Pursue a Professional Career
The ability to handle difficult problems and complex situations is important in any profession, but in the fields of law, medicine, and dentistry, it is crucial. If you are interested in pursuing one of these demanding yet rewarding careers, Lawrence Technological University can offer a solid foundation to aid your preparation for professional school.
Lawrence Tech has had a tremendous impact on my career. After graduation I attended medical school at the University of Michigan. I found myself very well prepared, not just for medical school, but for my entire professional future.
- Thomas Palmer, MD, BSCh'74, Henry Ford Hospital
Currently, LTU offers these Pre-Professional programs: Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Law
For more information, contact the chair of the Department of Natural Sciences at nschair@ltu.edu.
Pre-Med
With an emphasis on scientific and technological expertise, as well as deep learning and critical thinking, Lawrence Tech’s pre-dental and pre-medical programs can prepare you for a bright future in medicine. Whether you plan to enter medical, dental, or veterinary school, Lawrence Tech’s challenging core curriculum, anchored in science, mathematics, and technology, can help develop your ability to think critically and express yourself clearly and convincingly. Students who major in the natural or life sciences, mathematics, or engineering often excel on professional school entrance exams, as well as throughout their careers. Lawrence Tech’s degree programs in biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology can help you satisfy most medical school admissions requirements without added elective courses.
Curriculum
The following courses are recommended for medical school admission. Students should contact their medical schools of interest for specific details about their admission policies.
These courses can most easily be incorporated into a BS in Chemistry, Psychology, Chemical Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Physics, or Biomedical Engineering, but they can also be satisfied in other majors with the appropriate choices of electives and/or additional courses.
| Course Number | Subject | Credit Hours |
| BIO1213/BIO 1221 or BIO1223/BIO1231 |
One year of general biology with Labs | 8 |
| One upper-level course from the following (recommended): | ||
| BIO 2323 | Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| BIO 3203/BIO 3303/BIO 3201 | Anatomy and Physiology A & B and Lab | 7 |
| BIO 4813/BIO 4821 | Cell Biology and Lab | 4 |
| CHM 1213/CHM 1221 | One year of general chemistry with Labs | 9 |
| CHM 2313/CHM 2311 | One year of organic chemistry and Lab | 8 |
| CHM 3404 | One biochemistry course (recommended) | 3 |
| PSY 1213 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 4213 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 |
| PSY3633 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PHY 2413/PHY 2421 or PHY 2213/PHY 2221 |
Univ Physics 1/Lab or College Physics 1/Lab | 4 |
| PHY 2423/PHY 2431 or PHY 2223/PHY 2231 |
Univ Physics 2/Lab or College Physics 2/Lab | 4 |
| MCS 1414 and MCS 1424 or MCS 1074 and MCS 1224 |
Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 or Precalculus and Survey of Calculus |
8 |
| MCS 2124 or MCS 3403 |
Statistics or Probability & Statistics | 3-4 |
| Total | 19-20 |
Pre-Law
Just like the field itself, Lawrence Tech’s pre-law program is designed to challenge you from day one. Beginning your freshman year, you will be exposed to the tools needed to develop your ability to think critically and express yourself clearly and convincingly – skills that can help you succeed both in the classroom and in the courtroom. Lawrence Tech’s pre-law program places emphasis on mathematics, natural sciences, and the humanities. Students who major in mathematics, humanities, english, engineering, or the physical sciences traditionally do well on law school admission exams, and distinguish themselves in their professional careers. In addition to a superior education, you’ll gain a competitive edge by incorporating the latest advanced technologies into your studies – an excellent way to prepare you for fields such as corporate law or intellectual property (including patent law, trade secret law, etc.)
Curriculum
Business Administration
ACC 2013 Intro. to Financial Accounting
ACC 2023 Intro. to Managerial Accounting
FIN 3103 Financial Management
MGT 2203 Principles of Management
Law
MGT 2113 Introduction to Business Law
SSC 4143 Constitutional Law: Individual Rights
Communication
COM 2113 Speech
COM 2443 Introduction to Rhetoric and Logic
COM 3463 Collaborative Communication
COM 3553 Interpersonal and Nonverbal Comm
History, Philosophy, and Political Science
SSC 3153 American History to 1877
SSC 3163 American History since 1877
SSC 3173 American Political Tradition
SSC 3723 Ethics
SSC 4133 Problems in International Politics
Pre-Dental
With an emphasis on scientific and technological expertise, as well as deep learning and critical thinking, Lawrence Tech’s pre-dental and pre-medical programs can prepare you for a bright future in medicine. Whether you plan to enter medical, dental, or veterinary school, Lawrence Tech’s challenging core curriculum, anchored in science, mathematics, and technology, can help develop your ability to think critically and express yourself clearly and convincingly. Students who major in the natural or life sciences, mathematics, or engineering often excel on professional school entrance exams, as well as throughout their careers. Lawrence Tech’s degree programs in biology, chemistry, physics, and psychology can help you satisfy most medical school admissions requirements without added elective courses.
Curriculum
The following courses are recommended for medical school admission. Students should contact their medical schools of interest for specific details about their admission policies.
These courses can most easily be incorporated into a BS in Chemistry, Psychology, Chemical Biology, Molecular and Cell Biology, Physics, or Biomedical Engineering, but they can also be satisfied in other majors with the appropriate choices of electives and/or additional courses.
| Course Number | Subject | Credit Hours |
| BIO1213/BIO 1221 or BIO1223/BIO1231 |
One year of general biology with Labs | 8 |
| One upper-level course from the following (recommended): | ||
| BIO 2323 | Molecular Genetics | 3 |
| BIO 3203/BIO 3303/BIO 3201 | Anatomy and Physiology A & B and Lab | 7 |
| BIO 4813/BIO 4821 | Cell Biology and Lab | 4 |
| CHM 1213/CHM 1221 | One year of general chemistry with Labs | 9 |
| CHM 2313/CHM 2311 | One year of organic chemistry and Lab | 8 |
| CHM 3404 | One biochemistry course (recommended) | 3 |
| PSY 1213 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 4213 | Behavioral Neuroscience | 3 |
| PSY3633 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PHY 2413/PHY 2421 or PHY 2213/PHY 2221 |
Univ Physics 1/Lab or College Physics 1/Lab | 4 |
| PHY 2423/PHY 2431 or PHY 2223/PHY 2231 |
Univ Physics 2/Lab or College Physics 2/Lab | 4 |
| MCS 1414 and MCS 1424 or MCS 1074 and MCS 1224 |
Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 or Precalculus and Survey of Calculus |
8 |
| MCS 2124 or MCS 3403 |
Statistics or Probability & Statistics | 3-4 |
| Total | 19-20 |