Pre-med students have several requirements to fulfill before applying to medical school. In order to increase your chances of being accepted into medical school, it necessary that pre-med students follow these guidelines.
Many undergraduates choose to major in Biology but medical schools encourage students to choose a major that can provide the most diverse amount of knowledge. Take courses in a variety of subjects but include plenty of math and science courses. There are set core requirements that all students must take in order to attend medical school.
Course Requirements include:
- 1 year of Biology (with Lab)
- 1 year of Inorganic Chemistry (with Lab)
- 1 year of Organic Chemistry (with Lab)
- 1 year of English
- 1 year of Calculus or College Level Math
- 1 semester of Biochemistry (at select schools only)
A student’s overall GPA, a GPA in science courses, and a GPA in non-science courses are calculated separately. Medical Schools prefer students with a GPA of at least 3.5 in each GPA category (based on the US 4.0 scale). It is best to do well from freshman year but improvement over the years is also considered. If a student has trouble in any one course, they can still be accepted to medical school. They will have the chance to show improvement by retaking a similar course.
