A semester-by-semester outline of the suggested 4-year sequence from the Office of Pre-Health Professions.
This sequence is separate from any curriculum outline leading to a degree. General education requirements are also not included in this outline. Please consult a faculty advisor in the department of your major to coordinate this sequence with your degree requirements.
Year 1
Fall
- Principles of Chem I
- Principles of Chem I Lab
- Precalculus
- English
- FYE
Spring
- Principles of Chem II
- Lab Principles of Chem II
- Basic Biol Science I
- Basic Biol Science I Lab
- Calculus I
- English
- FYE
Introduce yourself to the premedical advisors
Familiarize yourself with www.aamc.org, especially "Aspiring Docs"
Year 2
Fall
- Organic Chem I
- Organic Chem I Lab
- Basic Biol Science II
- Basic Biol Science II Lab
- Calculus II
Spring
- Organic Chem II
- Organic Chem II Lab
- Statistics
- Sociology
Initiate your file with the Health Professions Advisory Committee in spring.
Year 3
Fall
- Physics I
- Physics I Lab
- Biochem I
- Biochem Lab
Spring
- Physics II
- Physics II Lab
- Psychology
Build the contents of your file with the Health Professions Advisory Committee.
Start preparing for admissions tests.
Take admissions test (MCAT, DAT, etc.) in summer.
Year 4
It is strongly recommended that advanced courses in biology and/or chemistry be taken.
Apply to health professions schools or alternatives.