Why can't my major be Pre- _____________?

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The Pre-Professional curriculum at UMBC is a set of specific coursework designed to guide you towards meeting the entry requirements of the particular type of professional school you wish you attend.  Students may choose to follow a Pre-Professional curriculum in addition to their academic major but pre-professional courses cannot stand alone as their major. Students who wish to receive a bachelor's degree from UMBC need to complete an academic field major such as Biology, History, or Chemistry.