Do you aspire to be a physician — caring for patients and making a real difference through medicine? Consider a pre-med pathway.
Major in Pre-Medicine
What is Pre-Medicine?
Pre-medicine is your pathway to preparing for medical school while exploring the science of health, healing, and human care. At LSU, you can major in any field while completing medical school prerequisites and gaining meaningful clinical and volunteer experience. With personalized, one-on-one support from LSU’s Pre-Health Advising Office, you’ll prepare for the MCAT, strengthen your application, and take confident steps toward physician jobs and a career dedicated to changing lives.
What You Can Do
An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.
Potential Careers
Physician
Surgeon
Anesthesiologist
Public Health Specialist
Researcher
Medical Resident in Radiology
Medical Educator/Professor
Workplace Settings
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Primary Care Clinics
Surgical & Specialty Practices
Emergency & Trauma Departments
Academic Medical Schools
University Teaching Hospitals
Biomedical Research Laboratories
Public Health Agencies
Community Health Organizations
Medical Residency Programs
Global Health & Humanitarian Settings
Healthcare Policy & Government Offices
BS, Biochemistry with Pre-med Pathway