At IWU, Pre-Med is more than a set of prerequisite courses. It's a guided academic pathway, not a standalone major, designed to help you prepare for a future in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, and other healthcare professions.
You'll begin with a shared 12-credit core, then complete additional coursework aligned with your chosen professional path. Along the way, you'll benefit from personalized faculty mentorship, academic support, and a Christ-centered community that encourages you to grow in both knowledge and faith.
Explore Pre-Med StudiesDiscover the coursework available to help you prepare for your intended healthcare profession. Each pathway builds on the 12-credit common core with additional prerequisites specific to your career goals.
Planning your pathway: The credits listed represent additional coursework beyond the common core. Requirements may vary by professional school, so students should work closely with their faculty advisor when planning their studies.
At IWU, studying the natural sciences means more than gaining knowledge—it means discovering your purpose within a Christ-centered community that feels like family. Through hands-on learning, meaningful relationships with faculty, and opportunities to explore God's creation, you'll be challenged to grow academically, personally, and spiritually. Here, you'll find mentors who invest in your success, classmates who become lifelong friends, and a community that encourages you to pursue your calling with confidence.
Bring science to life in spaces designed for exploration, experimentation, and discovery. From hands-on labs to collaborative environments, IWU provides the tools and opportunities to deepen your understanding of the natural world and prepare for your calling.
At IWU, you'll discover the advantages of a close-knit, Christ-centered community combined with meaningful opportunities for scientific exploration. With dedicated faculty mentors, hands-on undergraduate research, and access to advanced learning environments, you'll gain the knowledge, experience, and confidence to pursue your calling in the sciences.
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Explore how IWU’s Division of Natural Sciences combines hands-on learning, meaningful faculty mentorship, and a Christ-centered community to help you discover your purpose and prepare for a future of impact.
Explore how personalized mentorship, hands-on research, and a Christ-centered education prepare you to make a meaningful impact in the biological sciences.
Learn how hands-on laboratory experiences, advanced research opportunities, and faculty mentorship prepare you for careers in science, healthcare, and beyond.
Students benefit from personalized faculty mentorship, small-group learning, and hands-on research opportunities that build confidence, strengthen practical skills, and prepare them for success in graduate studies and industry careers.
Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory courses and faculty-mentored research, using advanced scientific equipment such as GC-MS, HPLC, and FTIR to build practical skills and prepare for future careers.
Graduates are prepared to pursue graduate or professional studies or begin careers in a variety of laboratory, research, and scientific settings.
Discover how fieldwork, faculty-led research, and real-world experiences prepare you to understand and care for God's creation.
Through hands-on learning, research opportunities, and faculty mentorship, students develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue careers in environmental science and research or continue their education in biological and ecological sciences.
Students gain valuable hands-on experience through research, fieldwork, and professional development opportunities that prepare them for graduate studies and careers in the sciences.
Graduates are prepared to pursue careers in industry, education, or research within government, academic, and private-sector organizations. Many also continue their education through graduate studies in biology, environmental science, or environmental policy.
Students gain extensive hands-on experience through environmental science courses, faculty-mentored research, and practical learning opportunities at Wildcat Farm, applying classroom knowledge to real-world environmental challenges.
Explore how IWU combines rigorous science coursework with hands-on clinical training to prepare you for a rewarding career in medical laboratory science.
IWU combines rigorous scientific training with a Christ-centered education and personalized faculty mentorship. Students benefit from a 100% first-choice clinical placement rate and exceptional career outcomes, with nearly all graduates receiving employment offers from their clinical training sites.
IWU’s Medical Technology program combines a strong science foundation with hands-on clinical training, preparing students for professional certification and careers in medical laboratory science.
Graduates are prepared to enter the workforce immediately, with 100% receiving job offers in clinical laboratories upon graduation.
During your fourth year, you'll gain hands-on experience through full-time, supervised clinical rotations at an affiliated hospital. Training covers hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, genetics, and other specialized areas of laboratory science. These immersive experiences provide advanced professional preparation and equip you with the skills needed for a career as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
Note: This program focuses specifically on medical laboratory science and does not include medical imaging.
Take your STEM education beyond the classroom. IWU's STEM Scholar Program connects students with faculty mentors, hands-on research opportunities, and a community of curious, driven learners. Grow as a scientist, develop leadership skills, and put your faith into action through meaningful service experiences.
