Medical School
So you think you want to be a Doctor? Bridgewater College has an excellent pre-medical preparation program. The percentage of our applicants that get into Medical School has always been very high. But, to become a Doctor, it takes a lot of work, much persistence, and a commitment which must be total.
Virginia Medical School Links:
Other Virginia Links:
Schools of Physical Therapy in Virginia:
Other Links (Annotated):
- AMCAS - This is the where the application process starts. Medical Schools require this as a preliminary application. You submit the application to AMCAS, and they will forward it to the Medical Schools you list. Then, the Medical Schools will send you a secondary application for admission into their respective school.
- AAMC - Medical education alphabetical listing of Medical Schools
- MCAT - this is the test you must take as a part of the process of applying to most Medical Schools. The score on this test is weighed as one of the factors under consideration for Admission.
Graduate School
Biology Careers
A significant number of our graduates move into the job market immediately upon graduation. While some of them will move back into post-graduate education, most of them will remain in their respect career jobs. A career as a biologist without further training or education is quite possible.
- Environmental Careers Organization
- Careers in the Natural Sciences
- Marine Science Careers
- Careers in Biology
- Careers in Environmental Science
- Careers in Botany
- Careers in the Biological Sciences
- Horticulture and Landscape Design Career Guide
- Career Options for Botany Majors
- Careers in Zoology
- SICB Careers in Biology
- Salaries and Careers
- BIOSIS Careers in Zoology
- Quintessential Careers
- Animals/Wildlife Careers
Medical Technology Careers
Medical Technology is a career that many of our graduates have pursued. Look at the information about this "major" under Programs. What follows are some links that relate to careers that could come out of this kind of a preparation. Typically, the Medical Technologist is part of the team of Heath professionals in all hospitals and Medical centers. They perform routine tests required by physicians to help in diagnosis.
Veterinary Medicine Careers
Those interested in Veterinary Medicine should be in touch with Dr. Mike Hensley, who is an excellent advisor on this particular career. The preparation for Vet School, in so far as course work is concerned, is the same as the "pre-med" curriculum. You would want to add some specific courses that might be helpful, as well as be sure you are in touch with what the Vet Schools are requiring in terms of voluntarism, internships, etc.
Schools of Veterinary Medicine:
The following links are helpful:
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