{"id":26,"date":"2022-12-21T15:13:02","date_gmt":"2022-12-21T15:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/premedprehealth\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2025-05-29T13:58:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T13:58:51","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/premedprehealth\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Med &amp; Pre-Professional Health at Keene State College"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-126\" src=\"http:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/premedprehealth\/files\/2022\/12\/cover-pic-300x65.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/premedprehealth\/files\/2022\/12\/cover-pic-300x65.png 300w, https:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/premedprehealth\/files\/2022\/12\/cover-pic-1024x223.png 1024w, https:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/premedprehealth\/files\/2022\/12\/cover-pic-768x167.png 768w, https:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/premedprehealth\/files\/2022\/12\/cover-pic-1536x334.png 1536w, https:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/premedprehealth\/files\/2022\/12\/cover-pic-2048x445.png 2048w, https:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/premedprehealth\/files\/2022\/12\/cover-pic-1200x261.png 1200w, https:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/premedprehealth\/files\/2022\/12\/cover-pic-350x76.png 350w, https:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/premedprehealth\/files\/2022\/12\/cover-pic-1100x239.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 85vw, 784px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Your Path to a Health Career Starts Here &#8211; at Keene State College<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Are you passionate about helping others through a career in healthcare? Whether you&#8217;re aiming for medical school or exploring other in-demand health professions like physician assistant, nursing, occupational therapy, dentistry, pharmacy, or chiropractic medicine\u2014Keene State College is here to support your journey.<\/p>\n<p>Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing career sectors in the U.S. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in health-related professions <strong>is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations over the next decade<\/strong>, making this an ideal time to pursue a pre-health or pre-med path.<\/p>\n<p>This site is your guide to planning, preparing, and applying for advanced health professional programs after earning your bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong>Explore Your Path<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/premedprehealth\/majors-and-courses\/\">Majors &amp; Courses for Pre-Health Students<\/a><br \/>\nDiscover the recommended majors and courses that align with your professional health goals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/premedprehealth\/health%20professions\/\">Health Professions Overview<\/a><br \/>\nLearn about different careers in healthcare and the education needed for each.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/premedprehealth\/advising\/\">Academic &amp; Career Advising<\/a><br \/>\nGet expert advising on course selection, career planning, and building a competitive application.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dept.keene.edu\/premedprehealth\/advising\/\">How to Apply to Health Professional Programs<\/a><br \/>\nUnderstand the application process\u2014from exams and letters of recommendation to interviews and timelines.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keene.edu\/academics\/sass\/academic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Academic Support at Keene State<\/a><br \/>\nTake advantage of tutoring, mentoring, and research opportunities to strengthen your academic foundation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong>Why Choose Keene State for Pre-Health?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Personalized advising from faculty who are invested in your success and experienced in helping students gain admission to a wide range of professional health programs.<\/li>\n<li>Flexible academic pathways to suit a variety of health career goals<\/li>\n<li>Research and internship opportunities that build strong resumes and real-world skills<\/li>\n<li>Supportive campus community that nurtures your growth and success<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong>Ready to Start Your Journey?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Connect with a Pre-Health Advisor today and start planning your future in healthcare.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udce9 Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:KSC.AcademicAdvising@keene.edu\">KSC.AcademicAdvising@keene.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keene.edu\/admissions\/\">Apply to Keene State<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Path to a Health Career Starts Here &#8211; at Keene State College Are you passionate about helping others through a career in healthcare? 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