Each program has its own prerequisites. Check specific schools for detailed prerequisites. Admission Requirements for specific Doctor of Allopathic Medicine can be found on the AAMC website or for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at the AACOM website.
Concentrations in Biology Education, General Biology, Molecular & Microbial Biology, or Organismal Biology can help fulfill these required courses and most of the recommended courses while progressing toward a bachelor’s degree.
Generally, a minimum of 90-semester units (including public speaking, social science, and humanities courses as well as those listed above) are required, but a bachelor’s degree is highly recommended. In addition, letters of recommendation from professors, physicians, etc. as well as a personal statement from the applicant are required. Acceptance into a school may be aided by a broad range of extracurricular activities, medical-related experience, and fluency in a second language in addition to a strong GPA (e.g., >3.5) and MCAT scores (e.g., >500). Interested students should investigate the admission requirements of specific schools well before beginning the application process.
For further information contact Dr. Mark A. Grobner at 209.667.3628, email mgrobner@csustan.edu or the Pre-Health Society Club, email stanprehealth@gmail.com.