Prerequisite Courses

Even though medical schools differ in their prerequisite course requirements, below are recommended courses to make you successful in your applications.

It is important to note that you can major in anything.

Required and Recommended Courses

These courses often are:

• Biology (2 semesters with lab)
• General Chemistry (2 semesters with lab)
• Organic Chemistry (2 semesters with lab)
• Physics (2 semesters with lab)
• Biochemistry (1 semester)
• Psychology (1 semester)
• Statistics (1 semester)
• Calculus (1 semester)
• Writing (2 semesters)
• Humanities and Social Sciences (varies)

To discover which courses are required or recommended for a specific medical school, check the school's website, usually under "Admissions."

Another handy tool is the Medical College Admission Requirements (MSAR), which lists all MD schools in the United States. The cost is $28 per year.

Mines Courses

Mines equivalents coming soon.