Pre-Med and ANSC Curriculums
Different Medical Schools are specific in their Prerequisite Courses. However, there are a set of standard core courses that are expected by most every medical school, which include the following:
| Pre-Med Requirements | Purdue Equivalents |
|---|---|
| One year of Biology (with laboratory) | Biol 110 and 111 and Biol 231-232 |
| One year General Chemistry (with laboratory) | CHM 115-116 or CHM 125-126 or CHM 123-124 |
| One year of Organic Chemistry (with laboratory) | CHM 255-256 or CHM 261-262 |
| One year of Physics (with laboratory) | PHYS 220-221 or PHYS 152-251 |
| One year of English (required by 60% of US Medical Schools) | ENGL 101-102 or 103 |
Do not think that this will suffice! Instead, investigate schools that
you know you will be interested in applying to, and see exactly what their
requirements are. You need to particularly pay attention to the
English requirements. Since many pre-med students are science bound, it is
crucial that you show your excellence in composition as well.
These are few suggested courses for pre-med students:
| Pre-Med Suggestions | Purdue Equivalents |
|---|---|
| One semester of Microbiology (with laboratory) | Biol 221 or BIOL 438 and 439 |
| One year of Calculus | MA 223-224 or MA 161-162 |
| One semester of Genetics | AGRY 320 or BIOL 241 |
| One semester of Biochemistry (with laboratory) | BCHM 307 and 309 |
| One year of Psychology or Sociology | PSY 120, 200, 201, 235 or SOC 100, 220, 334, etc. |
HINT:
One thing to keep in mind while you are choosing your courses to boost your background for applying to medical school is the importance of your GPA. Most schools will not distinguish between an excelled General Chemistry course and an easy General Chemistry course. They will, however, distinguish between an A or a B in General Chemistry. So, perhaps, it is worth your while to give thought to your capabilities as a student to ensure your GPA remains competitive. So whatever courses you decide to choose, just be positively sure you get an A!
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