Campbellsville University’s Pre-Professional Programs prepare students for careers
in healthcare, engineering, law, and other professional fields by offering targeted
coursework aligned with graduate and professional school prerequisites, including
preparation for exams like the MCAT. While these tracks are not standalone majors,
students often pair them with majors such as Biology or Chemistry to meet both University
graduation requirements and the requirements of their intended professional programs,
though successful applicants come from many different academic backgrounds. Campbellsville
University also maintains formal partnership agreements with institutions like the
University of Kentucky College of Medicine and Owensboro Health’s Medical Laboratory
Scientist Program, providing admissions advantages and streamlined degree-completion
pathways. All required coursework is offered on the Campbellsville campus, where students
also receive personalized advising to help them tailor their academic path.
Available Pre‑Professional Tracks
Campbellsville University offers a wide range of pre‑professional tracks, including:
Undergraduate Level
A student takes 2 - 3 years of classes at CU, then finishes elsewhere.
These tracks are not formal majors. Instead, students select a major, often in biology
or chemistry, which align well with graduate program requirements, and pursue tailored
course plans that prepare them for their specific professional goals.
Pre‑Engineering: Complete 2–3 years at CU, then transfer to finish your engineering degree through
agreements with the University of Kentucky or the University of Louisville.
Medical Technology: Pursue a three‑plus‑one program, major in Biology with a Chemistry minor at CU,
then complete a year at Owensboro Health Medical Laboratory Scientist Program to earn
your degree and certification. Learn more at the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences website here.
Pre‑Health Tracks (e.g., Pre‑Medicine, Pre‑Dental, Pre‑Optometry, Pre‑Pharmacy, Pre‑Physical Therapy,
Pre‑Veterinary): Coursework aligns with the requirements for graduate programs and
standardized exams like the MCAT. In some cases, CU graduates receive admissions preference
through established agreements, for example, the University of Kentucky College of
Medicine Early Assurance Program for Pre‑Medicine.
Pre‑Chiropractic: CU provides advising and course preparation tailored to chiropractic admissions.
Versatile Course Offerings: Nearly all needed coursework is available on the Campbellsville campus.
Advising and Flexibility: Students can major in diverse areas, even non-science fields, like Ballet Performance,
while still preparing for professional programs
Strategic Partnerships: CU has special agreements offering preferred admission or streamlined transition
with programs in medicine, pharmacy, engineering, veterinary medicine, and more.
Broad Preparation: Because admission requirements vary across institutions (e.g., some medical schools
require Calculus or Statistics, others don't), CU’s flexible, advisor-supported approach
helps you tailor your academic plan.
Discuss your goals with the Division of Natural Science or Academic Advising to design
a course plan that supports your path to law, engineering, or graduate health professions.
Personalized advising helps ensure you meet prerequisites and stay competitive through
every stage of your academic journey.