What courses should I take before applying to medical school

Question: What courses should I take before applying to medical school

Answer: You already know it: Admission to medical school is tough! Take the required science courses for medical school admission to ensure that you fulfill the requirements to get into medical school. Most medical schools require the following course work:

• Biology with Laboratory (one year)
• Inorganic Chemistry with Laboratory (one year)
• Organic Chemistry with Laboratory (one year)
• Physics (one year)
• English (one year)
• Calculus or College Level Math
• Biochemistry

Schools vary as to their requirements so consider which schools to you'll apply to early to ensure that you'll take the appropriate courses to ensure you have the greatest odds of acceptance.

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