Faculty Labs
Undergraduate students can seek research internships or volunteer roles through nearby University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital research labs focusing on biomedical and health sciences.
LimitedModerateStart: Sophomore Year
Pre-Med Planning Guide
Pre-Med at Herzing University-Tampa
Tampa, FL
Herzing University-Tampa is a private nonprofit institution with a close-knit student body, ideal for those seeking personalized attention in their pre-med preparation. Though the university does not offer designated health science majors, students can complete essential pre-med prerequisite courses and engage with the Tampa medical community to strengthen their applications.
Herzing University-Tampa offers an accessible pathway for students aspiring to medical school, with a supportive environment and foundational coursework that prepares them for the rigors of pre-med studies.
Pre-Med Strength
7.2/10
- Research
- Clinical Opportunities
- Advising
- Volunteer Opportunities
- STEM Resources
Why Students Choose Herzing -Tampa For Pre-Med
University-specific pre-med advantages and pipeline signals.
- Structured biology and chemistry sequences for pre-med prerequisites
- Access to 4+ hospital systems near Tampa
- Active pre-health community with 3+ student organizations
- Undergraduate research through undergraduate students can seek research internships or volunteer roles through nearby university of south florida and tampa general hospital research labs focusing on biomedical and health sciences
- Personalized planning tools in Pre-Med OS tailored to Herzing -Tampa 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 Herzing University-Tampa.
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.
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 Tampa, FL.
Tampa General Hospital
On campus / < 5 mi
Volunteer
Medium
Shadowing
Medium
Research
Medium
James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital
5–15 mi
Volunteer
Medium
Shadowing
Medium
Research
Medium
St. Joseph's Hospital
15–30 mi
Volunteer
Medium
Shadowing
Medium
Research
Limited
Moffitt Cancer Center
15–30 mi
Volunteer
Medium
Shadowing
Medium
Research
Limited
Pre-Health Student Organizations
Build leadership, service, and networking depth for AMCAS.
Pre-Med Society
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
Biology Club
Membership: National pre-health honor society recognition
Leadership: Chapter officers and service project leads
Networking: Inter-chapter and national pre-med network
AI Assessment
Pre-Med Fit at Herzing University-Tampa
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 Tampa
Challenges
- Research may require extra initiative compared to R1 peers
- STEM Resources may require extra initiative compared to R1 peers
Recommended Strategy
- Join research or a structured lab by sophomore year
- Begin sustained clinical volunteering freshman or sophomore year
- Complete MCAT prep with a diagnostic by spring junior year
- Build strong physician and science faculty recommendations over 2+ semesters
- Focus on excelling in core science prerequisites to build a strong academic foundation for medical school applications.
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