Pre-Med Pathways at GVSU

Tools & Equipment

Here are some of the tools that you'll learn to use in this course:

• Microscopes
• Micropipettes
• Spectrophotometers
• Centrifuges
• Incubators
• Biosafety Equipment

Available Certifications

There are no certifications earned in this program.

Potential College Credit

Up to 10 free college credits available*

Courses taken in this program:

• CMB 155 - Intro to Cell & Molecular Biology (3 CR)
• CMB 156 - Discoveries in Cell & Molecular Biology (1 CR)
• AHS 100 - Medical Terminology (3 CR)
• AHS 110 - Intro to Health Care (3 CR)

*Students must meet minimum requirements. 

Possible Career Options & Earning Potential

The range of pay for professionals in various health careers covers a broad range and depends upon many factors. Below are annual salary ranges for a few roles this program may lead you into.

With a HS diploma (some certification could be required):

• Medical Assistant
  Entry Level: $35,000 | Median: $39,870 | High End: $48,330
• Surgical Assistant
  Entry Level: $37,460 | Median: $56,430 | High End: $89,130

With additional college and/or advanced certifications:

• Nurse Practitioner
  Entry Level: $101,640 | Median: $131,450 | High End: $165,870
• Physician Assistant
  Entry Level: $104,000 | Median: $131,510 | High End: $162,570
• Family Medicine Physician
  Entry Level: $65,320 | Median: $214,070 | High End: $382,240
• Obstetrician & Gynecologist (OB-GYN)
  Entry Level: $127,190 | Median: $209,650 | High End: $422,390
• Emergency Medicine Physician
  Entry Level: $117,780 | Median: $417,760 | High End: $466,930
• Surgeon (General)
  Entry Level: $80,920 | Median: $412,460 | High End: $731,490

* Note: Job titles and salary data are taken directly from O*Net (as of 2026).

Program Location(s)

Classes take place at:

Grand Valley State University’s Cook DeVos Center, located on the Medical Mile, downtown Grand Rapids.

Courses are led by various GVSU faculty.