Sample Pre-Health Curriculum Outline

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

CP 2120 - Principles of Chemistry I

CP 2121 - Principles of Chemistry Lab I

MA 2090 - Precalculus

EL 1000 - English

FY 1000 - Ethics of Engagement  

Spring 

CP 2130 - Principles of Chemistry II

CP 2131 - Lab Principles of Chemistry Lab II

BS 2400 - Basic Biology I

BS 2401 - Basic Biology I Lab

MA 2310 - Calculus & Analytical Geometry I

EL 2200 - English

Introduce yourself to the premedical advisors
Familiarize yourself with www.aamc.org, especially "Aspiring Docs"

Year 2

Fall

CP 3300 - Organic Chemistry I

CP 3302 - Organic Chemistry Lab I

BS 2410 - Basic Biology II

BS 2411 - Basic Biology II Lab

MA 2320 - Calculus & Analytical Geometry II

Spring

CP 3310 - Organic Chemistry II

CP 3312 - Organic Chemistry Lab II

MA 2000 - Applied Statistics

SY 1500 - Introduction to Sociology

Initiate your file with the Health Professions Advisory Committee in spring.

Year 3

Fall

PX 2200 - Physics 1, Calculus-based

PX 2201 - Physics I, Calculus-based Laboratory 

CP 4510 - Biochemistry 1

CP 4520 - Biochemistry Lab

Spring 

PX 2300 - Physics II, Calculus-based 

PX 2301 - Physics II, Calculus-based Laboratory

PY 2010 - Introduction to 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.