Preparing for Medical/Health Professions"While all health professions schools require a strong background in Biology and Chemistry, it is not necessary to major in these disciplines. Health professions schools are actively encouraging applications from people in all academic disciplines. Your main considerations in evaluating possible majors should be your interests and your alternative career choices. If your passion is English, Art History, or Brain & Cognitive Sciences, go for it! You'll enjoy your college years far more, and you'll most likely earn higher grades, if you focus your attention on your favorite subject(s)." --Adapted from Preprofessional Course Requirements in the CAS Health Professions Handbook All students contemplating a career in medicine should consult with a pre-med advisor to finalize course selections. Graduate/Medical degree programs in the health professions generally have admissions requirements that include 2 semesters of biology (beyond the introductory level), general chemistry, organic chemistry, general physics, mathematics, and English. Premed Students: In addition to completing the B.A. or B.S. curriculum in BCS, the following requirements also should be completed. For B.S. students, the science and math courses required for medical school can simultaneously fulfill some of the BCS degree requirements for General Science Foundation, Allied Field, and Open Electives, if your advisor approves them as appropriately related to your track and interests.
Related Links |
|||||||||