Pre-Nursing
Because Doctors Need Heroes Too
Thinking about nursing? Central College has your back (and your brain). Our top-notch behavioral and natural sciences programs give you the solid foundation you need — whether you’re aiming for a nursing career or eyeing grad school down the road.
You’ll get hands-on experience through internships and shadowing at local health centers, because nothing says “I’m ready” like literally being in the room where it all happens.
The best part? Thanks to our awesome 3+1 programs, in partnership with Mercy College of Health Sciences and Allen College, you can earn a dual degree and glide smoothly into advanced nursing studies — no awkward academic detours required.
Ready to suit up and make a difference? Central’s where your nursing journey begins.
Formulas, Friendships and Finding My Place at Central
Brady Birkenholtz ’27 is excelling at Central as a pre-med chemistry major and a student-athlete. He’s amazed by the support students get balancing academics and athletics.
Meet the Faculty
- Russell Benedict, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Biology
- James Dunne, B.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry
- Ashley Garr, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry
- Paulina Mena, B.S., Ph.D., Professor of Biology
- Nicole Ladner, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Biology
- Paul Weihe, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
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