The first answer is a great answer. I’m a psychology major but I’m making sure to take the required classes to get in which are: 1 year of biology, 1 year of chemistry, 1 year of organic chemistry, 1 year of physics (and labs with all of those classes), Calculus, and English. These requirements are to help you when you take the MCAT. You’ll see questions from all of those classes except English. You’ll have an essay at the end and that’s where the English class comes in. My pre-med adviser recommended that I take an anatomy class and biochemistry to help prepare me for the rigors of medical school. Keep in mind that for the first “cut” of medical school, admissions usually only look at your science GPA and your MCAT score. If that meets their standards, then they’ll send you a secondary application, so make sure to keep up your grades in your science classes. Less than 50% of people who apply get in because there just aren’t enough places. Make sure to have a back-up plan and good luck!!!

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What classes does a Pre-Med student take?
I was just wondering if anyone recently started or took part in a pre-med program at a University. What classes have you taken so far/will take?

Most of the above is good info. However, calculus is not a requirement at most medical schools — even many top-ranked med schools do not require it. There is no calculus on the MCAT. There are still many good reasons to take it, but you don’t need it to get into med school, nor will you have to use it while you are there.

The fashion for what extra classes (outside of the big four of bio, gchem, ochem, and physics) are required is constantly shifting. For example, biochemistry is being required at more schools every year.

The AAMC puts out a book each year called the MSAR (Medical School Admission Requirements) that, true to its name, lists each school’s requirements. Most college libraries and pre-medical advisor’s offices have a copy, or you can order one online from the AAMC.

Hope that helps!

My boyfriend is attending NC State this fall for pre-med. I’ve seen his schedule and the other classes offered. Basically you take biology and Allied Health Science classes. Psychology also helps a lot because it helps you venture through the way humans work. Also, what part of the medical program you want to do affects the classes you should take. (Higher math classes are a plus as well).

I hope I helped a little. 🙂

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I would bet that the human population would not be near 6 billion people. (A Roman Catholic Med Student).

One year of each: biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and one semester of biochemistry and calculus.

I’ve taken them all plus many more biology’s and chem’s.

To get into med school, you have to take a med school’s required courses. Your major doesn’t matter. Here’s the list of what Harvard Med wants. Most med schools will be very similar, if not identical:

The Committee on Admissions considers the level of courses when evaluating academic performance and determining a candidates suitability for medicine. We require a strong preparation in the sciences and mathematics basic to medical school studies. Candidates should take courses that are comparable to courses taken by students majoring in these subjects.

In the final analysis, however, it is not the number of years in college or hours in a course, but the quality of education and the maturity of the student which determine readiness for medical school. At least three years of college work and a baccalaureate degree are required prior to matriculation in medical school.

# Required Course 1. Biology: one year with laboratory experience. Courses taken should deal with the cellular and molecular aspects as well as the structure and function of living organisms. Advanced placement credits cannot be used to satisfy this requirement; upper level courses should be taken if granted advanced placement credits.

# 2. Chemistry: two years with laboratory experience. Full year courses in general (or inorganic) and organic chemistry generally meet this requirement. A one semester course in organic chemistry which covers the relevant material supplemented by a semester course in biochemistry may substitute for the traditional year of organic chemistry. We will consider other options that adequately prepare students for the study of biochemistry and molecular biology in medical school. Advanced placement credits which enable a student to take an upper level course may be used to meet one semester of this requirement.

# 3. Physics: one year. Advanced placement credits which enable a student to take an upper level course may be used to meet one semester of this requirement.

# 4. Mathematics: one year of calculus. Advanced placement credits may satisfy this requirement (Calculus AB – 1 semester, Calculus BC – 2 semesters). A course in statistics does not meet this requirement.

# 5. Expository Writing: one year. Writing skills are important for the study and practice of medicine. This requirement may be met with any non-science courses that involve substantial experience in expository writing. Advanced placement credits cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.

# 6. Additional requirements for the HST Program: Requirements are the same as above except that calculus including differential equations and one year of calculus-based physics in college are required. A course in biochemistry is strongly encouraged before matriculation.

We will consider other course formats or combinations that are sponsored by the undergraduate institution attended and provide equivalent preparation. When advanced placement credits used to satisfy portions of the chemistry, physics, or mathematics requirements noted above, scores from the AP examination must be submitted prior to matriculation. If these credits are not shown on the college transcript, either the scores from the placement examination or a letter from the chairperson of the respective department certifying that the student has met the requirement in question must be submitted. If there is doubt about the suitability of advanced placement credits, you should contact the Faculty Associate Dean for Admissions for approval before final admissions decisions are made in February.

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