Pre-medical Studies: Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry and Veterinary Medicine Concentration

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Adviser: Keith A. Berven (Biological Sciences)

Committee: Amy Banes-Berceli (Biological Sciences), Keith Berven (Biological Sciences), Shannon Esselink (College of Arts and Sciences Advising, Lisa Flynn, M.D., Christina Grabowski (School of Medicine), Nessan Kerrigan (Chemistry), Paul Ragatski (School of Medicine), Brad Roth (Physics), Mohammad Siadat (Computer Science and Engineering), Keith Williams (Psychology), Patricia Wren (Health Sciences)

The concentration in pre-medical studies is intended for students who wish to pursue careers in medicine, dentistry, optometry or veterinary medicine. The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology provides students with all the requirements for a concentration in pre-medical studies. Students in the Bachelor of Arts degree program will need to complete two semesters of organic chemistry and laboratory in addition to their other science requirements. Students are expected to complete a concentration consisting of the following:

1. At least 24-25 credits of biology

This includes some laboratories and the required introductory biology sequence (BIO 111 , BIO 113 , BIO 116 ) and at least three of the following

2. 20 credits of chemistry

CHM 157 - General Chemistry I (5)
CHM 158 - General Chemistry II (5)
CHM 234 - Organic Chemistry I (4)
CHM 235 - Organic Chemistry II (4)
CHM 237 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)

3. 10 credits of physics

PHY 101 - General Physics I (4) and PHY 102 - General Physics II (4)
or
PHY 151 - Introductory Physics I (4) and PHY 152 - Introductory Physics II (4)
PHY 158 - General Physics Laboratory (2)

4. 8 credits of mathematics

MTH 141 - Precalculus (4)

Plus one of

MTH 122 - Calculus for the Social Sciences (4)
MTH 154 - Calculus I (4)
STA 225 - Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Reasoning (4)
STA 226 - Applied Probability and Statistics (4)
STA 228 - Statistical Methods for Biology (4)

Note

Pre-optometry concentration students must take 12 credits of mathematics including one statistics course (STA 225 , STA 226 , or STA 228 ).

Additional information

The concentration provides the minimum requirements for admission to various medical, osteopathic, dental, optometry and veterinary schools, and provides the necessary background for the science portion of the standardized aptitude tests: medical (MCAT), dental (DAT), optometry (OAT) and veterinary (VCAT or GRE). This concentration does not constitute a major. Students must elect a major from those offered by the university. Interested students should consult with Keith Berven, pre-medical concentration coordinator, for counseling and assistance in planning their academic programs.

Pre-medical Studies: Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry and Veterinary Medicine Concentration

1. At least 24-25 credits of biology

Cell Biology

Genetics

Physiology

Biochemistry

Developmental biology