As a new student in the Pre-Health Core Studies Program, you will meet with a Pre-Health advisor to review your previous experiences and your future goals. Based on this discussion, you will create an individualized academic schedule.
The following sample schedule is provided as examples to illustrate potential study sequences. Course availability varies each year. Please stay in regular contact with your Pre-Health advisor and refer to the Course Guide website for the most up-to-date course offerings.
Two-year, full-time Core Studies sample schedule
The Core Studies Program may be completed full-time in four semesters or part-time over two years. You will most likely take physics and inorganic/general chemistry the first year, followed by biology, organic chemistry, and biochemistry the second year in preparation for taking the April/May/June MCAT, DAT, or GRE. Note that fall and spring classes are rostered in the evenings and summer courses are rostered in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
| Term | Course | Course Units (c.u.)* |
|---|---|---|
| Year One | ||
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Fall Semester |
Physics I: Mechanics (lecture and lab): PHYS 101-601 |
1.5 |
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Introductory Chemistry I lecture: CHEM 100-601 |
1 |
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General Chemistry I lab: CHEM 053-601 |
0.5 |
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Spring Semester |
Physics II: Electromagnetism (lecture and lab): PHYS 102-601 |
1.5 |
|
General Chemistry II lecture: CHEM 102-601 |
1 |
|
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General Chemistry II lab: CHEM 054-601 |
0.5 |
|
|
Summer Year 1 |
Complete your Biology sequence requirements: Biol 101.910 (lecture and lab) 1.5 cu in Summer Session 1 and Biol 102.920 (lecture and lab) 1.5 cu in Summer Session 2. |
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| Year Two | ||
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Fall Semester |
Organic Chemistry I lecture: CHEM 241-601 |
1 |
|
Experimental Organic Chemistry I lab (Part I): CHEM 247-601 |
0 (c.u. earned in spring) |
|
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Advanced BIOL or BIBB or ANAT course optional |
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Spring Semester |
Organic Chemistry II lecture: CHEM 242-601 |
1 |
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Experimental Organic Chemistry I lab (Part II): CHEM 248-601 |
1 (continuing from fall) |
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Advanced BIOL or BIBB course optional |
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Essentials of Biochemistry: BIOL 203.601 or CHEM 251.601 Biological Chemistry |
1 |
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| Total c.u. | 13 | |
- On the two-year schedule, you will complete the MCAT, DAT, or GRE in late April-beginning of June of the second year.
- Please keep in mind that the recommended prep time for the MCAT and DAT exams are 300-350 hours.
- You can apply to medical, dental, or veterinary medical school at the beginning of June for the following fall entry term.
