Our strategic partnerships with neighboring health professional schools such as Rosalind Franklin University and DePaul University, help students gain the education and advanced skillset needed to excel in their chosen field of study. In addition, we have several affiliations that will help certain students for specific health professional careers.
Pre-Health Dual Degree Programs and Affiliations
Master of Science in Nursing for Entry into Nursing Practice 3-2 or 4-2 Dual Degree Program at Rosalind Franklin University
Lake Forest College students may enter this dual degree program, which leads to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree from Lake Forest College and a Master of Science in Nursing for Entry into Nursing Practice Doctor (MENP) from Rosalind Franklin University. Students spend either three (accelerated) or four (regular) years at Lake Forest College, where they complete the required prerequisite courses and their major and then head for the final two years of their MSN at RFU College of Nursing. For those that choose the accelerated option, they get their BA degree from Lake Forest College, after completing their first year of MSN at RFU.
To apply to this dual degree pathway, click here.
Contact the Pre-Health Advising chair Ann Maine for details at maine@lakeforest.edu.
Master of Science in Nursing for Entry into Nursing Practice 2+2+2 Dual Degree Program at Rosalind Franklin University
Lake Forest College students may enter this dual degree program, which leads to an Associate in the Arts from College of Lake County, Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree from Lake Forest College, and a Master of Science in Nursing for Entry into Nursing Practice Doctor (MENP) from Rosalind Franklin University. Students spend two years at the College of Lake County where they complete the required nursing prerequisite courses, and they spend two years at Lake Forest where they complete their major and other graduate requirements for their BA, and then head for the final two years of their MSN at RFU College of Nursing.
To apply to this dual degree pathway, click here.
Contact the Pre-Health Advising chair Professor Ann Maine for details at maine@lakeforet.edu.
Master's (3-3) and/or Bachelor of Science (3-2) in Biomedical Engineering at Washington University
There are two possible engineering programs: a 3-2 program, which typically requires three years at Lake Forest followed by two years at Washington University and results in B.A. and B.S. degrees; or a 3-3 program, which entails an extra year at Washington University, but culminates in a B.A., B.S., plus a Master’s of Science degree in engineering.
Early consultation with the program advisor is vital in order to formulate and undertake the most appropriate course schedule. The required core of courses includes the following: Math 110, 111, 210, and 214 (Calculus I & II, Multivariable Calculus, and Differential Equations); Chemistry 115 (Chemistry I); Physics 120, 121 (General Physics I & II); and Computer Science 112 (Computer Science I).
The Biomedical Engineering program requires Chemistry 116 (Chemistry II), Biology 120 (Organismal Biology), and Biology 221 (Cellular and Molecular Biology) in addition to the core courses listed above.
Contact the Engineering advisor Professor Nathan Mueggenburg for details at mueggenburg@lakeforest.edu.
Doctor of Pharmacy 3-4 Dual Degree Program at Rosalind Franklin University
Lake Forest College students may enter this dual degree program, which leads to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or Psychology from Lake Forest College and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Rosalind Franklin University. Students spend three years at Lake Forest College, complete the required prerequisite courses, and obtain their biology degree at Lake Forest College after completing the first of four years at RFU College of Pharmacy.
To apply to this dual degree pathway, click here.
Contact the Pre-Health Advising chair Professor Ann Maine for details at maine@lakeforet.edu.
Doctor of Allopathic Medicine 3-4 Dual Degree Program at Rosalind Franklin University
Lake Forest College students may enter this dual degree program, which leads to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Biology, or Neuroscience from Lake Forest College and a Doctor of Allopathic Medicine (MD) from Rosalind Franklin University. Students spend three years at Lake Forest College, complete the required prerequisite courses, and obtain their biology or Neuroscience degree at Lake Forest College after completing the first of four years at RFU College of Allopathic Medicine.
To apply to this dual degree pathway, click here.
Contact the Pre-Health Advising chair Professor Ann Maine for details at maine@lakeforet.edu.
Doctor of Pharmacy 3-4 Dual Degree Program at Rosalind Franklin University
Lake Forest College students may enter this dual degree program, which leads to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or Psychology from Lake Forest College and a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Rosalind Franklin University. Students spend three years at Lake Forest College, complete the required prerequisite courses, and obtain their biology degree at Lake Forest College after completing the first of four years at RFU College of Pharmacy.
To apply to this dual degree pathway, click here.
Contact the Pre-Health Advising chair Professor Ann Maine for details at maine@lakeforet.edu.
Doctor of Physical Therapy 3-3 Dual Degree Program at Rosalind Franklin University
Lake Forest College students may enter this dual degree program, which leads to a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology or Neuroscience from Lake Forest College and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Rosalind Franklin University. Students spend three years at Lake Forest College, completing the required prerequisite courses. They obtain their biology or neuroscience BA degree at Lake Forest College after completing the first of three years in the RFU College of Health Professions Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.
To apply to this dual degree pathway, click here.
Contact the Pre-Health Advising chair Professor Ann Maine for details at maine@lakeforet.edu.
Doctor of Podiatric Medicine 3-3 Dual Degree Program at Rosalind Franklin University
Lake Forest College students may enter this dual degree program, which leads to a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology or Neuroscience from Lake Forest College and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Rosalind Franklin University. Students spend three years at Lake Forest College, completing the required prerequisite courses. They obtain their biology or neuroscience BA degree at Lake Forest College after completing the first of three years in the RFU College of Health Professions Doctor of Podiatric Medicine.
To apply to this dual degree pathway, click here.
Contact the Pre-Health Advising chair Professor Ann Maine for details at maine@lakeforet.edu.
