University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

UNC allows students to pursue their medical aspirations with its organizations and clubs such as the Carolina Pre-Med Association, where students can hear from special guests allowing valuable networking and learning. The school also sponsors a program, The Carolina Covenant, for underprivileged students, which offers mentorship and seminars for pre-med students.

Working in the field of medicine is demanding but rewarding work, and while pre-med and med school is necessary, it can be stressful for many students. Instead of focusing on only what you think a medical school will want to see on a college application essay, study what you love – you can’t major in pre-med and most colleges actually encourage students to major where their passions lie, even if that’s outside of medicine, for a well-rounded college experience.

As you start thinking about your where you want to study pre-med, check out our list of STEM-approved colleges for even more great options! Remember to use our getting ready for college checklist to prepare for college applications.

Are you thinking about a different career route? Check out our top undergraduate engineering schools list for some more college inspiration, or head undersea with cool math jobs and neat marine biology jobs.