Medicine and Dentistry
Medicine and Dentistry
Medicine Advisors:
Thomas Keevil, Chemistry AdvisorRichard May, Biology Advisor
John Sollinger, Biology Advisor
Peter Wu, Physics Advisor
Dentistry Advisors:
Thomas Keevil, 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.
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 Colloquium (Core 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 General Education requirements and the requirements for a major.