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Begin your pre-professional studies in a small, personalised environment at Luther.

Many professional schools require that students complete one or more years of general courses before applying. Transfer agreements between the University of Regina and partner universities allow you to take a pre-defined set of U of R courses required for application to your chosen field.
 
These courses can also be used towards an undergraduate degree. Most professional schools are highly competitive, so it is sensible to have an alternate degree plan. Luther advisors can help you plan for your long-term goals and keep multiple options open.
 
Some courses require specific high school prerequisites. Check with your Luther advisor. 
 
If you plan to attend a university that does not have a U of R transfer agreement, you must contact that institution to determine prerequisite courses.

Agriculture and bioresources (University of Saskatchewan)

Program overview:  There are three options for Bachelor of Science degrees in agriculture. Year 1 of these four-year degrees can be taken at the U of R before transferring.

Requirements for year 1 Bachelor of Science in agriculture:

  • Biology 100 and 101
  • Chemistry 104 and 140
  • Economics 201
  • Mathematics 105 or 110
  • 2 Arts or Fine Arts courses 

Requirements for year 1 Bachelor of Science in agribusiness:

  • Mathematics 105 or 110
  • English 100
  • Economics 201 and 202
  • 2 arts or fine arts courses
  • 2 natural science courses

Requirements for year 1 Bachelor Science in renewable resource management:

  • Biology 100 and 101
  • Chemistry 104
  • Economics 201
  • Mathematics 105 or 110
  • Indigenous  Studies 100
  • Physical geography
  • 2 elective courses

Contact: http://agbio.usask.ca

 

Pre-chiropractic (Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto)

Program overview: Doctor of Chiropractic is a four-year program. Students must complete at least three years of undergraduate university study before applying.

Requirements:  no courses are specified, but students are encouraged to complete biology, organic chemistry, introductory psychology, and at least three arts courses. The following courses fulfill the requirements:

  • Biology 100 and 101
  • Chemistry 104, 140, and 241
  • Psychology 101 or 102
  • three courses from the Faculty of Arts

Contact: www.cmcc.ca

Pre-dentistry (University of Saskatchewan)

Program overview:  Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) is a four-year program. Students must complete at least two years of undergraduate university study before applying.

Requirements: 

  • minimum 75% average in two best years (each year requires 30 credits between September and April)
  • minimum 70% average on specified pre-dentistry courses below
  • Biology 100, 101
  • Chemistry 104, 105, and 140
  • Psychology 101 or 102
  • two Arts courses
  • Dental Aptitude Test (DAT)

Contact:  www.usask.ca/dentistry

 

Pre-law (many Canadian law schools)

Program overview:  Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is a three-year degree program. Students must complete at least two years of undergraduate courses before applying.

Requirements: 

  • no specified courses are required. Students are encouraged to pursue a degree program of their choice.
  • Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score  (http://www.lsac.org/)

Contact:  www.usask.ca/law or any university offering law.

Pre-medicine (University of Saskatchewan)

Program overview: Doctor of Medicine (MD) is a four-year program. Students must complete at least two years of undergraduate university study before applying. 

Requirements: 

  • minimum 78% average in specified prerequisite courses below with no individual prerequisite below 60%
  • prerequisite courses must be completed within five years of application to medical school
    • Biology 100, 101
    • Chemistry 104, 105, 140
    • Biochemistry 220, 221
    • Physics 109, 119
    • English 100, 110
    • 2 Arts courses
  • at least two full years of undergraduate study (30 credit hours from September to April is one full year) with minimum 78% average 
  • *out-of-province applicants have additional requirements;  refer to the U of S website for details.

Contact: www.usask.ca/medicine

 

Pre-nutrition (University of Saskatchewan)

Program overview: Bachelor of Science in nutrition is a four-year degree program. Students must complete at least one year of undergraduate university study before applying. 

Requirements:

  • Minimum 70% average in pre-nutrition courses 
  • Biology 100, 101
  • Chemistry 102, 240
  • English 100 and 110
  • Psychology 101 and 102 or Sociology 100 and 2xx
  • two open electives

Contact: www.usask.ca/pharmacy-nutrition

Pre-optometry (University of Waterloo)

Program overview: Doctor of Optometry (OD) is a four-year degree program. Students must complete at least three years of undergraduate university study before applying. 

Requirements:

  • Biology 100, 101, 205, 220
  • Biochemistry 220
  • Chemistry 104, 105, 140
  • Physics 109 and 119, or 111 and 112
  • Math 105 or 110, and 122
  • English 100 
  • Philosophy 270, 272 or 273
  • Psychology 101 or 102 
  • Kinesiology Health Studies 168, 267 and 268
  • Statistics 160
  • two open electives
  • minimum 75% average
  • Optometry Admissions Test (OAT) (www.opted.org)

Contact: www.optometry.uwaterloo.ca

 

Physical therapy (University of Saskatchewan)

Program overview: Master of Physical Therapy is a two-year program.  

Requirements:

  • Completion of a four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline
  • Must satisfy residency requirements

Specified prerequisite courses:

  • Human Anatomy (KHS 168)
  • Human Physiology  (KHS 267 and 268)
  • Statistics 100 and 200

Contact:  www.medicine.usask.ca/pt/

 

Pre-pharmacy (University of Saskatchewan)

Program overview: Bachelor of Science in pharmacy is a four-year degree program. Students must complete at least one year of undergraduate university study before applying. 

Requirements:

  • Minimum 70% average in pre-pharmacy courses 
  • Biology 100, 101
  • Chemistry 102, 240
  • English 100 and 110 or French 201 and 202
  • two courses in one of psychology, sociology, indigenous studies or philosophy
  • two Arts or Fine Arts electives

Contact: www.usask.ca/pharmacy-nutrition/

 

Pre-veterinary medicine (University of Saskatchewan)

Program overview: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) is a four-year degree program. Students must take at least two years of undergraduate courses before applying.

Requirements: 

  • minimum 70% average
  • Biochemistry 220, 221
  • Biology 100, 101, 205, 220
  • Chemistry 104, 105, 140, and 210 or 230
  • English 100, 110
  • Mathematics 105 or 110; and Mathematics 111 or Statistics 151
  • Physics 109 and 119 or Physics 111 and 112

Contact: www.usask.ca/wcvm