Pre-Professional

Pre-Professional Advising

Our pre-professional advising services provide guidance to students interested in applying to professional schools in the following fields:

Pre-Athletic Training

  • Undergraduate Degree — Most programs require students to have a bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, biology or a related area.
  • Prerequisite Coursework — Every program will differ in the prerequisite coursework required. Common prerequisites include Nutrition, Exercise Physiology, Biology, Human Physiology, Human Anatomy, Chemistry, Physics, and General Psychology.
  • Application SystemAthletic Training Centralized Application System
  • List of Programs — Search accredited Athletic Training programs through the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
  • Professional OrganizationsNational Athletic Trainers' Association
  • U of A Student Organization — Register to join the Arkansas Athletic Training Student Association Registered Student Organization through HogSync.
  • Additional Resources — Current University of Arkansas students can access the Pre-Athletic Training (Sharepoint) for additional information. Learn more about the University of Arkansas Athletic Training Program.

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Physican Assistant

Interested in Other Pre-professional Health Programs?

  • Pre-Medical — The University of Arkansas Liebolt Premedical Program has a variety of resources and advisors. Register to join the Pre-Med Hogs Registered Student Organization through HogSync. Current University of Arkansas students can visit the Pre-Medical Program (Sharepoint) for additional information.
  • Pre-DentistryDr. Kathleen Paul is the pre-dental advisor on campus. You should reach out to her as soon as you become interested in a career in dentistry. She maintains a very useful website. Register to join the Pre-Dental Society Registered Student Organization through HogSync. Current University of Arkansas students can visit the Pre-Dentistry (Sharepoint) for additional information.
  • Pre-PharmacyDr. Lorraine Brewer is the pre-pharmacy advisor on campus. Register to join the Pre-Pharmacy Society Registered Student Organization through HogSync. Current University of Arkansas students can visit the Pre-Pharmacy (Sharepoint) for additional information.
  • Pre-OptometryDr. Shane Barker is the pre-optometry advisor on campus. Register to join the Pre-Optometry Club Registered Student Organization through HogSync. Current University of Arkansas students can visit the Pre-Optometry (Sharepoint) for additional information.
  • Pre-Veterinary — Visit the Bumpers Animal Science Department vet school information page. Register to join the Pre-Vet Club Registered Student Organization through HogSync.