Pre-medical program
There are well over 100 medical schools in the United States and their admissions requirements vary slightly. Most will not consider applicants unless they are an undergraduate degree candidate, so it is advisable to participate in a disciplinary major program such as biology, chemistry or natural science.
Admission requirements common to medical schools are at least three years of undergraduate study including two semesters each of biology, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physics with recommended electives in quantitative analysis, mathematics and non-science areas. Currently, a B-plus average seems necessary for admission to a medical school.
Adequate performance in the national Medical Aptitude Test, usually taken during the third year of undergraduate study, is also a requirement.
Other health related careers can be entered with some undergraduate preparation at our College. These include such fields as optometry, veterinary medicine, chiropractic medicine, physical therapy, pharmacy, nursing and many others. It is not possible to generalize concerning the requirements of all the professional schools involved but they require an emphasis in the basic sciences as well as liberal arts electives.
The division of natural sciences maintains an information center through which students can receive assistance and advice on career opportunities in the health field as well as other fields which depend on a science emphasis. The chairman of the division,
Dr. John Frohliger, should be consulted.
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