Premedical and Pre-Health Studies Co-Major

Provides a broad-based premedical background and prepares students to pursue advanced degrees in medicine as well as other healthcare related fields. Integrates comprehensive, regularly scheduled premedical advising with courses that cover fundamental concepts in the biological, physical, and social sciences required for admission to medical school or other health professional schools, and/or in preparation for standardized professional healthcare program admission tests (e.g., MCAT, DAT, GRE, PA-CAT). A co-major must be taken in conjunction with a primary major, which provides the significant depth and breadth of an academic discipline; it cannot be taken independently. There is no specific degree designation for the co-major; students receive the degree designation of their primary major.

Note: Students are not required to complete the co-major for successful application and admittance to medical school or other health professional schools. Premedical Studies courses as well as access to services provided by the Mallory-Wilson Center for Healthcare Education and the Prehealth Advisory Committee are available to all students.

Program Requirements

(57-66 semester hours)

Complete a major in one of the divisions of the university.

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Some professional programs may require an additional course in composition.  See your advisor for more information

Concentrations (one required):

Premedical

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Strongly recommended

Pre-Health 

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Students are encouraged to speak to their advisor about which biochemistry course is appropriate. CHM 332 might not cover all content on admissions tests, and might not be accepted as a prerequisite by all programs

Other Courses to Consider

While not required in all concentrations, these courses may strengthen your application.