Pursue a pre-professional program in law, medicine, or the health sciences. Gain the prerequisites and specialized skills necessary to excel in grad school and beyond.
Whether your dream career is in law, medicine, or healthcare, Widener's pre-professional programs will give you a head start on accomplishing your goal. Along the way, experienced faculty, dedicated advisors, and driven peers will help you prepare for graduate school and professional success.
How it works
Let us know you're interested.
To enter the physical or occupational therapy or medical imaging pathways, indicate your interest in your admission application.
To enroll in any of our other pathways, speak to your academic advisor about your plans during your first meeting.
Complete the coursework required to enter your graduate program of choice. Your advisor will ensure you take all the necessary prerequisites, easing your transition to advanced study and giving you a solid foundation of specialized knowledge.
Unlock preferred admission to Widener’s doctoral programs in physical and occupational therapy and our two law schools. Depending on your program, you can also choose to begin taking graduate-level classes as early as your junior year, saving time and money—and allowing you to start your career sooner.
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Prepare for the rigor of dental school by shadowing Widener alumni who are already there.
Volunteer in nearby dental facilities, where you'll connect with experienced practitioners. As you build your network, you'll understand what it takes to thrive as a student and professional.
Collaborate with faculty in advanced research facilities.
Join the Pre-Law Society, where you'll connect with attorneys, LSAT preparation specialists, and representatives from Widener's law schools including admissions professionals and law faculty who routinely conduct mock classes.
Prepare for the rigor of medical school and preview the experience by shadowing Widener alumni who are already there.
Apply to join our Medical Scholars Program, designed for students interested in the primary care areas of family practice, general internal medicine, or general pediatrics.
Select students also participate in an immersive, hospital-affiliated, medical school-like experience that involves shadowing physicians at hospitals and practices in the Philadelphia-area and its suburbs.
When you complete the pre-medical imaging pathway, you'll earn an associate's degree—the gateway to gaining the credentials you'll need to land advanced roles performing X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs, CT scans, or other imaging techniques.
Unlike most associate's degree programs, you'll have the opportunity to live on campus and enjoy the full Widener experience.
Unlike the other pre-professional pathways, pre-medical imaging will be your major, allowing you to focus on developing the foundational skills you'll use throughout your career.
Upon graduation, you'll have the prerequisites necessary to continue your education by applying to our radiologic technology and diagnostic medical sonography programs
Select students can enroll the accelerated 3+3 program, in which you'll start taking doctoral classes during your senior year of undergrad.
Whether you pursue the 3+3 program or the traditional pathway, you'll access preferred admission to Widener's competitive pre-occupational therapy doctorate program.
Join clubs and organizations on and off campus to expand your network, including the Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity and many more.
Select students can enroll the accelerated 3+3 program, in which you'll start taking doctoral classes during your senior year of undergrad.
Whether you pursue the 3+3 program or the traditional pathway, you'll access preferred admission to Widener's competitive pre-physical therapy doctorate program.
Preview your future profession through clinical education experiences under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You'll also have the opportunity to serve as a receptionist in Widener's on-campus Chester Community Clinic.
Prepare for the rigor of pharmacy school by shadowing Widener alumni who are already there.
Volunteer in nearby pharmaceutical facilities, where you'll connect with experienced practitioners. As you build your network, you'll understand what it takes to thrive as a student and professional.
Collaborate with faculty in advanced research facilities.
Prepare for the rigor of veterinary school by shadowing Widener alumni who are already there.
Volunteer at local veterinary facilities, where you'll connect with experienced practitioners. As you build your network, you'll understand what it takes to thrive as a student and professional.
Collaborate with faculty in advanced research facilities.
Reserve a Spot in Our Law & Health Sciences Grad Programs
Make the path to career success a straight shot—unlock preferred admission to Widener's doctoral programs in physical and occupational therapy and our two law schools. Depending on your program, you can also choose to take graduate-level classes as early as your junior year, saving time and money.
Preview Your Future Profession
By developing skills and knowledge most students don't learn until graduate school, you'll have the head start you need to hit the ground running after undergrad. You'll also have opportunities to connect with local practitioners, offering invaluable insight into what the career is really like.
Experience Mentorship & Support From Day One
Expert faculty and industry insiders will serve as your personalized guides throughout your Widener journey. Engage in mock interviews and grad-school application review with academic and career advisors; seek advice from our vast network of alumni; and ease your overall college transition with support from your Personal Student Success Team.
