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Biology Major: Pre-Medical Professions Track
Navigating the path to a medical career begins here. We'll get you on the right track.
Within our biology major, we offer a pre-medical professions track designed for students aspiring to pursue professional schools in fields such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine.
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota provides a comprehensive biology major that examines our living world, covering subjects ranging from cellular and molecular biology to anatomy and physiology. Within this track, you’ll explore specialized courses required for the Medical College Admission Test, including psychology, physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
Our faculty in the biology department is dedicated to nurturing your academic and professional development, preparing you for post-baccalaureate pursuits across multiple disciplines. Many of our graduates have found the support from our faculty and their undergraduate education has prepared them for the rigors of graduate-level programs.
Saint Mary’s is deeply grounded in its Lasalian Catholic heritage, with our mission being to empower you to be a positive force in the world. Our graduates are committed to entering the medical field as skilled and knowledgeable professionals, serving with compassion.
Upon graduation from Saint Mary’s, you’ll also carry the confidence to make an impact on the lives you serve. We’re excited about guiding you on your journey toward professional school and your future career. Get ready to be challenged and inspired in ways you never imagined.
Embark on your journey at Saint Mary’s — and see the difference you can make in the world.
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Program Highlights
- Gain practical learning opportunities through hands-on laboratory work studying human genetics, cell biology, and physiology. Our state-of-the-art Aquinas Hall provides a place where innovation is cultivated with a hands-on approach combined with practical learning and research in classrooms.
- Diversify yourself and leverage your professional school goals by adding a minor in Spanish, psychology, or health humanities.
- Discover the world with study abroad opportunities, from short-term to summer programs. Immerse yourself in the Spanish language and culture of places like Spain, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and many more.
- Get involved outside of the classroom and lab. Join our Biology Club or Future Health Professionals Club to meet others who share your passions.
- Stand out in your field like many of our graduates who gained admission and enrolled in programs at locally and nationally renowned schools including:
- Creighton University
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- University of North Dakota
- University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
- University of Minnesota Medical School
What You'll Learn
- Fundamental understanding of cellular and molecular biology
- Basic knowledge of general and organic chemistry
- Key concepts of biostatistics, genetics, and physiology
- Essential understanding of independent laboratory research and effective presentation skills
- Consideration of ethical dimensions in the medical professions
- Exemplify ethical leadership and effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
Baseball Player-Turned-Researcher Shines in Sports Medicine
Explore the twist in Brandon Merfeld’s life post-high school injury, steering him away from surgery and into a passion for sports medicine. Now a sophomore at Saint Mary’s University, Merfeld seamlessly balances baseball with a budding career in research. Under Dr. Andrew Jagim’s mentorship, he not only presented groundbreaking research on firefighters’ daily activity and sleep but is now delving into the impact of early morning workouts on Division III athletes’ sleep. A tale of resilience, mentorship, and pursuit of excellence on and off the field.
Admissions
Your journey towards a brighter future starts here. Whether you’re a high school graduate starting your college search — or a transfer student eager to find the perfect fit — Saint Mary’s is committed to helping you find your place in the world.
Course Catalog
Careers that look to the future.
By starting your journey at Saint Mary's, you'll be ready to pursue professional school so you can move forward on your chosen career path and fulfill your true professional potential. Learn more about employment outcomes here.
Medical Doctor
$229,300 per year*Dentist
$159,530 per year*Pharmacist
$132,750 per year*Veterinarian
$103,260 per year*Chiropractor
$75,380 per year*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Physicians and Surgeons at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physicians-and-surgeons.htm (visited Nov. 6, 2023).
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Physicians and Surgeons at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dentists.htm (visited Nov. 6, 2023).
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Physicians and Surgeons at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/veterinarians.htm (visited Nov. 6, 2023).
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Physicians and Surgeons at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/pharmacists.htm (visited Nov. 6, 2023).
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Physicians and Surgeons at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/chiropractors.htm (visited Nov. 6, 2023).