Pre-health professions advising
Although some colleges of medicine and dentistry no longer require extensive
background course work in biology, most require a full-year course in general biology,
general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics. Calculus is also required in many
cases. In addition to the general science background, colleges of veterinary medicine
require course work in bacteriology or microbiology, and at least one summer of practical
experience in the management of poultry, pigs, cattle or horses. Regardless of the specific
prerequisites of a school of medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine, course work
available at ESF has proven to be valuable to applicants to those professional programs.
All students applying to medical school are encouraged to form a pre-med advisory
committee, which can provide letters of recommendation to the schools. The director of
Syracuse University's Health Professions Advising Program can be reached at 329 Hall
of Languages, 315-443-2207. For more information, see ESF's Career Guide Handbook
for Biologists or contact the Office of Career and Counseling Services