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Pre-Professional Programs

Pre-professional programs prepare you for a professional degree after you graduate with a bachelor’s degree from MNU

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We Prepare You

Pre-professional programs are simply undergraduate majors, combined with proper advising, that prepare you for a professional degree after you graduate with a bachelor’s degree from MNU. A pre-professional program is not a major in the traditional sense, it’s a path to follow that usually leads to another degree at the graduate level before you begin your career. An MNU faculty advisor will help you chart your path. Remember, completing a pre-professional program does not guarantee admission to a professional program.

You are responsible for completing all the requirements for the programs that you want to apply to, but your academic advisor is here to help. Advisors are your guide to get where you’re going.

Our professors meet with and mentor students regularly to make sure they’re meeting the prerequisites. They conduct mock interviews twice each year to help prepare students for the graduate and professional program admission process.

MNU has several cooperative programs with graduate-level professional programs. Our latest, with K-State Olathe, allows MNU undergraduates in the sciences to take nine hours of advanced science courses at K-State Olathe toward a bachelor’s degree. These courses may also count as graduate credit toward the M.S. in veterinary biomedical science or Professional Science Master in Applied Biosciences degree if the student is accepted upon undergraduate graduation.

The bottom line? With a little planning, a lot of hard work, and a little help from us, you’ll be on your way to reaching your goals.

You Should Know

Pre-Professional program advising can include:

  • Prerequisite classes
  • Entrance exam coaching
  • Volunteer work advising
  • Application process and requirements
  • Mock entrance interviews

 

Acceptance to any professional program is an extremely competitive and space-limited process. Most MNU students that succeed in the application and interview process get accepted to a professional program upon graduation.

Washington
& MNU

Engineering Dual Degree

K-State
& MNU

Veterinary Biomed or App. Biosciences

Kansas City University
& MNU

DO or DMD

Recent Pre-Professional Program Placements

  • Pennsylvania State PhD in Organic Chemistry program
  • University of Iowa Doctor of Physical Therapy program
  • Northern Arizona University Doctor of Physical Therapy program
  • Avila University Master of Science in Kinesiology program
  • University of St. Mary Doctor of Physical Therapy program
  • University of Kansas Doctor of Pharmacy program
  • University of Kansas Master of Science in Athletic Training
  • Rockhurst University Doctor of Physical Therapy program
 
 

*Don’t see your pre-professional program listed? Ask us! We’re certain we can get you to where you want to go.

**Remember, you can take any major at MNU and still get into a pre-professional program. Some majors might make it easier to get accepted into the pre-professional program of your choice, but it’s really up to you.

Kansas State University and MidAmerica Nazarene University Cooperative Program. Image features a professor giving a lecture in front of a classroom.

Undergraduates at MidAmerica Nazarene University can earn up to nine credit hours toward their bachelor’s degree by taking advanced science courses at K-State Olathe.

These courses may also count as graduate credit toward the K-State M.S. in Veterinary Biomedical Science and Professional Science Master in Applied Biosciences degrees, if the student is accepted to one of these programs after completing their MNU undergraduate degree.

Common Pre-Professional Programs*
Common Careers
MNU Recommended Major(s)**
Faculty Advisor Contact
Actuarial Science
Actuary, Insurance Underwriter, Risk Manager, Analyst
Mathematics
Mark Brown
Athletic Training
Athletic Trainer, Exercise Physiologist
Kinesiology
Chris Crawford
Chiropractic
Chiropractor
Kinesiology
Chris Crawford
Counseling
Counselor
Psychology
Rick Hanson
Dental/Dentistry
Dentist, Orthodontist
Biology
Rion Taylor
Engineering
Biomedical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Computer Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer
Engineering
Jordan Mantha
Law/Pre-Law
Lawyer, Judge
History, Business, Criminal Justice
Todd Hiestand
Medicine/Medical Doctor/Pre-Med
Doctor
Biology, Chemistry, Kinesiology
Rion Taylor
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist (OT)
Kinesiology
Chris Crawford
Optometry
Optometrist, Ophthalmologist
Biology, Chemistry
Rion Taylor
Pharmacy
Pharmacist
Biology, Chemistry
Rion Taylor
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist (PT)
Kinesiology
Chris Crawford
Physician Assistant
Physician’s Assistant (PA)
Biology, Chemistry, Kinesiology
Rion Taylor
Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist, Psychologist
Psychology, Sociology
Rick Hanson
Public Safety
Police Officer, Corrections Officer
Criminal Justice, Sociology
Todd Hiestand
Sports Medicine
Athletic Trainer, Exercise Physiologist
Biology, Physiology
Chris Crawford
Social Work
Social Worker
Sociology
Alan Young
Veterinary Science
Veterinarian
Biology, Chemistry
Jill Speicher

Navigate Your Admissions Journey

Find the program that’s right for you. Talk to your MNU team to customize your journey.

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & K-State Cooperative Program:

  • Exposure to graduate-level courses not offered at MNU
  • Opportunity for an accelerated pathway for a master’s degree from K-State Olathe
  • Access to additional professional development resources offered through K-State

To qualify for program entry at MNU students must:

  • Be a junior or senior at MidAmerica Nazarene University
  • Be majoring in biology or similar field
  • Maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher
  • Have the recommendation of MNU faculty

To qualify for program entry at K-State students must:

  • Complete a minimum of 75 hours of undergraduate degree prior to applying for program
  • Complete a minimum of 90 hours of undergraduate degree prior to attending K-State classes
  • Provide a short essay detailing why the student wants to participate in the advanced sciences program
  • Complete the application process

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.  For more information visit http://olathe.k-state.edu

For additional information, contact Jill Speicher at jspeicher@totalstoragemagazine.com

University Cooperative Program

Advantages of the MNU & Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences partnership program:

  • Students spend 3 years at MNU and 4 years at KCU
  • Requirement for Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is waived
  • Students graduate with a degree from both institutions (B.S. from MNU and D.O. from KCU)
  • The Program is available at both Kansas City and Joplin campuses

To qualify for entry into the program at MNU students must:

  • Enter the program at MNU at the beginning of the freshman year through the application process
  • Have a minimum ACT score of 28
  • Participate in community service
  • Have a dedication to the field of osteopathic medicine
  • Meet regularly with the MNU pre-professional committee

To qualify for program completion at KCU students must:

  • Complete all General Education requirements at MNU
  • Complete a minimum of 99 hours of course work at MNU
  • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.25
  • Maintain a science coursework GPA of 3.5
  • Participate in KCU-Com’s weeklong Summer Learning Enhancement Program
  • Complete the following course with a grade of “C” or higher at MNU:
    • Biological Sciences 12 hours
    • Chemistry 13 hours
    • Biochemistry 3 hours
    • Physics 8 hours
    • English Composition 6 hours

 

Other restrictions and qualifications may apply.

For additional information, contact Rion Taylor at rgtaylor@mnu.ed