Faculty Labs
Students may pursue research internships or volunteer roles at nearby universities or medical centers such as Marshall University or West Virginia University Health Sciences Center.
LimitedModerateStart: Sophomore Year
Pre-Med Planning Guide
Pre-Med at Strayer University-West Virginia
Scott Depot, WV
Strayer University-West Virginia in Scott Depot provides a flexible learning environment for students pursuing a four-year degree. Although it lacks formal health science programs, students interested in a pre-med track can focus on completing foundational science courses and seek external opportunities to strengthen their medical school applications.
While Strayer University-West Virginia does not currently offer dedicated pre-med programs, motivated students can still prepare for medical school by completing essential prerequisites and gaining relevant experience.
Pre-Med Strength
6.4/10
- Research
- Clinical Opportunities
- Advising
- Volunteer Opportunities
- STEM Resources
Why Students Choose Strayer -West Virginia 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 Scott Depot
- Active pre-health community with 2+ student organizations
- Undergraduate research through students may pursue research internships or volunteer roles at nearby universities or medical centers such as marshall university or west virginia university health sciences center
- Personalized planning tools in Pre-Med OS tailored to Strayer -West Virginia 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 Strayer University-West Virginia.
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 Scott Depot, WV.
Thomas Health System (Huntington, WV)
On campus / < 5 mi
Volunteer
High
Shadowing
High
Research
High
Cabell Huntington Hospital (Huntington, WV)
5–15 mi
Volunteer
Medium
Shadowing
Medium
Research
Medium
Charleston Area Medical Center (Charleston, WV)
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-led groups at nearby colleges can be joined through cross-institution collaboration)
Membership: MCAT study groups, guest physician panels, application workshops
Leadership: Officer roles in programming and outreach
Networking: Peer mentors and alumni physician connections
Health and Science Clubs at regional universities
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 Strayer University-West Virginia
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 Scott Depot
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 courses and supplement with volunteer or research opportunities at nearby medical centers to build a competitive pre-med profile.
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