(Pre-pharmacy, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary)

Interested in pursuing a career as a physician, a pharmacist, a dentist or a veterinarian?

Consider Stark State College’s associate of science pre-medical professional degree as your first step. You’ll get the foundational coursework in the sciences and math required for most pre-medical professional degrees. Our courses are taught by highly credentialed faculty in a small classroom setting, promoting discussions between you and your instructor and you and your peers.

Our laboratory facilities have been ranked as centers of excellence, giving you hands-on experience in today’s lab techniques.

Best of all, most of our courses will transfer to public universities in Ohio.

Stark State College partners with the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) for students interested in becoming a pharmacist. Complete all pre-requisite course work at Stark State and directly apply to the College of Pharmacy at NEOMED. No bachelor’s degree needed. Not only do you get a high quality education, but also strong support and advising from both Stark State and NEOMED.

If you’re interested in a pre-medical degree related to medicine, dentistry, or veterinary, you’re encouraged to contact the university where you plan to complete your bachelor’s degree to determine which electives are best suited for your program.