Prepare for Your Career with Our Pre-Professional Pathways
Explore our pre-professional pathways to gain the skills and knowledge you need for a successful career in fields like medicine, law, pharmacy, dentistry and more!
Why Choose Pre-Professional Pathways at Luther College?
You can register in University of Regina pre-professional pathways as a Luther student and enjoy all the supports offered by both the U of R and Luther. Our advisors will help you select classes and stay on track with exams and timelines to meet the admission requirements of your pathway. Not only have many Luther students been successful in their applications to professional schools, but they also found that Luther’s personalized one-on-one advising, extra scholarships, small class sizes, and the English-Science and Crime & Justice Bundles were beneficial to achieving their goals.
Scholarships & Awards for Pre-Professional Pathways Students
As a Luther student, you qualify for exclusive Luther scholarships and awards—plus all the scholarships and awards offered by the University of Regina. Opportunities include our $900 Pre-Professional Entrance Scholarship, as well as entrance scholarships for high school and mature students, and more!
Unique Academic Opportunities at Luther
Crime & Justice Course Bundle
For students looking at careers in psychology, law, and the justice system, or for anyone who loves true crime stories.
An English class that focuses on crime stories and justice themes.
Learn to write with clarity, precision, and effectiveness – important skills for lawyers, psychologists, and more.
A great fit for students interested in the new Certificate in Forensic Psychology.
Includes a smaller Psychology class to get you started on the right track.
Study in a group of 30 students all taking the same classes.
English-Science Course Bundle
For pre-professional health sciences students, or if you love science.
An English class that focuses on scientific themes and technical writing.
A package of courses to prepare for a variety of pre-professional entrance exams.
Runs two semesters (Fall & Winter) and includes required BIO, CHEM and ENGL.
Includes a smaller Biology class to get you started on the right track.
Study in a group of 36 students all taking the same classes and labs together.
Programs Include:
Pre-Chiropractic Medicine
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Nutrition
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Pre-Professional Pathways Details
Chiropractic
Students can complete the qualifying university requirements for the Chiropractic program at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). Students are required to complete a minimum of three years (90 credit hours) of undergraduate university study in any discipline prior to admission to the Chiropractic program. Although there are no specific required courses, CMCC does recommend courses in specific subject areas. The Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) at the CMCC is a four year program following admission. The CMCC welcomes applications from Canadian and international students. The courses completed at the University of Regina as part of this program can be used toward a variety of degree programs at the University of Regina.
Dentistry
Students can complete the pre-dentistry requirements for the College of Dentistry at the University of Saskatchewan at the University of Regina. Students are eligible to apply to the College of Dentistry after three academic years, and must take a full course load from September to April each year (five courses per semester). Specific courses are required. All applicants must take the Dental Aptitude Test administered by the Canadian Dental Association. Pre-dentistry courses completed at the University of Regina can be used toward a variety of programs at the University of Regina.
Law
The Pre-Law program allows you to meet the course requirements for Law School admission to the University of Saskatchewan. Students are required to take 60 credit hours of courses, the equivalent to two years of full time University courses before being eligible to apply. The University of Regina’s small classes and student to professor ratio make this the ideal school to take your Pre-Law courses.
Medicine
Students can complete the pre-medicine requirements for the medicine program at the University of Saskatchewan at the University of Regina. Students must complete any four-year bachelor degree within five years to be eligible to apply to the College of Medicine. Specific courses are recommended for MCAT preparation, and an Indigenous studies course is also required. All applicants must write the MCAT for admission.
Students looking to apply to medical schools other than the U of S are able to complete their pre-med requirements here, but should check the various Medical Schools for their particular admission requirements. These students are welcome to consult with our advisors to ensure they get everything they need. Pre-medicine courses completed at the University of Regina can be used toward a variety of programs at the University of Regina.
Nutrition
Students can complete the pre-nutrition requirements for the Nutrition program at the University of Saskatchewan at the University of Regina. Students are eligible to apply to the Nutrition program after completion of 30 credits hours of specific course requirements. Pre-nutrition courses completed at the University of Regina can be used toward a variety of programs at the University of Regina.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy is a Master of Science program at the University of Alberta. Applicants are eligible to apply after completing a four-year bachelor degree in any discipline. Specific prerequisite courses are required, and courses that are more than 10 years old will not be accepted.
Optometry
Students can complete the pre-optometry requirements for the Optometry program at the University of Waterloo through the Faculty of Science at the University of Regina. Students are eligible to apply to the University of Waterloo after three years of specified pre-optometry courses, and must take a full course load from September to April each year (five courses per semester). Pre-optometry courses completed at the University of Regina can be used toward a BSc at the University of Regina.
Pharmacy
At the University of Regina, students can complete the pre-pharmacy requirements for the College of Pharmacy at the University of Saskatchewan. Students are eligible to apply to the University of Saskatchewan after the completion of 60 credit hours of specified courses, and must include 24 credit hours taken in at least one academic year (September to April). Pre-pharmacy courses completed at the University of Regina can be used toward a variety of programs at the University of Regina.
Physical Therapy
The School of Physical Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan has implemented a Master of Physical Therapy program. Applicants are eligible to apply to the School of Physical Therapy after the completion of a four-year bachelor degree in any discipline, with specific focus on the most recent 60 credits hours of academic study . Some specific prerequisite courses are required.
Veterinary Medicine
University of Regina students can complete the admission requirements for the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. Students are eligible to apply to the University of Saskatchewan after the completion of 60 credit hours of required and elective courses, and must include 24 credit hours taken in at least two academic years (September to April). Pre-veterinary courses completed at the University of Regina can be used toward a degree in science at the University of Regina.