The College of Podiatric Medicine at Kent State is one of only nine podiatric colleges in the United States. The college provides state-of-the art facilities for education, research, and patient care.
If you’d like to work in healthcare, but earned a degree in a non-science field, the Pre-Health Post-Undergraduate Certificate is for you.
You can major in whatever you enjoy and excel in. What matters most is that you complete the prerequisite classes that health professional schools require.
- Need-based academic scholarships
- Application fee assistance
- Reduced test-prep fees for entrance exams
When Michael Bugary looks at his first published book, The Disease of Me, he still feels a little surprised. “I was reading the final edit and thought, ‘Who wrote this?’” he said with a laugh.But behind that humor is a long road through sports injuries, cancer treatment, addiction, recovery and rebuilding his life. Today, the Kent State University at Ashtabula graduate is a motivational speaker, author and mentor. His book tells the story of how he learned to face his past, take responsibility for his actions and build a sense of self‑worth that doesn’t depend on other people’s approval....
- Early Assurance programs with reserved seats at select professional schools
- 3+4 Pharmacy Agreement to enter the profession one year early
- Partnerships with NEOMED, LECOM and Kent State's College of Podiatric Medicine
- Undergraduate research opportunities with faculty mentors
- Brain Health and Healthy Communities Research Institutes
- One-on-one advising tailored to your goals
- Customized course planning to ensure that you meet graduate school requirements.
There are a number of ways to become involved in the growing field of healthcare. If you are uncertain of what area you would like to work in, The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists many job titles along with the basic job requirements, required education, and medial salary.
Honestly assess what you would like to accomplish in your professional life should you enter the health care field. Also, consider your strengths and interests. Do you want to:
Major in whatever you enjoy and excel in! Though the majority of health professional schools will specify the coursework required for admission, most schools do not identify a preferred undergraduate major. Visit our “Choose a Major” page to learn more.
