Pre-Medical Undergraduate Academic Program

The Medical Profession needs individuals from diverse educational backgrounds who will bring to the profession a variety of talents and interests.

All Medical schools recognize the importance of a broad education with a strong foundation in the natural sciences, highly developed communication skills and a solid background in social sciences and humanities.

All require: One year of Biology

Biology 105, The Organism AND Biology 106, The Cell will complete the one year requirement for Biology. It is recommended (not required) that you take additional Biology courses. Biology 208, Genetics, Biology 202, Human Physiology, Biology 309, Molecular Biology are good choices.

Two years of Chemistry

Chemistry 103 and 104 OR 107 and 202 General Chemistry AND Chemistry 223 and 224 will complete the two- year requirement for Chemistry. It is strongly recommended (not required) you take Chemistry 324, Biological Chemistry OR Chemistry 303 and 304, Biochemistry.

One year of Physics

Physics 103 and104, Principles of Physics OR Physics 107 and108, General Physics, or Physics 109 and 110, Seminar in Physics, will complete the one-year requirement for Physics.

Most require: One year of Mathematics

Only a small number of medical schools demand a specific course sequence in math. But all value mathematical competence, and many require or strongly recommend math courses. Increasing numbers of medical schools utilize computer theory and statistics.

Many schools specify Calculus I. Math 111, Intro to Calculus OR Math 112, Calculus I will complete the Calculus requirement. Choices for a second Math course include: Math 107, Intro to Statistics OR Psy 201, Psychological Statistics OR Math 113, Calculus II OR Com 111, Intro to Computer Science. Only Harvard Medical School, Johns Hopkins Medical School and Washington University Medical School require Calculus I and II.

One year of English

Any courses offered by the English Department will satisfy the English requirement. Some schools specify composition and literature. Additional science courses are not required, but additional Biology courses are recommended to help in preparation for the MCAT test.