Pre-Medical Sciences

The pre-medical sciences pattern within the Health Science major is designed to prepare a student to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) examination, which is required for admission to medical school.  The pre-medical sciences pattern is a viable option for those who are interested in family practice, preventative medicine, or pediatrics.  Students are required to take class work in biology, chemistry, and physics in addition to the program focus required of a health science major.  The solid Health Science background, with its emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion,  is excellent for a physician who will be working in a rural area as a general practitioner.  Students should maintain a 3.25 GPA to remain in the pattern.

Download a specialized four-year sequence for the Pre-Medical Sciences pattern.

Courses For Pre-Medical Sciences Pattern Recommended Minimum GPA- 3.25	Semester Hours    17-18
BIOL 108 Intro to Biology II#	4
BIOL 200 Cell Biology with Lab	4
CHEM 121 General Chemistry II#	5
#The prerequisites for BIOL 108 and CHEM 121 should be taken to fulfill the Life Science and Physical Science LSP requirements.
CHEM 320 Foundation of Organic Chemistry	4
OR CHEM 329 Organic Chemistry I	(3)
AND CHEM 330 Organic Chemistry I Lab	(1)
OR CHEM 333 Organic Chemistry Lab#	(2)
#The prerequisites for CHEM 333 are CHEM 329 and CHEM 331.