Physician Assistant Practice Master of Science 3-2 Dual Degree Program at Rosalind Franklin University
Lake Forest College students may enter this dual degree program, which leads to a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology or Neuroscience from Lake Forest College and a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Practice from Rosalind Franklin University. Students spend three years at Lake Forest College, completing the required prerequisite courses. They obtain their biology or neuroscience BA degree at Lake Forest College after completing the first of three years in the RFU College of Health Professions MS in Physician Assistant Practice.
To apply to this dual degree pathway, click here.
Contact the Pre-Health Advising chair Professor Ann Maine for details at maine@lakeforet.edu.
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences 3-1 Dual Degree Program at Rosalind Franklin University
Lake Forest College students may enter this dual degree program, which leads to a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology or Neuroscience from Lake Forest College and a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Rosalind Franklin University. Students spend three years at Lake Forest College, completing the required prerequisite courses. They obtain their biology or neuroscience BA degree at Lake Forest College after completing the first of three years in the RFU College of Health Professions MS in Biomedical Sciences.
To apply to this dual degree pathway, click here.
Contact the Pre-Health Advising chair Professor Ann Maine for details at maine@lakeforet.edu.
Master of Science in Clinical Counseling 3-2 Dual Degree Program at Rosalind Franklin University
Lake Forest College students may enter this dual degree program, which leads to a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or Neuroscience from Lake Forest College and a Master of Science in Clinical Counseling from Rosalind Franklin University. Students spend three years at Lake Forest College, completing the required prerequisite courses. They obtain their biology or neuroscience BA degree at Lake Forest College after completing the first of three years in the RFU College of Health Professions MS in Clinical Counseling.
To apply to this dual degree pathway, click here .
Contact the Pre-Health Advising chair Professor Ann Maine for details at maine@lakeforet.edu.
Master of Science in Nursing 4-2 Dual Degree Programs at DePaul University and Rush University
Lake Forest College has affiliations (preferred admissions) with two of the best nursing schools in the United States: Rush University and DePaul University. Students complete four years at Lake Forest College and then begin a master’s program at either Rush University College of Nursing or DePaul University School of Nursing. Such master’s degrees lead to highly-esteemed nursing, or upon further work, nurse practitioner careers.
To apply to the Rush Univesity Nursing dual degree pathway, click here.
To apply to the DePaul University Nursing dual degree pathway, click here.
Contact Professor Ann Maine, Pre-Health Committee member, maine@mx.lakeforest.edu for details.
Doctor of Optometry 4-4 Dual Degree Program at Midwestern University
The Dual Acceptance Program at Lake Forest College and Midwestern University offers early acceptance into Midwestern University’s Doctoral Optometry program for accepted applicants that are either in their senior year of high school or their first year at Lake Forest College. Lake Forest College students in this early acceptance program complete pre-optometry requirements while earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College. Upon graduation, they matriculate into the DO program at Midwestern University to earn an Optometry Doctorate.
To apply to this dual degree pathway, click here .
Contact the Pre-Health Advising chair Professor Ann Maine for details at maine@lakeforet.edu.
Doctor of Dentistry 4-4 Dual Degree Program at Midwestern University
The Guaranteed Interview Track at Lake Forest College and Midwestern University offers guaranteed interviews in each interview year cycle to up to ten students completing or graduating from Lake Forest College who apply as traditional applicants to the Midwestern University's Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D) program. Lake Forest College students must complete the following requirements while earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Lake Forest College to qualify for the guaranteed interview program.
To apply to this dual degree pathway, click here.
Contact the Pre-Health Advising chair Professor Ann Maine for details at maine@lakeforet.edu.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 4-4 Dual Degree Program at Midwestern University
The Guaranteed Interview Track at Lake Forest College and Midwestern University offers guaranteed interviews in each interview year cycle to up to ten students completing or graduating from Lake Forest College who apply as traditional applicants to the Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) program . Lake Forest College students must complete the following requirements while earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lake Forest College to qualify for the guaranteed interview program.
To apply to this dual degree pathway, click here.
Contact the Pre-Health Advising chair Professor Ann Maine for details at maine@lakeforet.edu.
Masters of Science in Athletic Training at Aurora University
The Guaranteed Interview Track at Lake Forest College and Aurora University offers up to ten guaranteed seats to students completing or graduating from Lake Forest College who apply to Aurora Univerity Athletic Training (MSAT) program. Lake Forest College students must complete the following requirements while earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lake Forest College to qualify for the guaranteed interview program.
To apply to this dual degree pathway, click here.
Contact the Pre-Health Advising chair Professor Ann Maine for details at maine@lakeforet.edu.
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Dual Degree Programs and Affiliations
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- DePaul University School of Nursing (4-2 BA-MSN Dual Degree Program)
- Rush University College of Nursing (4-2 BA-MSN Dual Degree Program)
- Washington University Dual-Degree Engineering program
- Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy
- Rosalind Franklin University Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Rosalind Franklin University Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
- Rosalind Franklin University Physician Assistant Program
- Rosalind Franklin University Biomedical Sciences Program
- Rosalind Franklin University Clinical Counseling Program
- Rosalind Franklin University Master of Science in Nursing (3+2, 4+2)
- Rosalind Franklin University Master of Science in Nursing (2+2+2)
- Rosalind Franklin University Medical School
- Midwestern University Doctor of Dentistry
- Midwestern University Doctor of Occupational Therapy
- Midwestern University Doctor of Optometry
- Midwestern University Doctor of Psychology
- Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine DO Program
- Aurora University Masters of Science in Athletic Training
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Contact Information
Ann Maine
Assistant Professor of Biology
Chair, Pre-Health Advising Committee
Director of Health Professions Program and Nursing Pathways Program
847-735-6037
maine@lakeforest.edu