Fellowships for the Sciences
Fellowships for the Sciences
Discover Funding Opportunities
Many scholarships can support scientific research, graduate study in the sciences, and more.
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8:30 am – 4:30pm
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Joint / Combined / Dual / Double Degree Programs (Health Professions)
Many universities and health professions schools now offer the opportunity to earn more than one degree in joint/combined/dual/double degree programs. Individual institutions use these terms in different ways, so read the descriptions and outcomes on individual websites carefully as you compare programs. Work closely with your advisors, mentors, and faculty to decide if a dual degree program is necessary to meet your career goals.
Gaining Research Experience for Health Professions Schools
Got a question you want to try to answer, or an idea to explore? Having a research experience can teach you skills of academic inquiry beyond what you can learn in the classroom. It is an opportunity to be curious, inventive, and creative. It will allow you to engage in a particular subject in great detail. If you enjoy the experience, you may want to consider making research a part of your career planning.
Gaining Service Experience for Health Profession Schools
Becoming a health professional requires a true dedication to serving others. Often health professionals are asked to put the needs of their patients ahead of their own. Health professions schools want to see that applicants care enough for others that they are willing to volunteer their time to help them. They will be interested in seeing evidence of your service to your community since high school.
Gaining Clinical Experience for Health Professions Schools
It is critical that you gain actual experience in a healthcare setting with healthcare professionals and patients before you make a decision about your future career. You need to be aware of the responsibilities, rewards, and challenges that you will face as a health professional. You also must begin to learn to feel comfortable working with people from all walks of life, whether as patients or as members of the health care team.
What If My Grades Aren't Strong?
First and foremost, you do not need to have all A grades to be accepted into a health professions school. But schools will want to see evidence of ability in the sciences and strong study skills that will allow you to succeed in a graduate academic environment.
Transcripts for Health Profession Schools
Every health professions school will require official copies of your transcripts as a part of the application process. Pay close attention to information regarding how, when, and to whom you should send your transcripts. Watch application deadlines and delivery dates. Be sure to request transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended. Note that problems with transcripts are the number one cause of processing delays and missed application deadlines.