Saint Louis University’s degree in investigative and medical sciences is for students considering a variety of career paths in health sciences. Offered through the Doisy College of Health Sciences, the program is designed mainly as a preparatory degree for post-baccalaureate studies, especially medical school.
Students majoring in investigative and medical science can select from several curriculum
tracks that include pre-med and pre-physician assistant options. The program requires
a minimum of 120 credit hours for degree completion and features a core of liberal
arts courses complemented by strong basic science and medical courses.
You’ll additionally choose a minimum of 24 credit hours in a track that matches your
professional goals. These hours may be applied to a minor or certificate, such as
biology, health care ethics or health information management, or to a second bachelor’s
degree in a major such as forensic science.
You’ll also have the opportunity to conduct research and produce projects and papers for publication and presentation at professional conferences.
The majority of graduates continue on to post-baccalaureate study, including medical,
dental, veterinary and pharmaceutical schools, graduate schools and forensic science
programs.
Graduates can also find work as biotechnology technicians, pharmaceutical research
associates and as pharmaceutical technical or sales representatives.
SLU’s investigative and medical sciences faculty are certified laboratory scientists who are nationally recognized within their profession and dedicated to developing competent graduates who are responsive to the needs of society.
Saint Louis University takes pride in being one of Barron's Best Buys in College Education
and Kiplinger's Best Values in Private Colleges.
For information regarding the upcoming academic year’s tuition rate, fees and financial
aid, visit SLU Financial Services.
Admission criteria include a minimum GPA of 3.0 in high school chemistry, biology, mathematics and English; four years of high school math and English, with some physics recommended; and a minimum ACT score of 20 in each subsection (or equivalent SAT score) in each area. The average GPA of admitted students is 3.6 on a 4.0 scale and the average ACT score is a 28.
Students in the program benefit from learning diagnostic lab medicine before going on to medical school.