Health Professions Advising Program

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences offers a wealth of opportunities to students interested in pursuing a career in the health professions, as does the College of Nursing. There are many majors, programs and curricula that will prepare students academically. Villanova also offers combined degree programs in:

• Dental Medicine
• Medicine
• Occupational Therapy
• Optometry
• Physical Therapy

These programs provide conditional acceptance to a health professions program as an entering freshman.

Pursuing a Degree

The degree required to pursue a career in the health professions can be as varied as the health professions themselves. An Economics major can become a Dentist and a History major can become a Geneticist! How? Careful selection of science and elective courses will allow you to complete the required prerequisite classes so that you will be prepared for post graduate work.

It is critical that you speak with the Health Professions Advisor at 610-519-4833 or hpa@villanova.edu as soon as you have determined your interest. It is also critical that you take a science and related lab course during your freshman year. Your academic advisor will work closely with you in the selection of your courses.