Does UVM have pre-med or pre-dental majors?
UVM, along with most colleges and universities in the United States, does not have a pre-medical major. You can be a premed or predental student, preparing for medical or dental school respectively, and have a major in almost any subject area. Should I major in science? About 50% of all medical school applicants major in one of the biological or physical sciences. A science major is not, by any means, a prerequisite for medical or dental school, and students are discouraged from majoring in science if they are doing so for the sole purpose of increasing their chances for admission. Medical and dental schools are primarily concerned with the overall quality and scope of undergraduate work. The selection of a major should also be made with alternative careers in mind. Follow your true interests and work toward a goal of achieving the academic standing necessary for admission to medical/dental school, which is very competitive. It is practical and appropriate for students to consider shor
