Pre-professional Studies

If your goal is to pursue a professional program at another university, you can start by taking your pre-professional courses at the University of Regina or one of our Federated Colleges.

Professional programs require one to four years of undergraduate study before you can apply. The length and area of study varies by program and institution.

When applying to a pre-professional program at the University of Regina, you will need to select a faculty through which to complete your pre-professional course requirements. Some programs will specify a faculty you should choose (for example, Pre-dentistry students should select a Science program), while other professional programs will ask for coursework from an undergraduate degree in any faculty.

The path to each professional program is unique, so we encourage you to meet with an Enrolment Counsellor before applying, in order to discuss the right pathway for you.

Quick Facts

Program: Pre-professional Studies

Length: 1-4 years depending on program and institution

Offered Through: University of Regina Campion College First Nations University of Canada Luther College

Faculty: Faculty of Arts Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies Faculty of Science

Resources: Requirements

Pre-professional Studies at U of R Consider All Your Options

Meet With an Enrolment Counsellor

Professional Pathways and Transfer Opportunities

The pre-professional pathways available at the University of Regina are listed below. In these pathways, students take the academic programs and courses that are required for admission into professional programs offered at other universities. During their pre-professional studies at the U of R, students also access supports, resources, and skill-building opportunities to help them become a strong candidate for future admission to their desired professional program.

Pre-Agriculture and Bioresources

Pre-professional studies for this program can be taken through any faculty. By completing this pathway you will earn transfer credit towards the first year of the University of Saskatchewan degree program.

Pre-chiropractic Medicine

Pre-professional studies for this program can be taken through any faculty.

Pre-dentistry

Pre-professional studies for this program can be taken through any faculty; however, it is recommended to go through:
- Faculty of Science

Pre-law

Pre-professional studies for this program can be taken through any faculty; however, it is most commonly through:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Business Administration

Pre-medicine

Any four-year degree is required for this program; however, pre-professional studies are most commonly taken through:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies
- Faculty of Science

Pre-nutrition

Pre-professional studies for this program can be taken through any faculty; however, it is most commonly through:
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies
- Faculty of Science

Pre-occupational Therapy

Pre-professional studies for this program can be taken through any faculty; however, it is most commonly through:
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies
- Faculty of Science

Pre-optometry

Pre-professional studies for this program must be taken through:
- Faculty of Science

Pre-pharmacy

Pre-professional studies for this program can be taken through any faculty; however, it is recommended to go through:
- Faculty of Science

Pre-physical Therapy

Pre-professional studies for this program can be taken through any faculty; however, it is most commonly through:
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies
- Faculty of Science

Pre-veterinary Medicine

Pre-professional studies for this program can be taken through any faculty; however, it is recommended to go through:
- Faculty of Science