Degrees

Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Studies B.S. DEGREE

Students who plan to apply to schools of medicine, dentistry, optometry and osteopathy should complete the following required courses by the end of the junior year in order to prepare for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or the Dental Admission Test (DAT). This list represents minimum requirements.

Required Science Courses (24 Credits)	Credits
BIO 101 Principles of Biology I	4
BIO 102 Principles of Biology II	4
CPC 101 Inorganic Chemistry I	4
CPC 102 Inorganic Chemistry II	4
CPC 201 Organic Chemistry I	4
CPC 202 Organic Chemistry II	4
CPP 101 General Physics I	4
CPP 102 General Physics II	4

Other Required Courses (10 Credits)

LLE 101 English Composition I	3
LLE 102 English Composition II	3
MAT 121 Calculus I (or Calculus II)	4

Recommended Science Courses:
Students are encouraged to select, in consultation with a faculty advisor, three or more electives from the following courses:

BIO 202 Developmental Biology	4
BIO 203 Physiology	4
BIO 211 Genetics	4
BIO 222 Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIO 223 Anatomy and Physiology II	4
BIO 303 Histology	4
BIO 318 Cellular & Molecular Biology	4
CPC 311 Biochemistry I	3
CPC 312 Biochemistry II	3

Liberal Arts Courses:

Medical schools prefer applicants who also have a good background in liberal arts and humanities. Consequently, students should take some courses in history and literature.
A course in ethics is strongly recommended.

Admissions Criteria for Medical and Dental Schools
Admission to medical school or dental school is influenced by the following five factors:

1.    The cumulative grade point average and the course content of the student’s undergraduate record;
2.    Test scores earned on the MCAT and DAT;
3.   The composite letter of recommendation and individual faculty letters;
4.   Service in community health institutions and relevant volunteer work, and
5.   The result of a personal interview (required by medical schools).