Student Clubs


Biology Club

Open to all students pursuing either a major or a minor within the department, the Biology Club allows you to:

  • Interact socially and academically with your peers and department faculty
  • Contribute to service projects and fundraisers
  • Take a break from your studies
  • Enjoy activities like picnics, camping trips, bowling excursions with faculty and intramural sports
  • Ask questions about biology classes or faculty
  • Share feedback and get information from departmental administrators

Meetings are held 1-2 times a month with an additional 2-3 scheduled outings per semester.


Pre-Dental Club

The Pre-Dental Club provides aspiring dental students with guidance on gaining practical experience, navigating application processes, and connecting with peers and faculty through engaging activities.

  • Receive advice on gaining hands-on practical experience and applying to dental school.

  • Participate in occasional workshops designed specifically to help you prepare and polish your dental school applications.

  • Join 6–8 meetings per semester to stay informed, build connections, and participate in fun club activities.


Pre-Medicine Club

This club is geared to undergraduates seeking admission into medical school. It is highly visible and meets on a regular basis throughout the school year. Speakers from the UMD Medical School are often invited to speak at club events. The club also:

  • Helps members secure volunteer experiences within the Duluth community
  • Holds workshops helping members write their personal statements
  • Provides study hints for the MCAT
  • Partners with community organizations to host on-campus blood drives

Pre-Physician Assistant Club

By joining the Pre-PA club, students experience new opportunities and learn all about physician assistants through engaging activities and events. Come join us and we can all work together to learn more about physician assistants! 

  • Preparation for the admission requirements and application processes for PA school. 
  • Club activities include volunteer work, fundraisers, get-togethers, meetings with guest speakers, and more! 
  • Students will gain valuable knowledge while having fun along the way. 

Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club

By getting involved with the Pre-Veterinary Club, students meet others with a common career goal and can learn a lot about admission to veterinary medical schools through a variety of events. 

  • Activities have included a behind the scenes tour of the Lake Superior Zoo and the North Shore Veterinary Hospital
  • Interact with practicing veterinarians and learn about alternative methods like acupuncture and herbal treatments. 
  • Annual trip to the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine open house for a tour of the facility.

Pre-Genetic Counseling Club

Provides undergraduate students interested in the field of genetics and the career of genetic counseling with opportunities to learn more about the field.


Pre-Pharmacy Club

Pre-pharmacy club is dedicated to helping students network and prepare on the journey to becoming pharmacists.

  • Monthly meeting for various events
  • Speaker series
  • Application support, and Q&A sessions with current UMN pharmacy students.