At Weber State, there is no required major for pre-medical, pre-law or any of our other pre-professional programs.
Instead, you can major in any discipline we offer, while receiving guidance and support to help tailor your education to fit your professional goals.
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In recent years, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ student acceptance into medical schools (MD and DO programs) has averaged 62%, significantly above the national average.
Picking a Major
While you may choose any major while completing your pre-professional program, an academic advisor can help you narrow your options to gain skills and experience for your career.
Students interested in law school choose among a wide range of major disciplines. Some common majors for pre-law students include:
- Civic advocacy
- Criminal justice
- Philosophy
- Political science
- Sociology
Visit our pre-law advising page for more information.
Students interested in a medical career usually choose from a more specific, yet still wide-ranging, set of majors, including:
- Athletic therapy
- Biochemistry
- Chemistry
- Exercise science
- Foreign languages
- Medical laboratory sciences
- Microbiology
- Psychology
- Sports nutrition
- Zoology
More information about medical-related major options and advising is available through the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke Family Pre-Medical Program, the College of Science Pre-Medical Professional Programs and the College of Education Department of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences.