Pre-Professional Programs
If the career you’re aiming for is one that requires a strong academic base and very specialized training beyond that, Northern is a great option as your pre-professional university. Our programs not only provide a fascinating journey through liberal studies, but also a cohesive plan for the exact courses you’ll need in order to be prepared to continue on to your professional school. You’ll also get attentive personal guidance from an adviser who knows what it takes to gain entrance into these competitive programs.
Advising Departments
- Biology Department
- Chemistry Department
- Health and Human Performance
- Physics Department
- Political Science and Public Administration
- Psychology Department
Numerous Opportunities
Our partnerships may help you along. NMU juniors from disadvantaged backgrounds may be assured of admission to Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine in our Early Assurance Program. Qualifying pre-physician assistant students can get guaranteed interviews with Central Michigan University’s PA program. Plus much more.
Experiential Learning
At Northern, we strongly believe in learning by doing. You’ll work closely with professors in hands-on laboratory work and on real-world-based projects, often using our local environment as a classroom and benefiting from visiting experts in your field.
Added Academic Benefits
Our programs not only provide a fascinating journey through liberal studies, but also a cohesive plan for the exact courses you’ll need in order to be prepared to continue on to your professional school. You’ll also get attentive personal guidance from an adviser who knows what it takes to gain entrance into these competitive programs.