Pathways | Springfield College

Explore the many health-related career paths

There are a multitude of the health professions you can choose to pursue with a degree from Springfield College. Each of these pathways has unique requirements, such as standardized tests for admissions and specific coursework. Additionally, each school may have unique requirements, which you can explore with your pre-health professions advisor. Explore each of these career paths by clicking on the links to professional associations that represent each of these fields.

Choose your Pathway

Allopathic Medicine (MD)

Applications: American Medical College Application Service

General Requirements (may vary by school):

  • English (1 year, must include writing)
  • Biology (1 year, with labs)
  • General Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
  • Organic Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
  • Physics (1 year, with labs)
  • Mathematics (1 year, varies by school, calculus and/or statistics)
  • Psychology and/or sociology
  • Biochemistry (lecture only, recommended)

Association of American Medical Colleges 
Required exam: MCAT 
Choosing a Major for MD
Advising Guide for MD

Clinical Social Worker (MSW)

Dental Medicine (DDS, DMD, Dental Hygiene)

General Requirements (may vary by school):

  • English (1 year, must include writing)
  • Biology (1 year, with labs)
  • General Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
  • Organic Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
  • Physics (1 semester, with labs)
  • Biochemistry (lecture only, recommended)

American Dental Education Association

Required exam for DDS/DMD: Dental Admission Test
Applications for Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD): Associated American Dental Schools Application Service
Applications for Dental Hygiene: Dental Hygiene Centralized Application Service

Health Promotion and Health Equity

Naturopathic Medicine (ND)

General Requirements (may vary by school):

  • English (1 year, must include writing)
  • Biology (1 year, with labs)
  • General Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
  • Organic Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
  • Physics (1 semester, with lab)
  • Mathematics (college-level algebra)
  • Psychology (1 semester)
  • Biochemistry (lecture only, recommended)

Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges

MCAT not required, but will be considered if taken. 

No central application service

Occupational Therapy (OT)

Applications for Occupational Therapy: OTCAS 
Applications for Occupational Therapy Assistant: OTACAS 

Springfield College occupational therapy program 

General Requirements will vary by school and by desired OT degree.

American Occupational Therapy Association 
Choosing a Major for OT
Advising Guide for OT

Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Applications: AACOMAS

General Requirements (may vary by school):

  • English (1 year, must include writing)
  • Biology (1 year, with labs)
  • General Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
  • Organic Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
  • Physics (1 year, with labs)
  • Mathematics (1 year, varies by school, calculus and/or statistics)
  • Psychology and/or sociology
  • Biochemistry (lecture only, recommended)

American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine 
Required exam: MCAT 
Choosing a Major for DO
Advising Guide for DO

Pharmacy

General Requirements (may vary by school):

  • English (1 year, must include writing)
  • Biology (1 year, with labs)
  • Microbiology (1 semester, with labs)
  • General Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
  • Organic Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
  • Anatomy and Physiology (1 year, with labs)
  • Physics (1 year, with labs)
  • Mathematics (1 year, calculus, and/or statistics)
  • Psychology and/or Sociology
  • Biochemistry (lecture only, recommended)

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy

Required exam: Pharmacy College Admission Test

Applications: Pharmacy College Application Service

Physician Assistant (PA)

Applications: Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants

Springfield College physician assistant studies

General Requirements (may vary by school):

  • English (1 year, must include writing)
  • Biology (1 year, with labs)
  • Microbiology (1 semester, with labs)
  • Genetics (1 semester, recommended)
  • General Chemistry (1 year, with labs)
  • Organic Chemistry (1 semester, with labs, recommended)
  • Biochemistry (1 semester, recommended)
  • Anatomy and Physiology (1 year, with labs)
  • Medical Terminology (1 semester, recommended)
  • Mathematics (1 semester of statistics)
  • Physics (1 semester, with labs, recommended)
  • Psychology (1 semester)

American Academy of Physician Assistants
Choosing a Major for PA
Advising Guide for PA

Psychiatrist

  • see MD or DO, will need residency training in psychiatry during medical school

Psychologist (PhD in Psychology or PsyD)

 

Medical Technology

  • Typically requires bachelor’s degree and master’s degree and/or special certification
    • Dental Assistant
    • Genetic Counselor
    • Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse
    • Massage Therapist
    • Medical Assistant
    • Medical Records Technician
    • MRI Technologist
    • Nursing Aide
    • Ophthalmic Medical Technician
    • Orthotist and Prosthetist
    • Paramedic
    • Phlebotomist
    • Radiologic Technologist
    • Surgical Technologist
    • Veterinary Technologist and Technician
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