Pre-Medicine (Not a major)
Planning Worksheet
COURSES REQUIRED BY MOST MEDICAL SCHOOLS
 BCHEM 143/144 (General Chemistry I)*
 BCHEM 153/154 (General Chemistry II)
 BCHEM 163/164 (General Chemistry III)
 BBIO 180 (Intro to Biology I)
 BBIO 200 (Intro to Biology II)
 BBIO 220 (Intro to Biology III)
 BCHEM 237 (Organic Chemistry I)
 BCHEM 238/241 (Organic Chemistry II)
 BCHEM 239/242 (Organic Chemistry III)
 BPHYS 114/117 (General Physics I)
 BPHYS 115/118 (General Physics II)
 BPHYS 116/119 (General Physics III)
*Prerequisites: B CHEM 139 or placement into BMATH 123. Students must also register for a Chemistry Quiz section
Courses that are strongly recommended:
 BBIO 364 (Biochemistry I)
 BBIO 365 (Biochemistry II)
 ST MATH 124 or BMATH 144 (Calculus)
 Statistics (BHS 215, BBUS 215 or BIS 315) Consult with
an advisor regarding best option for your major.
 Courses in human behavior such as BCUSP 170
(Intro to Psychology), other Psychology courses,
BCUSP 181 (Intro to Sociology), etc.
 BBIO 360 (Genetics)
 BIS 380 (Bioethics)
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Take the Math Placement Test to determine your eligibility for starting science courses.
It is recommended that you take BCHEM 143/144 within your first year as it is the prerequisite for many other
science courses.
The courses above serve as a guide to medical school prerequisites. You should research the specific courses
needed for your chosen schools.
First year students should choose VLPA Discovery Core classes. Science prerequisites above will fulfill NW and social
sciences will fulfill I&S.
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SB 2/8/2016
Preparing for Medical School
Students apply a full year in advance of starting medical school, which typically begins in the
fall. Below are the steps:
EXPERIENCE – It is very important that you gain experience in the field of medicine prior to apply to
medical school such as volunteering, shadowing and working in health care. For resources on
finding these opportunities, see the Pre-Health Advising website at: http://www.uwb.edu/pre-health
MCAT - Take the MCAT entrance exam once all prerequisite courses are completed. Most students
take this exam during the spring/summer of the year prior to their intended start date. Current cost
to take this entrance exam is $305 (2016).
APPLY
Primary Application - Submit the primary application depending on the type of medical school
you wish to attend. You will submit one application and indicate which schools you want to
receive your application.
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AMCAS (Allopathic schools) - The processing fee for the AAMCAS is $160 and includes one
medical school designation. Additional schools are $36 each. Local school deadline: UW –
October 15
AACOMAS (Osteopathic schools) - The fee for applying to one school is $195 and each
additional school is $35. Local school deadline: Pacific Northwest University – February 1
Secondary Applications - If a school is interested in you after reviewing your primary application,
they will invite you to submit a secondary applications that are specific to that school.
Secondary applications usually include more essays and an application fee for the school. You
should plan to submit the secondary application as soon as possible to secure an interview.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - Most admission committees require letters of recommendations.
The UW School of Medicine requires a minimum of 3 letters from individuals who can speak about
characteristics such as your academic ability, interpersonal skills, clinical or research experiences,
etc. Letters must be submitted through the AMCAS Letters of Evaluation/Recommendation service.
Osteopathic applicants my submit directly to AACOMAS or to their specific colleges. Students are
also advised to check with each of their chosen schools to determine specific information that
should be included.
INTERVIEW - Most medical schools will conduct interviews starting in the fall and going through the
late winter. Students are advised to prepare for their interviews by meeting with a Career Counselor
in Career Services and conducting a mock interview. Students should also become familiar with the
type of questions that may be asked during their interview.
For more information contact:
Stephanie Baron, Pre-Health Advisor
Student Success Center, 1st Floor of UW1
sbaron22@uw.edu | (425) 352-3613
www.uwb.edu/pre-health
Appointments: https://wco.uwb.edu/secure
SB 2/8/2016