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.

Other Required Courses (40 Credits)

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

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).