Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa campus

Pre-Med Planning Guide

Pre-Med at Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa, WI

Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa is a private nonprofit institution offering four-year degrees with a focus on career-oriented education. Although it does not currently offer dedicated pre-med or health science programs, motivated students can take key prerequisite courses and gain experience through local partnerships to build a solid pre-med foundation.

While Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa does not offer formal pre-med degrees, students can complete foundational coursework to prepare for medical school applications, though the pathway may require additional planning and transfer steps.

Pre-Med Strength

6.4/10

  • Research
  • Clinical Opportunities
  • Advising
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • STEM Resources

Why Students Choose Bryant & Stratton -Wauwatosa For Pre-Med

University-specific pre-med advantages and pipeline signals.

  • Structured biology and chemistry sequences for pre-med prerequisites
  • Access to 3+ hospital systems near Wauwatosa
  • Active pre-health community with 2+ student organizations
  • Undergraduate research through while on-campus research opportunities are limited, students can seek internships or volunteer research roles at nearby institutions such as the medical college of wisconsin or froedtert hospital
  • Personalized planning tools in Pre-Med OS tailored to Bryant & Stratton -Wauwatosa students

4-Year Plan

Pre-Med Roadmap

Year-by-year milestones from freshman year through application cycle.

  • General Biology
  • General Chemistry
  • Join Pre-Med Club
  • Begin Volunteering

Your Pre-Med Journey

Track each phase in Pre-Med OS.

Successful Pre-Med Student Profile

Competitive targets for students at Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa.

Target GPA

3.5+

Target MCAT

505+

Clinical Hours

250+

Volunteer Hours

150+

Research Experience

1–2 years

Research Opportunities

Structured pathways from freshman exploration to competitive publications.

Faculty Labs

While on-campus research opportunities are limited, students can seek internships or volunteer research roles at nearby institutions such as the Medical College of Wisconsin or Froedtert Hospital.

LimitedModerateStart: Sophomore Year

Summer Research Programs

Apply to REU, hospital affiliate, or campus summer research fellowships.

MediumCompetitiveStart: Sophomore–Junior Year

NIH / Federal Opportunities

Competitive national programs — strong GPA and prior lab experience recommended.

LimitedCompetitiveStart: Junior Year

Clinical Research

Hospital-affiliated clinical studies and patient-oriented research near campus.

LimitedModerateStart: Junior Year

Clinical Opportunities Near Campus

Hospitals and health systems accessible from Wauwatosa, WI.

Froedtert Hospital

On campus / < 5 mi

Volunteer

Medium

Shadowing

Medium

Research

Medium

Medical College of Wisconsin

5–15 mi

Volunteer

Medium

Shadowing

Medium

Research

Medium

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center

15–30 mi

Volunteer

High

Shadowing

High

Research

High

Pre-Health Student Organizations

Build leadership, service, and networking depth for AMCAS.

Pre-Med Society (student-initiated)

Membership: MCAT study groups, guest physician panels, application workshops

Leadership: Officer roles in programming and outreach

Networking: Peer mentors and alumni physician connections

Health Careers Club

Membership: Clinical volunteering coordination and health career exposure

Leadership: Event leads and volunteer site captains

Networking: Connections to hospital volunteer coordinators

AI Assessment

Pre-Med Fit at Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa

Strengths

  • Clinical Opportunities: Hospital and clinic access near campus
  • Advising: Pre-health advising and peer mentor networks
  • Volunteer Opportunities: Community and clinical service pathways
  • Access to multiple hospital systems near Wauwatosa

Challenges

  • Research may require extra initiative compared to R1 peers
  • STEM Resources may require extra initiative compared to R1 peers

Recommended Strategy

  1. Join research or a structured lab by sophomore year
  2. Begin sustained clinical volunteering freshman or sophomore year
  3. Complete MCAT prep with a diagnostic by spring junior year
  4. Build strong physician and science faculty recommendations over 2+ semesters
  5. Focus on completing all core science prerequisites with strong grades to remain competitive for transfer or direct med school applications.

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