2007 - 2008 University Catalog
Preprofessional Program in Medicine and Dentistry
Medicine:
Gregory Miller (Chemistry), AdvisorRichard May (Biology), Advisor
David Oline (Biology), Advisor
Peter Schroeder (Biology), Advisor
John Sollinger (Biology), Advisor
Peter Wu (Physics), Advisor
Dentistry:
Gregory Miller (Chemistry), AdvisorChris Oswald (Biology), Advisor
The University offers curricula that prepare students for entrance into medical and dental schools. A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to most of these schools. Professional schools accept bachelor’s degrees in any regular academic discipline; however, the majority of students major in biology or chemistry, often choosing the biomedical option in these departments.
First-year courses are the same for the medicine and dentistry preprofessional programs.
First Year
| General Chemistry (CH 201, 202, 203) | 9 |
| General Chemistry Lab (CH 204, 205, 206) | 6 |
| Principles of Biology (BI 211, 212, 213) | 12 |
| Mathematics | 12 |
| University Seminar (USEM 101, 102, 103) | 12 |
| Total credits | 51 |
Courses taken in the second, third, and fourth years should be planned in consultation with the appropriate advisor. Courses commonly required by medical schools include Organic Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, and Psychology. Highly recommended electives include Genetics, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, and Spanish. Students must complete the University Studies requirements and the requirements for a major.