Academic Resources

In the Pre-Health Advisory Programs at St. John's, you'll benefit from the outstanding academic resources for which the University is known.

A recent $20 million upgrade has strengthened the state-of-the-art quality of the University's science labs. Computer laboratories on the Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan campuses contain sophisticated PC and Mac workstations with a full range of the latest academic software packages and full access to the University's award-winning network. In addition, all new students receive their own wireless laptop computer.

High-tech classrooms and lecture halls feature sophisticated multimedia equipment. Lounges and quiet study areas enhance the research experience in our 1.7 million-volume University Library. The University’s new D'Angelo Center, located on the Queens campus, is a five-story, 127,000-square-foot facility with classrooms, lecture halls, a Starbucks Café, a full-service food court and a distinctive lounge with a fireplace.

Students gain an academic and professional edge by joining any of St. John's more than 180 student clubs and organizations. Academic organizations of special interest to Pre-Health students include the following:

  • Watson Pre-Health Honor Society: Provides Pre-Health students with opportunities to increase their knowledge of and experiences in the varied health professions.
  • American College of Healthcare Executives (Student ACHE): an association for students aspiring to leadership in the healthcare professions.
  • Roger Bacon Scientific Honors Society: Recognizes and promotes excellence in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and environmental science.
  • Sigma Pi Sigma: Recognizes and promotes excellence in physics.

At St. John's, students take advantage of the incomparable resources of New York City. Innovative courses like Discover New York transform the city into a "living classroom" where professors and students gather at locations like Central Park and Greenwich Village.

Students also benefit from St. John's focus on an international academic experience. The University offers extensive study abroad courses during the academic year as well as the winter and summer semesters. Students can live and learn at St. John's Rome, Italy, campus and Paris, France, location.

In addition, more than 100 of New York's national and international business, communications, entertainment and health-related employers recruit St. John's students on campus each year. Internships are available throughout the entire metropolitan region.