365
(301) 340-0030
Committee on Admissions
College of Veterinary Medicine
217 Goodwin Center
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849
Tuskegee University
School of Veterinary Medicine
Tuskegee, AL 36088
(205) 727-8460
Association of American Veterinary Colleges
1023 15th St. N.W., Third Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 371-9195
Resource Materials
The accrediting agency for Schools and Colleges of Veterinary Medicine in the United
States is the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA-COE)
Strategy for Success
National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions
P.O. Box 5017-A
Champaign, IL 61825-5017
(217) 333-0090
Troy University and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday afternoon that will guarantee TROY students who meet the criteria an interview for admission consideration into ACOM. The MOU allows any TROY student that scores a 498 or higher on the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and has a 3.0 GPA to be given priority status. Priority interview status allows applicants an earlier interview date compared to the normal applicant pool.
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