Diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. Surgeons operate on patients to treat injuries. Programs are typically 4 years of medical school, and, depending on the specialty, 3 to 7 years in residency programs.
For instructions on how to complete the Medical College Application, please proceed to the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS).
The MCAT is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess your problem solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of natural, behavioral, and social science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine.
Chiropractors care for patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients' health concerns, such as back and neck pain.
Diagnose and treat problems with patients’ teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth; provide advice and instruction on taking care of the teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health. Programs are 4 years.
For instructions on how to complete the Dental School Application, please proceed to the Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (ADEA AADSAS).
The DAT is designed to measure general academic ability, comprehension of scientific information, and perceptual ability.
Treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities; help these patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. Programs are 2-2.5 years with 3.5-3.67 Average GPAs. PT vs. OT?
For instructions on how to complete the Medical College Application, please proceed to the Centralized Application Service For Occupational Therapy Programs.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Required by most Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant & Veterinary Medicine programs.
The GRE revised General Test features questions that measure your analytical writing, verbal and quantitative reasoning.
About the GRE revised General Test
UNCW Office of Continuing and Professional Education GRE Prep Course
UNCW Test Prep is here to help you learn about the GRE revised General Test and to give you the skills and tools you need to maximize your potential. Our updated, comprehensive program covers each of the three main sections of the GRE revised General exam—Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. We will walk you through each section and prepare you for all of the question types you are likely to encounter on test day.
Optometrists assess patients' eyes to identify vision defects, diseases, and injuries. Their duties include maintaining medical files, evaluating eye defects, recording treatment plans, and performing eye inspections. Candidates must have a license from the state in which they wish to practice.
Diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. Surgeons operate on patients to treat injuries. Programs are typically 4 years of medical school, and, depending on the specialty, 3 to 7 years in residency programs.
For instructions on how to complete the Medical College Application, please proceed to the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOMAS).
Medical School Admissions Test (MCAT)
The MCAT is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess your problem solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of natural, behavioral, and social science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine.
Pharmacists dispense prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. They also may conduct health and wellness screenings, provide immunizations, oversee the medications given to patients, and provide advice on healthy lifestyles.
For instructions on how to complete the Medical College Application, please proceed to the& Pharmacy College Application Services (PharmCAS)
Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
The PCAT measures general academic ability and scientific knowledge necessary for pharmaceutical education.
Help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain; part of the rehabilitation, treatment, and prevention of patients with chronic conditions, illnesses, or injuries. Programs are 3 years with 3.3-3.72 Average GPAs. PT vs. OT?
For instructions on how to complete the Medical College Application, please proceed to the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS).
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Required by most Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant & Veterinary Medicine programs.
The GRE revised General Test features questions that measure your analytical writing, verbal and quantitative reasoning.
From case managers to directors to analysts, there are a variety of roles to fill. Most public health workers specialize in a certain area such as behavioral science and health education, biostatistics, international global health and epidemiology.
Your work may bring you to areas with underserved populations or environmental disasters. Other days, you may be in an office filing paperwork or meeting with colleagues and clients. The role of a public health worker is one with many responsibilities and requires an open mind, flexibility and patience. You have to be prepared to provide help without the expectation of gratitude in many cases.
For more information on pre-requisite courses and UNCW's undergraduate Public Health program, please visit our BS: Public Health webpage.
For instructions on how to complete the Schools of Public Health Application, please proceed to the Schools of Public Health Application Service (SOPHAS) official website.
Certified Public Health Exam (CPH)
The first step in preparing for the Certified in Public Health exam is to determine your eligibility. Read and understand the details within the CPH Candidate Handbook to determine eligibility, learn about exam content and study materials, exam schedule and locations, and what to expect after you sit for the exam, closing with requirements for CPH recertification.
In order to be eligible to sit for the CPH exam, all candidates must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
For more information relating to the CPH exam, please proceed to their official website.
A veterinarian performs a wide variety of services related to animal health; the work is usually done at a private practice, though it can occur at a facility such as an animal care and control center or a zoo. Some common services that are performed by veterinarians are check ups, vaccinations, administering medicine, spaying and neutering, and other surgeries.
For veterinarians who work with pets, the veterinarian communicates regularly with owners on how to best provide care and discusses any needed services such as surgery or medication. Preventative care is an important part of the job to ensure long-term animal health. Other services may be offered by the facility where the veterinarian practices (such as grooming), and though veterinarians do not typically perform these services, they may recommend them. A veterinarian also has management duties, overseeing assistants who help them carry out some tasks.
For instructions on how to complete the Veterinary Medical College Application, please proceed to the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) official website.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Required by most Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant & Veterinary Medicine programs.
The GRE revised General Test features questions that measure your analytical writing, verbal and quantitative reasoning.
About the GRE revised General Test
UNCW Office of Continuing and Professional Education GRE Prep Course
UNCW Test Prep is here to help you learn about the GRE revised General Test and to give you the skills and tools you need to maximize your potential. Our updated, comprehensive program covers each of the three main sections of the GRE revised General exam—Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. We will walk you through each section and prepare you for all of the question types you are likely to encounter on test day.
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