Some undergraduate institutions offer minors or majors in “pre-medical”, “biological” or “scientific” illustration that may help students develop introductory skills and knowledge and potentially to prepare for medical illustration graduate programs. Please note: these programs are not required for, nor do they guarantee admission to, graduate programs. Undergraduate majors and minors are not subject to detailed standards and outcome measures related to medical illustration.

Science preparation is equally important as drawing ability for a successful career in medical illustration. If considering an art school for an undergraduate degree, be sure the biological science courses are of pre-med caliber. Please note: this list does not constitute an endorsement of specific undergraduate institutions by the AMI. The AMI only partners with CAAHEP to accredit graduate programs in medical illustration. If students are interested in graduate study, they should contact graduate programs of interest for recommendations regarding undergraduate institutions and programs.

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