Pre-Professional Tracks

Information on Academic Requirements for Pre-Professional Preparation

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Students wishing to enter a professional school after completing their work at Mercer University are considered to be on a "pre-professional track".  

General information about each track is listed below. Questions should be directed to Dr. Carol L. Bokros, Coordinator of Pre-Professional Programs on Mercer's Macon campus. 

Students should note that the core science coursework required for most health-related professional schools is offered by the College of Liberal Arts on the Macon campus.


Pre-Dentistry
Students who aspire to become dentists are considered to be on the "pre-dental track".  Students enrolled in Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts who are following a pre-dental track should watch the Pre-Dental Orientation presentation here, then familiarize themselves with the track expectations and requirements detailed in theStudent Handbook for the Pre-Dental Tracks (see menu bar on right).  
Pre-Law

Student Handbooks Pre-Dental Pre-Law Pre-Medical Technology Pre-Medicine Pre-Nursing   Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy    Pre-Physical Therapy  Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary    Pre-Podiatry Contact Us Become a fan on  Facebook! Follow us on  Twitter ! Dr. Carol L. Bokros Academic and Advising Services Located In Penfield Hall (Across from Tarver Library) p: (478) 301-2250 f: (478) 301-2015

Pre-Law
Students who plan to enter the field of law are following the "pre-law track".  Pre-law students are encouraged to take classes in the humanities and arts, the social sciences, and/or the natural sciences as they develop the ability to think critically and creatively and express themselves well.  For more information about preparing for law school, follow the "Pre-Law" link in the menu to the right.   

Pre-Medical Technology
To become a medical technologist, a student must earn a bachelor’s degree in medical technology or earn a degree in one of the life sciences and then obtain specialized training in clinical laboratory sciences.  The Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology degree offered by the College of Liberal Arts requires the completion of 90 hours at the College of Liberal Arts plus completion of any NAACLS-accredited twelve-month program in medical technology.  [Note that Mercer University does not offer such a program currently.]  The required 90 hours of Mercer University credit must include the College of Liberal Arts' general education requirements (excluding the Senior Capstone) plus 16 hours of chemistry (CHM 111, 112, 221, 222), at least 17 hours of biology (BIO 211, 212, 303, and 465), 4 hours of pre-calculus (MAT 133), and 3 hours of statistics (MAT 126).

Pre-Medicine 
Students who aspire to become physicians are considered to be on one of the "pre-medical tracks".  Students enrolled in Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts who are following a pre-medical track should watch the Pre-Med Orientation presentation here, then familiarize themselves with the track expectations and requirements detailed in theStudent Handbook for the Pre-Medical Tracks (see menu bar on right).   

Pre-Nursing  
Students at Mercer's College of Liberal Arts who aspire to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mercer's Georgia Baptist College of Nursing (or at any other nursing school) are considered to be on the "pre-nursing track".  Students on the pre-nursing track at the College of Liberal Arts must familiarize themselves with the track expectations and requirements detailed in the Student Handbook for the Pre-Nursing Tracks (see links at right) and are encouraged to obtain track-specific advising from the pre-professional advisor.   

Students may also prepare for the GBCN's program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Mercer's College of Continuing and Professional Studies , which offers classes at many of Mercer's satellite campuses around Georgia.

Pre-Occupational Therapy  
To become a licensed occupational therapist, a person must earn a master's degree or higher from an accredited occupational therapy program and pass their home state’s licensure examination. Because of the similarities in the pre-occupational therapy and pre-physical therapy tracks, students wishing to pursue a graduate degree in occupational therapy may consult the Student Handbook for the Occupational Therapy Track (follow the link to the right).

Pre-Optometry
Students who aspire to become optometrists are considered to be on the pre-optometry option of the "pre-medical track".  Students enrolled in Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts who are following a pre-optometry track must familiarize themselves with the track expectations and requirements detailed in the Student Handbook for the Pre-Medical Tracks (see menu bar on right) are encouraged to obtain track-specific advising from the pre-professional advisor in the Office of Academic and Advising Services.

Pre-Pharmacy 
Students who aspire to become pharmacists are considered to be on one of the "pre-pharmacy tracks".  Students enrolled in Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts who are following a pre-pharmacy track must familiarize themselves with the track options and requirements detailed in the Student Handbook for the Pre-Pharmacy Tracks (see menu bar on right) and are encouraged to obtain track-specific advising from the pre-professional advisor in the Office of Academic and Advising Services.

Pre-Physician Assistant  
Students who aspire to become physician assistants are considered to be on the "pre-physician assistant track".  Students enrolled in Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts who are following a pre-PA track must familiarize themselves with the track expectations and requirements detailed in the Student Handbook for the Pre-Physician Assistant Track (see menu bar on right) and are encouraged to obtain track-specific advising from the pre-professional advisor in the Office of Academic and Advising Services. 

Pre-Physical Therapy
To become a licensed physical therapist, a person must earn a graduate degree (a master's degree or a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree) from an accredited physical therapy program and pass a national licensure examination.  Thus, a student who intends to become a physical therapist should plan to earn a bachelor's degree in order to be eligible to enroll in a graduate program. Students enrolled in Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts who are following the pre-PT track must familiarize themselves with the track expectations and requirements detailed in the Student Handbook for the Pre-Physical Therapy Track (see menu bar on right) and are encouraged to obtain track-specific advising from the pre-professional advisor in the Office of Academic and Advising Services.

Pre-Podiatry
Students who aspire to become podiatrists are considered to be on the pre-podiatry option of the "pre-medical track".  Students enrolled in Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts who are following a pre-podiatry track must familiarize themselves with the track expectations and requirements detailed in the Student Handbook for the Pre-Medical Tracks (see menu bar on right) and are encouraged to obtain track-specific advising from the pre-professional advisor in the Office of Academic and Advising Services.  

Pre-Veterinary
Students who aspire to become veterinarians are considered to be on the "pre-veterinary track".  Students enrolled in Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts who are following a pre-veterinary track must familiarize themselves with the track expectations and requirements detailed in the Student Handbook for the Pre-Veterinary Track (see menu bar on right) and are encouraged to obtain track-specific advising from the pre-professional advisor in the Office of Academic and Advising Services.