• Small class sizes
• Professors who mentor 
• An environment that fosters personal growth, reflection about values
• Academic rigor
• A liberal arts approach that recognizes the need for social sciences as well as life and physical sciences to succeed in health programs
• Cross-cultural study (required for all EMU students); PPHS students have benefited particularly from the internships available at our Washington Community Scholars’ Center in D.C.
• MCAT prep course
• Cadaver-based anatomy course

Who is a PPHS student? Anyone who pursues a program of study to prepare for further study and a career in health sciences, such as:

• Pre-Medicine
• Pre- Osteopathic Medicine
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Physician Assistant
• Pre-Dental
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Veterinary Science
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Surgical Assistant
• Pre-Radiology
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Podiatry

• PPHS students who major in Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry will collaborate on research with faculty. Examples of recent and current research include: the biology of aging; the impacts of high salt, high sugar diet on hypertension in rats; cortisol- stress.
• Life Science Practicum course ; a semester-long shadowing opportunity with a health professional in your area of interest
• Financial support for clinical experiences through the CT Assist Health Experiential Learning Program
• Financial support for student- driven research projects
• State-of-the-art facilities for biology and chemistry research
• Suter Science Seminars provide opportunity for engagement with leaders in various health fields.
• Student-led Pre-Professional Health Sciences club; resourcing and networking opportunities, activities such as Cookies & Cadavers (not at the same time!)

There is a shortage of health care professionals in most areas. The U.S. Department of Labor projects a growth of more than 25% in the health care industry.

•  Over the past 15 years, 83% of those who completed EMU's pre-medical program and applied to medical school were accepted.
• Over the past 10 years, students who completed EMU's Pre-Professional Health Sciences program enjoyed a 100% acceptance rate to physical therapy schools and a 92% acceptance rate to physician's assistant programs.

 

EMU has articulation agreements with several schools to accelerate the application process for highly qualified students who meet the requirements of a specific program:

• Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Mary Baldwin University’s Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences

 

Medical schools to which our students have been accepted

 

Physical therapy schools to which our students have been accepted since 2011 :

• Marymount University
• University of St. Augustine
• Hampton University
• Duke University
• Virginia Commonwealth University
• Temple University
• Southwest Baptist University
• University of Mount Union

Dental schools to which our students have been accepted since 2011:

• University of Pittsburgh
• Temple University
• Virginia Commonwealth University

PA (Physician Assistant) schools to which our students have been accepted since 2011:

• Shenandoah University
• University of Oklahoma, Tulsa
• Murphy Deming (at Mary Baldwin)
• Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
• James Madison University
• St. Catherine University
• Travecca Nazarene University
• Jefferson College of Health Sciences
• Alderson Broaddus

• Nearly 100% of undergrads receive financial aid
• The average assistance package is over $30,000
• Over $14 million in aid was awarded by EMU in 2017-18

Financial aid packages often include:

• grants and scholarships
• work-study positions
• loan opportunities

Learn more by contacting  EMU's Financial Assistance Office or checking out our cost of attendance calculator.