Pre-Medicine

What is Pre-Med?

Pre-med is a set of designated coursework you take in your undergraduate education to prepare you for medical school. Your pre-medicine education will prepare you today to take on tomorrow’s health care challenges and change the future for the better. At UHSP, your classes (even history and public speaking) are taught through a health sciences lens so you develop the skills you’ll need to grow into an excellent doctor.

General Biology with lab (8 credit hours)
General Chemistry with lab (8 credit hours)
Organic Chemistry with lab (8 credit hours)
Physics with lab (8 credit hours)
Statistics (Some schools will require Calculus)
English with writing intensive courses (6 credit hours)
Psychology and Sociology (may or may not be a prerequisite)

Recommended: Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Medical Terminology
MCAT: Introductory Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Human Physiology, Psychology and Sociology

Paths to Med. School

Whether you’re on the fast track to professional school or looking to complete your undergraduate degree before applying to a medical program, there is a path for you.

Pre-Medicine Coursework

Pre-medicine coursework at UHSP prepares you with the necessary prerequisites for applying for entry into a medical school program.

Bachelor’s Degree

Complete a bachelor’s degree in the program of your choice as long as it meets the necessary prerequisites for medical school entry.

Your Medical Journey Starts Here

For those interested in a bachelor’s degree on their way to medical school, UHSP offers several programs meet the prerequisites required, allowing you to diversify your education on your road to your M.D.

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Continue with A.t. Still University

After earning your bachelor’s degree or completing your pre-medicine prerequisites, you’ll be ready to pursue any medical program you choose. UHSP students who choose to pursue their Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) Medicine at A.T. Still University (ATSU-KCOM) benefit from three interview slots reserved for UHSP students each year.

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UHSP — Made for Health Sciences

HEALTH SCIENCE FOCUS

At UHSP, your coursework is taught through a health sciences-focused lens, allowing you to begin building your skill set to carry forward into med school and beyond.

PROFESSIONs aDVISING

Our Pre-Health Professions Advisor will guide you every step of the way — from selecting the right courses to preparing for your transition into medical school.

LOCATION

We’re located within one of the nation’s top biomedical complexes, placing you in the path of leading hospitals, research institutions and health care organizations.

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