Undergraduate students interested in Pre-Medicine should complete the Core Courses of biology and chemistry. You are strongly encouraged to take:
- the two-term biochemistry sequence (Macromolecular Structure & Function Metabolic Pathways, Lab)
- Organic Chemistry (1, 2, Lab)
- Physics (1, 2, Lab)
when completing upper-level and required science courses. Completing these courses will prepare you for taking the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) at the end of your junior year. We recommend that you choose one medical path that suits their philosophy (M.D. or D.O.). M.D.s practice the classical form of medicine, allopathic. This focuses on diagnosis and treatment of disease based on its symptoms. In contrast, D.O.s practice osteopathic medicine, holistic. This focuses on treatment of the “whole body” rather than treatment the disease based on its symptoms.
Credits needed for completion: 120+ credits (4 years of undergraduate education)
Recommended QPA: 3.5+
Recommended MCAT Score: 25-31+
Application Service: M.D. – MCAS, D.O. – AACOMAS
Contact: Olivia Long, PhD