Thinking of a career in medicine or health? UC Merced students have a variety of resources available!
Many students attend UC Merced for their pre-medical preparation and the University offers many services detailed on the Undergraduate Resources page. Students can also find a clear description of the pathway to medical school here in the Pre-Med Pathway section which includes: classes you should take to prepare; information about job-shadowing and research opportunities; where to get counseling at the University; admissions requirements and exams to get into medical school; and ways to pay for your medical education.
Undergraduate Studies
UC Merced offers a wide variety of majors and minors related to different areas of health. Some of these areas of studies include:
Please visit the UC Merced Undergraduate Division to learn more about the majors and minors offered at UC Merced.
Graduate Education
There are a number of postgraduate opportunities available at UC Merced from Masters programs to PhD (Doctoral) programs with emphases on all facets of health.
Such opportunities include (but are not limited to):
Please visit UC Merced Graduate Division for more detailed information.