College of Science

Pre-Medical, Dental, and Pharmacy Fast Track Programs with Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM)

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) provides high school seniors and Benedictine University  students opportunities for early acceptance into medical, dental, and pharmacy programs. For more information on qualifications and application processes please see our pages for High School and Undergraduate students or M.S. Integrative Physiology students.

Visit Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's web site for more information.
Students can begin the application process with LECOM with an Early Acceptance Program Inquiry.

Pre-Medical Fast Track Program with Marian University

Marian University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM) has a program that will give Benedictine University pre-medical students opportunities for early decision admission into, or a guaranteed interview with, MU-COM.  Click for more information on qualifications and application processes for Undergraduate students or M.S. Integrative Physiology students.

Visit Marian University's College of Osteopathic Medicine web site.

Early Acceptance Agreement with Ross Medical School

Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) has an official agreement that will give BenU pre-medical students who have completed their junior year and have met the academic criteria, opportunities for early decision acceptance into RUSM in the semester following their graduation.  Click for more information on qualifications for Undergraduate students.

Visit Ross University School of Medicine's website.

Dual Acceptance Agreement with The Chicago College of Pharmacy (CCP) at Midwestern University

The Chicago College of Pharmacy (CCP) at Midwestern University has a Dual Acceptance Program with BenU undergraduate students. Under the provisions of the agreement, selected students who successfully complete the specified coursework at BenU will be granted an early acceptance to CCP.   Click for more information on qualifications for high school or current Benedictine undergraduate students.

Visit Midwestern University’s School of Pharmacy website to learn more.
Go to the Application to the School of Pharmacy Dual acceptance prgram with Benedicitne university here.
For more detailed application instructions, visit www.midwestern.edu/DAP

Dual Acceptance Agreement with The Chicago College of Optometry (CCO) at Midwestern University

The Chicago College of Optometry (CCO) at Midwestern University has a Dual Acceptance Program for high school seniors and BenU undergraduate students. Under the provisions of the agreement, selected students who successfully complete the specified coursework at BenU will be granted an early acceptance to CCO.   Click for more information on qualifications for high school and Undergraduate students.

Visit Midwestern University’s College of Optometry website to learn more.
Go to the Application to the College of Optometry Dual acceptance prgram with Benedicitne university here.
For more detailed application instructions, visit www.midwestern.edu/CCOBenedictineDAP

Manchester University College of Pharmacy

Manchester University’s College of Pharmacy, Natural &Health Sciences has a program that will give qualified Benedictine University pre-pharmacy students early interview and admission to their Doctor of Pharmacy program.  Click for more information on qualifications and application processes for Undergraduate students or M.S. Integrative Physiology students.
Visit Manchester University’s College of Pharmacy, Natural &Health Sciences' web site.

Clinical Partnership Agreements

Clinical Laboratory Science with Hines Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital:

In the Clinical Laboratory Science program at Benedictine University, you will follow a three-year sequence of liberal arts and science courses. During your senior year, you will be eligible to complete a one calendar-year clinical program at a hospital affiliated with the University — Hines Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital in Hines, Ill. — where you will fulfill your clinical requirements in Clinical Laboratory Science. Successful completion earns you a B.A. in Biology- Allied Health from Benedictine University, and you will be eligible to take the certifying examinations administered by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel. Learn more here.

Clinical Science Programs with Northwestern Memorial Hospital:

In the nuclear medicine technology, diagnostic medical sonography, or radiation therapy programs, you will complete your first three years of course work at Benedictine University. During your junior year, you must apply to Northwestern Memorial Hospital for your clinical education. The admissions process is competitive. During your senior year, you will complete a clinical education curriculum. Successful completion of one of these programs earns you a BA in Biology- Allied Health from Benedictine University, and

• Certified qualification as a Nuclear Medical Technologist (learn more)
• Certified qualification as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, and be eligible to take certifying examinations administered by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. (learn more)
• Be eligible to take the national registry examination in Radiation Therapy administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (learn more)

Northwestern Memorial Hospital strongly recommends that a student be trained as a CNA and have "hands-on" experience before applying.

Clinical Master's with Rush University:

• 3+2 Programs- Receive a Bachelor's degree from Benedictine and a Master's degree from Rush University in Perfusion Technology OR Respiratory Care in as little as 5 years.

• Rush University College of Nursing has a contractual agreement between Rush College of Nursing and Benedictine University whereby a student receives their diploma and all or the majority of their education from Benedictine. Upon meeting the admission requirements of Rush, applicants are qualified to receive a guaranteed admission to the Generalist Entry Master’s (GEM) Program. Students who attend Benedictine must earn a minimum 3.0 cumulative and science GPA on a 4-point scale and be recommended to the Rush nursing program by their health career advisor (Ms. Alice Sima). Preferential admission into the GEM program is dependent upon the number of qualified applications received during the year from the affiliate school. Please see their website for additional information.