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Pre-medicine Program Guidelines
The pre-medicine program is
designed to offer a complete academic preparation for medical school. In
addition, we offer several unique programs designed to explore the ethical,
moral and social implications of modern medicine and technology. Students
participating in the pre-medicine program can choose Biology or any other
academic major.
Minimal Pre-medicine
Requirments
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CHEM 211 |
General Chemistry I (w/lab) |
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CHEM 212 |
General Chemistry II (w/lab) |
| CHEM 311 |
Organic Chemistry I (w/lab) |
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CHEM 312 |
Organic Chemistry II (w/lab) |
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BIOL 211 |
Biology I (w/lab) |
| BIOL 212 |
Biology II (w/lab) |
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PHYS 211 |
College Physics I (w/lab) |
| PHYS 212 |
College Physics II (w/lab) |
| BIOL 400 |
Special Topics Seminar in Biology and Medicine (required yearly) |
Math:
College algebra/trigonometry required; calculus is recommended
At least two upper level
Biology classes are strongly recommended. Especially recommended
are BIO 305 Molecular Biology, BIO 405/406 Biochemistry, BIO 303 Genetics,
BIO 304 Anatomy and Physiology.
It is recommended that the
minimal requirements be completed by the end of the junior year as
preparation for the MCAT examination. Pre-medicine faculty advisors
help guide the students in their preparation of medical school application.
In addition to the course
offering/requirements listed above, the following supplementary
programs/courses are available:
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Discussions
and seminars with faculty and invited members of the health care
community (physicians, nurses, medical researchers, etc) to discuss
topics in medicine and bioethics.
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Assistance in identifying and acquiring
summer internships.
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Assistance and direction in the pursuit of
independent research.
The department is developing a
new Physician
Mentoring Program initiative: Students meet individually with selected
Catholic physicians (in collaboration with the Catholic Medical Association)
to discuss interests and concerns in any field of medicine, and medical
school experience. (More details will be available as the program develops)
Other Pre-Professional Guidelines
The
Department of Biology and Chemistry curriculum can also prepare individuals
for a variety of other professional programs such as veterinary medicine,
dental school, chiropractic school, doctor of physical therapy. For a
summary of these guidelines, download the following document.
Pre-professional Guidelines and the AMU Curriculum. |
