Your path to a healthcare career starts here!
Belmont University offers unparalleled Pre-Health support and accelerated pathways to doctoral programs, designed for ambitious students eager to lead in healthcare. From on-demand advising and peer mentorship to specialized workshops and the HEALs Conditional Admission Program into Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy, you’ll have the resources and guidance to map your journey. Plus, our accelerated Pharmacy, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy programs allow you to fast-track your education.
The Belmont Office of Health Professions Advising (OHPA) supports students and alumni in discovering diverse healthcare career pathways that align with their calling and gifts, empowering them to: 1) understand the breadth of career opportunities to serve within healthcare, 2) develop into competitive, well-prepared candidates and 3) navigate application processes and program requirements with confidence. We accomplish this through personalized and group advising, educational seminars, and guidance in securing meaningful extracurricular experiences.
HEALs: Health Care Exploration for Aspiring Leaders
The Belmont HEALs Conditional Admission Program offers undergraduate students a pathway to conditional admission in Belmont’s graduate programs for Medicine, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Pharmacy. Focused on traditional academic timelines, the program provides mentorship, academic advising and career exploration opportunities for aspiring healthcare professionals. It excludes students enrolled in Belmont's accelerated 2+4 or 3+3 programs.
Accelerated Health Care Programs
Belmont is a premier destination for training in healthcare! We have a number of accelerated programs for high-achieving students to gain admission into one of our doctoral programs. Often, students must confirm their intent to pursue these accelerated programs prior to the start of their freshman year.
- Pharmacy 2+4
- Physical Therapy 3+3
- Occupational Therapy 3+3
Pre-Health Certificate
Pursuing the Pre-Health journey means planning and pursuing your dreams. The Office of Health Professions Advising (OHPA) is here to help you along the journey! We've mapped out the seminars and activities you should attend and when you should attend them. We've done this to help guide your journey, make sure you get the essential information when you need it, to break misconceptions and to ensure that your time meeting with the pre-health advisor is helpful. Those who complete the expectations will receive a Pre-Health certificate and OHPA pin to wear at graduation!
Career Paths Advised within Pre-Health Support
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Admissions: Chloe Ledford
Chloe Ledford serves as the Admissions Coordinator for the College of Sciences & Mathematics at Belmont University. Originally from Gadsden, Alabama, she graduated from Belmont in 2024 with a degree in Biology and minor in Chemistry as a member of the Global Honors Program. She is thrilled to be back on campus sharing my passion for our college and the fields of science and math with prospective students! Please reach out with any questions about the admissions process or The College of Sciences & Mathematics! Want to chat? Reserve some time with me via Appointlet.
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Director of Pre-Health Advising: Beth Bowman, PhD
Beth Bowman, Assistant Dean of the College of Sciences and Mathematics, serves at Belmont University’s Pre-Health Advisor. As an alum herself, she is deeply invested in the success of Belmont students and is passionate about helping students identify, plan for and reach their future careers. Having a background in graduate admissions and a strong network in the Nashville community, she knows just how to help students reach their potential!
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College of Sciences & Mathematics
1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: (615) 460-6417